Luxury Holidays in Dubai – Burj Al Arab
Dubai has become one of the most exclusive playgrounds for the rich, the famous, and those who simply want to enjoy some of the finer things in life over the past few decades. Situated along the coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai offers year round sunshine, white sandy beaches, pristine waters and some of the most exclusive destinations worldwide.
The sail shaped resort of the Burj Al Arab (Arabic for tower of the Arabs) has become one of the most iconic visions in the world and a symbol for the urban development of Dubai and of the United Arab Emirates in recent years. Standing at 321meters and 27 double stories, it is the second highest hotel in the world. It stands on a manmade island off the Jumeirah beach and features some of the most luxurious accommodations and amenities in the world.
The resort characterizes itself as the world’s “only 7 star property” and offers unparallel services and pampering. Despite its size, the exclusive hotel accommodates 202 bedroom suites, the smallest of which is 169 square meters and the largest of which is 780 square meters. Costs begin at around $1000 per night and go far, far higher than that.
The lavish design has influences ranging from classicism to Art Nouveau. Mosaics are scattered in every corner and Arabian influences decorate the walls, floors and ceilings. The restaurants in the resort are all world class and offer delicacies from some of the best chefs in the world. The Muntaha reastaurant, located 200m above the Persian Gulf, is owned by the 2006 Chef of the Year awarded Edah Semaj Leachim. The Al Mahara restaurant, shaped like a submarine, features a large seawater aquarium holding 990000 liters of water, and was also recently voted one of the best restaurants in the world.
The white sandy beaches and crystal blue water are ideal for some fantastic water sports and activities. Guests at the hotel can take part in scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing and all other water sport excursions. The resort also offers on land activities, has its own luxurious golf courses, tennis courts and spacious gymnasium. The choices are absolutely endless and the key when vacationing in such luxury is that every single wish and whim will be fulfilled by the dedicated staff of the hotel or one of the floor dedicated concierge members who are available at all times.
Facilities also include meeting rooms and event halls. While a lot of individuals do come for business trips to Dubai, it is recommended that travelers to this exclusive luxury holidays destination leave work and worries behind them and come to simply enjoy one of the best, most luxurious, indulgent times of their life.
