Places: Remembering Dubai - Burj Al Arab ( A 7-star hotel)

Photo c/o Jay

Everytime I travel abroad I make sure that I visit its country's landmarks. In the UAE,  Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai is one of the places I never imagine that I would able to see. Burj Al Arab Hotel was opened in 1999, is unofficially billed as a 7-star hotel and is the world's most luxurious and tallest hotel. It is probably the world's most luxurious hotel. The building is stunning and is a hallmark of Dubai's skyline. Since a one night stay costs $1,000 to $27,000 per night.

Please note that you cannot just walk through  the security and hang out in the hotel. You need to have a reservation ahead of time and your name should be listed on the security guest book. Luckily, we have a friend working inside the hotel and booked us free to enter the hotel.

The design of the hotel resembles a billowing sail, the hotel soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai coastline. The hotel's own website describes it as the best in the world. With your chauffeur driven Rolls Royce, discreet in-suite check in, private reception desk on every floor and a brigade of highly trained butlers who provide around-the-clock attention, this hotel promises the finest the world has to offer.

Being the world's most luxurious hotel and all, its interior is so impressive. The colour scheme is appropriately a mixture of gold and blue, the design is like you are Wonderland. At all times, there are about 30 ++ employees observing you and trying to predict what you might need. At the reception, they offer you free tea and dates.

At the top of Burj Al Arab is the Al Muntaha Restaurant. At 200 metres above sea level, the views are spectacular.  It is one of the most expensive restaurants in the world. A cocktail drink costs 130 - 150 UAE Dirhams. Good thing there are Kababayans working inside the hotel who is more than willing help us around this magnificent place.

Here are a selection of breathe-taking pictures of this 7-star hotel to give you a taste of what you can look forward to as a guest.

with Monet

with billy at the bar

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