Entering the Burj Al Arab is like stepping into a realm where luxury knows no bounds, and every detail whispers tales of opulence
It is no surprise that Dubai emerged as one of the top destinations for travellers from across the globe! In recent years, Dubai has made headlines for being the epitome of luxury and opulence. It's very green modern outlook paired with culture, Dubai has it all! Recently, Dubai introduced a new segment, Inside Burj Al Arab, a tour of the most well-known hotels in Dubai, which is also the only 7-star hotel in the world! During this exhibition, you can expect a 90-minute immersive tour, which exhibits the luxurious interior, a dining experience, a photoshoot and a kids club! If you wish to know more, you can simply click on this link.
With Burj Al Arab being a major attraction in Dubai, there are many things you didn't know about this prestigious 7-star hotel! Before going on the Inside Burj Al Arab Tour, here are some cool facts you need to know!
1- Burj Al Arab was built on an artificial island!
Burj Al Arab was constructed on an artificial island! Standing at around 321 meters, Burj Al Arab is also on the list of tallest hotels in the world.
2- The Burj Al Arabs interiors are plated in 24-karat gold!
This prestigious hotel has nearly 2000 sqm of 24k gold leaves that have been used to garnish the interior! What makes this more amazing is the hotel boasting the world's largest Swarovski crystal ceiling which is at the Junsui Japanese restaurant.
3- A record holder!
Burj Al Arab once held the record for the tallest hotel. However, it was surpassed by 3 other hotels situated in Dubai. In 2008, Burj Al Arab set yet another record for the most expensive cocktail-priced at over 27,000 AED! Then, in 2016, another record was broken for the biggest caviar consisting of over 17kg of Empress Caviar!
4- The original Burj Al Arab.
Did you know that the original concept kept for the Burj Al Arab was drawn on a napkin? The napkin is now displayed at Burj Al Arab. You can check this amazing piece of history on the Inside Burj Al Arab tour. For more details check this link out!
5- The helipad once had a F1 racecar!
The helipad on the Burj Al Arab is known for its exciting and thrilling promotion of sports such as golf, tennis and F1 racing! In 2005, Burj Al Arab witnessed tennis legend Roger Federer and Andre Agassi where they played a friendly match on this very helipad! Later that following year golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy teed off on that very helipad, and the most thrilling event was when David Coulthard used an actual F1 car to create car doughnuts! In 2016, professional kitesurfer Nick Jacobsen jumped off the helipad with a kiteboard in the world's first-ever stunt of such kind!
6. A turtle rehabilitation centre!
Burj Al Arab is known for its luxury and extravagant service as a hotel, but did you know that there's a turtle rehabilitation centre that you can visit while there? Here they treat injured turtles and so far helped around 1,800 sea turtles back to the ocean!
So, to conclude, the magnificent Burj Al Arab holds many marvels, from gold interiors to an underwater restaurant, there is more to uncover in this beautiful place! Now you can get explore these wonders first-hand on the newly launched Inside Burj Al Arab tour! A perfectly crafted tour to give you an overall experience of the luxury that proves why the Burj Al Arab is the only 7-star hotel. So join us on this adventure through luxury and opulence. For more details, you can check this link out!