Burj Al Arab

For other uses, see Burj (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Burj Dubai.
This article is about Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. For other uses, see Borg El Arab (disambiguation).

Burj Al Arab
برج العرب
The Burj Al Arab in 2007
Map
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeLuxury hotel
Architectural styleStructural expressionism
LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
Construction started10 July 1994; 30 years ago (1994-07-10)
Completed1999; 25 years ago (1999)
Opening1 December 1999; 24 years ago (1999-12-01)[1]
CostUS$1 billion[2]
ManagementJumeirah
Height
Architectural321 m (1,053 ft)
Top floor197.5 m (648 ft)
Technical details
Floor count56 (3 below ground)[3]
Lifts/elevators18[3]
Design and construction
Architect(s)Tom Wright of WKA
DeveloperJumeirah Group
Structural engineerAtkins
Main contractorMurray & Roberts / Concor
Other information
Number of rooms202[3]
Website
www.jumeirah.com/en/stay/dubai/burj-al-arab-jumeirah Edit this at Wikidata
References
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The Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, lit. 'Arab Tower') is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[8] Developed and managed by Jumeirah, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world, although 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space.[9][10][11] Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island that is 280 m (920 ft) from Jumeirah Beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The shape of the structure is designed to resemble the sail of a dhow.[12] It has a helipad near the roof, at a height of 210 m (689 ft) above ground.

As of 2022 (post-COVID), the 25th floor, which once housed two 100,000 AED/night royal suites, has been converted to a museum. One royal suite has been preserved to retain its original furnishings. The other royal suite has been gutted and replaced by exhibitions about the building’s construction, engineering and architectural design.

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