Got a taxi to outside the 7 star Burj Al Arab Hotel’s (famous new hotel) security gatehouse. I managed to have lunch at Wild Wadi (theme park) before entering Burj Al Arab. I managed to escape from being splashed by the waterfall, to keep my smart clothes dry for posh Burj Al Arab!! The security guard had allowed me to... more

By all means a must see, but what problems when we tried to have dinner there! We were staying at the sister hotel Mina A'Salam at Madinat Jumeirah. Our tour manager booked us into the wrong restaurant. The Burj al Arab's customer representative eventually got us into the Al Iwan Restaurant, an expensive buffet. Nowhere near as good as the... more

Very hard to say exactly what is most odd about the Burj. Perhaps its the very strict security just to get in to try and spend money. Perhaps its the most gaudy clash of colours in the known world. Perhaps its because you are sitting on a plot of reclaimed sand, out from a city that is sitting on sand... more

Recent stay at the Burj was beyond description. There are no words to describe the opulence, luxury and service. It is well worth the price to treat yourself as if a King with every one of your needs are taken care of by a Personal Butler, Floor Concierge and staff. It is so elegant. The room was 3200 sqft, (300sqm)... more

All i have to say is WOW! what a fantasic place is just heaven! more

Only a brief visit, during a vacation in Dubai, staying at Le Royal Meridan Beach Resort and Spa, but entire trip was excellent, especially Burg el Arab, a truly remarkable experience, would not hesitate to return. Our daughter Claire, works for Thomas Cook Signature, and booked the trip, which was truly a remarkable experience, we would certainly recommend the same... more