Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab
4.5
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One of the tallest hotels in the world, the unique white sail shape of this luxury hotel on Jumeirah Beach is iconic to Dubai's skyline.
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  • ReviewItRach
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A wonderful experience!
    What a fantastic place to enjoy the sunset over a cocktail. Sky View bar on floor 27 was stunning with incredible service- just as you would expect. The views were fantastic! Staff were friendly and attentive and went the extra mile to make it an unforgettable experience. Prices are more than your average bar but that is expected in this hotel. It was certainly well priced for the location. Decor in and out is beautiful. I will go back for a special occasion or with guests. Thank you!
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 19 March 2023
  • purtonian
    Swindon, United Kingdom96 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A tour of the royal suite and a gold Cappuccino
    A snapshot visit how the other half live. Really opulent in a slightly OTT way. The tour lasted about an hour after the buggy rider from the JBH. Quite expensive (399 AED) but definitely a once in a lifetime thing, I'm never going to spend the sort of money needed to stay in the hotel.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 23 March 2023
  • Freda B
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Paradise like your dreams
    I treated myself to a day at Sal beach club. It was the best experience ever! From the minute you arrive your put on a small golf buggy and driven to the venue . It’s sheer luxury when you get to Sal. Once shown to your chosen bed for the day., You feel like your in a tropical paradise. I can’t recommend a day here enough even as a solo traveller. Service, food, cocktails all exceptional.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 18 June 2023
  • Rodalyn Emperado Bin Hamdan Al Maktoum
    United Kingdom3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My 50th Birthday at Burj Al Arab was the best decision ever . I love the personalised photos also . Everything is superb
    I celebrated my 50th birthday via this day tour and it’s the best birthday gift ever to myself . Stunning bedroom spaces , superb interior designs and fabrics of King and Queen’s en-suite , dining room , library, photo gallery, viewing deck , souvenir shops and many more . It’s the best value for money and amazing birthday gift for me . I’m loving every minute of it . Much love Rodalyn
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 12 August 2023
  • jeungdeun15
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    So glad stayed 3 nights at this hotel!
    A fabulous hotel with outstanding personnel who made us feel at home! Thanks to the staff and chefs at SAL for their bright smiles and impeccable service(the oatmeal was the best I ever had!), Ali at the poolside, Sunita our great butler & Mohammed, our resourceful concierge! They and our beautiful room made our stay one of the most memorable ones!!!
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 September 2023
  • Cupcardriver
    Sarasota, Florida147 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s Everything you Expect and More!!!! (2017)
    We divided to experience the Burj Al Arab as our stopover point on our way to South Africa for our safari. This property is everything you could dream of and the staff makes it reality. We had a two story suite with a butler at our beck and call, however it’s not our style so unofficially we gave him the night off. The architecture is amazing and the property is everything you’d expect from a 7 star hotel. We did have the pleasure dining in the restaurant with the giant salt tank. It was as excellent as you’d expect. Ironically, 8,000 miles from home and we meet a local restauranteur from our hometown. Small world.
    Visited October 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 September 2023
  • YUXI CAO
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Too class service in Jumeriah
    We have a wonderful wonderful time in Dubai. Top class service with very kind people, yesterday after inside Burj Al Arab tour, we’re not sure how to get to Shimmers, the guy in the pic take us there and introduce Jumeirah Hotels to us, we have a very pleasant chat, and we have a really good memories here. Definitely will try Jumeriah resorts next time!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 4 October 2023
  • Carolepj
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands117 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful building
    This is a beautiful hotel and as you would expect nothing has been spared on decor. It's iconic and luxurious and if you feel like splashing out go for lunch. Guests get the benefit of seeing this area during the day and for those with children there is the huge Waterpark close by
    Visited September 2023
    Written 16 October 2023
  • My Reviews
    London, United Kingdom160 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An incredible and exceptional stay
    Although I have visited the Burj Al Arab several times, this is the first time i stayed albeit for two nights. I can say it certainly was an experience being very grand and quite overwhelming at times. Their E Butler service is fantastic, all of the staff are amazing and the breakfast might be one of the best we have ever had...they also catered for my grandson who has allergies. This hotel astounded us with its exceptional touches such as 'happy hour' in our rooms to Hermes toiletries and access to Wild Wadi Water Park. It was an incredible experience, thoroughly enjoyed by all.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 23 October 2023
  • johnhopkins1966
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Luxurious stay
    we stayed September for our wedding anniversary from the moment you step out of the limousine you are treated like royalty. the attention to detail is amazing. we arrived early and had a drink in the lobby bar Amazing! the butler took us to our room and showed us round every thing about the place just shouted luxury. gold plated just about very thing they could. all rooms are duplexes and downstairs is a wash room and toilet, tea coffee facilities by the entrance desk along side the mini bar which wasn't so mini. dining table and sofa's laid out on the spacious living level with floor to ceiling windows looking out to the Arabian sea. Going up the sweeping staircase to the wardrobes and dressing area, even a gold plated Dyson hairdryer! to the left was a spacious bathroom with jacuzzi bath double sink with his and hers Hermes toiletries including aftershave and perfume. extremely large shower cubicle with jets coming from all directions. across the hallway was the bedroom with seating area and again floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Arabian sea everything was remote controlled to the TV coming up from behind the drinks cabinet at the foot of the bed to the curtains being drawn but with a view that we had never shut the curtains. We had cocktails/ drinks served at our room prior to dinner with canapes absolutely delicious! the whole place was just opulent and did not want to leave. definitely stay again.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 November 2023
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Marioahka
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Spirit of Jumierha amazing water sports JUMIERHA AL NASSIEM ✨✨✨✨✨
With NEMR performance 🫶 I would like to thank every one in hydro team specially CAPTAIN NEMR it was great experience with him for assist us on the jet ski and teaching me Fly board experience really appreciate it and it was brilliant ❤️ thanks a lot also to jet ski guys for the safety rolls really appreciate u all 🙏🇬🇧
Written 7 March 2024
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Mighty D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Solo
I spent my 50th birthday here on a tour it was meaningfully spectacular . It’s all worth it . A gracious and grandiose way to celebrate my earthly existence to one of the most iconic and most exquisitely elegant and luxurious place to stay in the planet. Truly remarkable. I’m so happy I did it :-)
Written 6 March 2024
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Kelly P
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
What a wonderful stay at Burj Al Arab! The moment we arrived we were greeted with cool, rosewater towels and tea. The hotel is absolutely stunning. Our afternoon tea with Nithin was delicious. Dinner at Al Mahara was fabulous. Omar was amazing! He made sure we had everything we needed for our time at the beach. He was also able to get us a reservation at Al Iwan where we had a fantastic dinner. Omar went out of his way to make us feel special and have a fantastic stay! What stellar service! Thank you Omar, you also get 7 stars! I can’t wait to come back!
Written 21 February 2024
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Val M
Nicosia, Cyprus9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
A place you must visit when in Dubai. We had dinner in the restaurant which was a wonderful experience. The food was excellent and the staff did everything they could to make the whole evening wonderful.
Written 21 February 2024
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lval3
Jacksonville, FL4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
The Burj is absolutely beautiful. The service was good Was good with the exception of our Butler Omar. He was absolutely fantastic!!! He went above and beyond and made our experience so much better. To be honest, my friend was a little upset about the service on our first night given the price of the Burj, but the next day we met Omar, and he totally turned our opinion around. He provided the type of luxury service that one would associate with the Burj. I also must give a shout out to the waiter we had for our tea service cannot remember his name, but he was fantastic as well. All in all it was a very nice experience and I’m glad we stayed there.
Written 20 February 2024
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Dick W
Essen, Belgium19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
How special it is to be able to visit the tour "Inside the Burj al Arab". Otherwise, you won't get into this 7 * hotel just like that, of course.
After being welcomed in a sort of lobby, we were told what the tour was about.
After walking through the.lobby we were taken by lift to the 25th floor. There we were shown how the hotel came into being and were able to walk through the museum and ask questions. After a date and coffee, we were picked up to go to the presidential suite and,..... What luxury.
If you want to experience this when you are in Dubai definitely go for it
Written 18 February 2024
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ariesaj
Mumbai, India151 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
This is an excellent property with unparalleled location. The suites have great views and great butler service. Special mention is for our butler Tareq who made our stay very comfortable and did not make us feel the pressure of staying in a 7 star property. Food and beverages in restaurants were not as pricey as I was expecting.
Written 10 February 2024
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Jackson S
Colchester, UK171 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
Amazing place to visit. It is absolutely amazing to think it was built in the shape of a sail it stands out for miles.
We took a boat ride around the harbour to start with to see how beautiful it was, and then we decided we would actually visit and we were so glad that we did the Kings room and the Queens room are beautiful. The fabrics that they used and the silk that they put on the walls to represent fire Stunning cashmere carpets gold staircase. The staff were extremely friendly. It was well organised. I was with two other friends and we sat we had some drinks and we just took in the view to me. This is a must it’s a seven star it is a hotel on a few floors are dread to think the cost, but to be honest, it was well worth the fee to get in. You could choose once you’ve got there to upgrade which we did and if you have a drink you can then sit in the lounge for as long as you want. They give you a complimentary fruit which is Dates. The dates in England don’t taste anywhere near the beautiful Dates I have there I asked for seconds, the staff are amazing they’re willing informed have lots of information will take your photo if you ask him and I would recommend this visit really I would
Written 8 February 2024
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chrismranger
Portsmouth, UK916 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Well worth the experience to see this amazing building,
The people, the service, stores and restaurant all look stunning
A must if in Dubai
Written 3 February 2024
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Scenic29059498128
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Business
Wonderful experience from Mr king
Enjoyed the stay unconditional environment and hospitality and energy simply enjoyed the atmosphere
Written 27 January 2024
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