The Burj Al Arab (Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It is an iconic structure, designed to symbolize Dubai's urban transformation and to mimic the sail of a boat. At 321 m (1,050 ft), it is the second tallest building in the world used exclusively as a hotel. The Rose Tower, opened in April, 2008, also in Dubai, topped Burj Al Arab's height at 333 m (1,090 ft), becoming the world's tallest hotel. The hotel was under construction 5 years and was opened in December, 1st, 1999. It was built to resemble the sail of a dhow, a type of Arabian vessel. The hotel hall consists of two floors. On the ground floor the registration of visitors is made, on the second floor shops and cafe, and also a corridor... → More 6 Views Add comment
