BURJ AL ARAB-THE ROYALE EDIFICE

WRITTEN BY: ANURAG SAHOO

Dubai has been a success story in the Arabian peninsula. It has become an investment hotspot. Dubai is a befitting example of how nature defying modern architecture can be. It houses some of the world’s most bizarre architecture projects like THE PALM ISLANDS, THE WORLD and the BURJ DUBAI. But have you ever wondered what dominates Dubai’s skyline. When it comes to Dubai always one structure comes to our mind- THE BURJ AL ARAB. According to an advertisement, it is an important example of Dubai’s transition from a desert land to a magical wonderland. It symbolizes the heights human spirit can achieve.
This grand seven star hotel is shaped as a sail of the boat. Some people say it is the only 7 star hotel in the world. This hotel is built & managed by Dubai based Jumeirah Group. The architect behind this magnamonious structure is TOM WRIGHT. Now let’s take a tour to this hotel starting from the airport.

You should make reservations to get a room. BURJ AL ARAB is not the quintessential business hotel but it’s more like a royal palace. You will be escorted from the airport to the hotel by ROLLS ROYCE or HELICOPTER. As you will approach the artificial island where the great structure is soaring high, you will notice GOLDEN CAMEL STATUES in the roads. When you will enter the hotel, you will be inside WORLD’S LARGEST ATRIUM. The hotel has a height of 321 metres. The interiors are decorated with gold plated rods. The hotel is made of the finest materials humans can lay their hands upon. Let’s share some statistics regarding this. 250 designers, 9000 tons of steel,43000 square meter of glass,13000 square meter of carrara marbles, 12000 square metres of brazillian granite, 32000 square metres of Italian mosaic & 1500 square metres of 24 carat gold leaf characterize the magnitude at which this masterpiece has been built. Each room is duplexed and costs 1000$ a night. The most deluxe suite costs a whooping $28000 a night.It holds a workforce of 1200 employees. There is an underwater simulated restaurant. Apart from these, BURJ AL ARAB has many other outrageous features which redefines the term LUXURY.

Truly, BURJ AL ARAB is a symbol of opulence. It marks the spirit of success human can achieve.