I been inside and word's fail to describe it's majesty.

The Burj al-Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, "Tower of the Arabs") is a luxury hotel in Dubai, the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates, and was briefly marketed as "the world's first seven-star hotel". It was designed by Tom Wright of WS Atkins PLC. At 321 m (1053 feet), it is the tallest building used exclusively as a hotel. It stands on an artificial island 280 m (919 feet) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It is an iconic structure, expected to symbolize Dubai's urban transformation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_al-Arab

remember seeing this in the papers couple of years back (sampras vs agassi charity/photo op./promotion) and it just wowed me.

http://miragestudio7.com/blog/images/Tennis_court_Burj_Al_Arab_hotel.jpg

it's definatley become one of dubais iconic buildings in the last couple of years.

no..no i was wrong it was agassi vs federer.

found it -

http://www.videosift.com/video/Agassi-Federer-play-tennis-on-a-helipad

oooh, wonder what the rates are...

One of their rooms goes for 15,000 Dirhams per day which is roughly $5,000 USD.

But then they do give you all this:

The stately and opulent Royal Suite on the 25th floor is the last word in luxury, with its lavishly appointed interiors, majestic colour scheme and sumptuous furnishings.
* Exclusive privileges - Private elevator, private cinema
* Special features - Marble and gold staircase, leopard print tufted carpets, Carrarra marble flooring and mahogany furniture
* Lower level - Dining area, Arabic majlis (reception) style lounge and library
* Upper level - Master bedroom with rotating four-poster canopy bed and second bedroom, each with adjoining marble bathrooms with spa bath, walk-in shower, fine porcelain fittings and full sized Hermes 24 - Faubourg fragrances and body products
* Occupancy - 4 Adults and 2 Children below the age of 12, or 5 Adults (only)
* Transport - Chauffeur driven Rolls Royce BMW available at a charge or helicopter transfers
* Complimentary high speed Internet access, office area, laptop, private telephone and facsimile, photocopier and data port within each suite
* Access to a host of meetings, conference and event facilities
* Variety of restaurants and bars - ideal for lunch, entertainment, and private functions
* Multimedia system - 42 inch plasma screen, video on demand, 93 cable channels and DVD system
* Range of DVDs and books to choose from
* Daily newspaper list with over 300 international newspapers to choose from
* Interactive online communication and hotel guide
* Complimentary access to Wild Wadi Water Park
* Welcome drinks, fresh flowers, fruits and Arabic sweets
* Luxury bathroom with Jacuzzi, full-size Hermes toiletries
* Button controlled lighting, curtains and air conditioning and private safe
* 24 hour butler and Guest Service Executives
* Pillow menu and bath menu
* Rolls Royce and helicopter transfers
* In-suite check in
* Children's amenities

Why even Bacchus would be overwhelmed by all this.

I used to live in Dubai - the Burj was quite literally at the end of my street. Never could afford to stay the night but went for tea a few times. It's got great views from the top - but the decor is rather tacky inside - and the bar on the top floor is decorated in a kind of crazy robot techno theme.

Also, the Emiratis are kinda pissed because from out at sea it looks like a giant cross!!!

Royal Mirage is nicer - http://www.royalmiragedubai.com/

Rumour has it that the Sheikh built it as a palace for his Moroccan wife but she didn't like it so it became a hotel!

Arabia and tacky architecture go hand in hand no? My family rented a house and our taps were golden... excessive.

Apparently everything in the Burj that looks gold is - remember those columns in the main atrium - that's a lotta gold

Oh yeah, this place is the shizzle. You can rent parachutes and jump off the top.

They have servants that work out for you and if you don't like the view from your room, they change the weather. (How do they do that)?

The toilets are filled with ginger ale and the bathrooms have 24 carat bidets and shampooed swan necks to wipe with.

One time this guy in one of the many, many restaurants said, "My fish is undercooked," and they like yanked the chef out of the kitchen and executed him on the spot.

Food is a very big deal...they managed to hire John Cleese as a chef (7:23) against his will.

I "borrowed" a solid gold towel upon leaving and much to my surprise, my mistress said the Arabic writing on it read HOLIDAY INN. Ha ha ha!

I feel that if you are going to view this video you must first shower, as you must be clean to experience this wonderous motel.

Ah, QM's often biting commentary fails to muster it's usual sting when faced with something pleasant for once.

please remember: it actually is nothing more than a 5-star hotel. This is the highest "grade" a hotel can get worldwide. the comittee does not assign more than 5 stars. the 6th and 7th star are just marketing brabble by the owners to show the difference to a "regular" 5-star hotel.

True but then again I think it kinda applies in this case no?

Fair farhad, I'm glad YOU were seduced by what is basically a commercial. I thought the leftists around here would abhor such CAPITALISTIC opulence while elsewhere crack babies beg for spare change.

Telesift, you are unpredictable!

Fair quantummushroom, I'm glad YOU were seduced by what is basically a commercial created by islamofacists operating in the middle-east. I thought war mongering, indoctrinated, racists and homophobes such as you would abhor such TYRANNICAL opulence.

Idiots are totally unpredictable. But you are an idiot of a magnitude I have never met before, but then again Einstein did say that stupidity is infinite. Go back to your hole from which you only dare come out to spit a few words and run off before hiding with your tail between your legs.

Base on your knowledge on fact not fiction. Until then *silence.

*dead

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Any hotel (and nation) that violently opposes adultery can't be good.

And for fair farhad, you're incorrect. Idiocy is totally predictable. I can almost mouth the words of a moonbat before they're spoken: even when they're typed!