About Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab is Dubai’s sail-shaped hotel on its own island off Jumeirah Beach — an all-suite hotel that became the symbol of the city.
Opened in December 1999, Burj Al Arab stands 321 metres tall on an artificial island linked to the shore by a private bridge. Every room is a two-storey suite, and the atrium is one of the tallest in the world.
Non-guests cannot walk in without a booking: the usual ways to see inside are afternoon tea, a restaurant reservation or the paid "Inside Burj Al Arab" guided tour. The best free views are from the public beach beside Jumeirah Beach Hotel and from Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
Highlights
- Sail-shaped icon of Dubai
- All-suite hotel
- Guided tours for non-guests
- Helipad 210 m above the sea
Good to know
- • You need a reservation or tour ticket to get past the bridge gate.
- • For photos, go to the public beach just north of the hotel at sunset.
Where is Burj Al Arab?
Burj Al Arab is in the emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates — P.O.Box 74147. The closest places in this guide are Wild Wadi Waterpark (400 m), Jumeirah Beach Hotel (500 m) and Jumeirah Al Naseem (500 m). Use Get directions for a route from where you are.
Last updated . Details can change — check with the venue before you go.
