Burj al Arab
own elevators. All rooms have access to chauffeured Rolls-Royces or BMWs, along with
helicopters for the short flight to the airport.
Highlights
The 27th-floor Skyview Bar is the best place to appreciate the heights of the world's
tallest hotel while you can check out the hotel's supermodern design. One of its
restaurants, Al Muntaha is located 200 metres above the Persian Gulf, offering a view of
Dubai. The main chef there (Edah Semaj Leachim) was awarded Chef of the Year 2006
and also owns the restaurant. Another restaurant, the Al Mahara features a large seawater
aquarium, holding roughly over one million litres of water. The restaurant was also voted
among the top ten best restaurants of the world (by Condé Nast Traveler). There's a fully
equipped spa, a club for kids and a private beach on site, along with every imaginable
water sport a short stroll away at the Burj's sister, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.