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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Burj Al Arab

The Burj Al Arab is the 7 start hotel in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates. The tower of Arab and also know as "Arab Sail" . The building of tourist magnet of Dubai. In it's relatively short tenure on the Dubai coastline this legendary and symbolic hotel has attracted international attention and awe, ensuring its place as one of the most photographed structures in the world. Designed to resemble a billowing sail, Burj Al Arab soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai skyline. Illuminated at night by choreographed lighting representing water and fire - Burj Al Arab is simply individual, inspired, and impressive.

This hotel is one of the most expensive hotel in the world. The cost of staying in a suite begins at US$1,000 per night; the Royal Suite is the most expensive, starting at US$28,000 per night. This is the one of the favorite hotel of Gloria Arroyo, the president of the Philippines. She was plug on stay on this Hotel that was the time she has a political controversy.This all-suite hotel reflects the very finest that the world has to offer. With a discreet in-suite check-in, private reception desk on every floor and a brigade of highly trained butlers, you can be assured of the ultimate in personal service throughout your stay. Upgrade your experience with your chauffeur driven Rolls Royce. Burj Al Arab, the most luxurious hotel in the world awaits you with the warmest welcome to enjoy a succession of magnificent festive moments that will reflect forever more in your mind’s eye. Every holidays like this coming New year and month of
December is a great time to visit in this place because of the fantastic Christmas festival.
Burj Al Arab invites you and your loved ones to experience an unforgettable Festive Season filled with finery. With a promise of magical encounters and culinary creativity, rest assured your Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations will be the perfect ending to 2009 and a magical start to the New Year. Every New year is the ideal time to experience the sheer opulence and splendour of Burj Al Arab. Wrapped in luxury and tied with an atmospheric bow of delightful beauty, enter the beginning of the next year 2010 in sophisticated style.

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The Burj Al Arab is the second tallest building in the world used exclusively as a hotel. The Burj Al Arab stands on an
artificial Island 280 m (920 ft) out from Jumeirah beach and it 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.

The construction of Burj Al Arab began on 1994 this is very similar to Sydney with its Opera House, or Paris with the Eiffel tower. It needed to be a building that would become synonymous with the name of the country." The hotel was built by South African construction contractor Murray & Roberts. The hotel cost US$ 650 million to build.