Total daily rate excluding taxes & fees AED 0.00 Book rooms Hotel facilities available to all our guests From the big picture down to the fine details, a true luxury hotel intuitively knows how to provide for its guests. At Burj Al Arab Jumeirah we've taken the time to anticipate your every need, putting an incredible array of luxury facilities and services at your fingertips. To view all of our Facilities & Services at Burj Al Arab, click here. restaurants & bars In our nine signature restaurants, dining is about far more than food. We specialise in bringing together every element to ensure your experience is exceptional. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere in our elegant spaces, dotted through Burj Al Arab Jumeirah from the atrium all the way to the skyline. While each restaurant is unique, each shares the ability to create flavour combinations that linger in your mind long after the meal is over. To view our restaurants and bars at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, click here. Hotel policies & general Information As a guest at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, our policies are designed to enhance your stay and ensure maximum comfort and convenience throughout.

ID Policy upon check-in Please be advised that all guests including children staying at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah are required to present valid identification upon check-in which may be either a passport or National ID. UAE Nationals can check-in with either a passport, National ID or a valid UAE driving license. Drones Kindly note that Burj Al Arab Jumeirah has been identified as a no fly zone by Dubai Civil Aviation. Therefore, drones are prohibited by law around the premises and may be confiscated by authorities if seen in use, unless the required Dubai Civil Aviation permits are obtained. Milan: Inside the World's Only Certified 7 Star Hotel Milan: Inside the World's Only Certified 7 Star Hotel {{article.article.images.featured.caption}} Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Full Bio The author is a Forbes contributor. The opinions expressed are those of the writer. Loading ... Loading ... This story appears in the {{article.article.magazine.pretty_date}} issue of {{article.article.magazine.pubName}}. Subscribe Dubai's Burj Al Arab made headlines as the world's first seven star hotel, but wasn't actually rated as such by an authorized body.

Alessandro Rosso is the founder of Hotel Seven Stars Galleria, hidden inside Milan's 19th century Vittorio Emanuele II structure. The chairman of the Alessandro Rosso Group, was the world's first to receive an official seven-star status for his hotel, and so far he's the only one. “We wanted to be more than just a hotel that was being referred to as a seven star hotel; we wanted to be certified as one,” Alessandro tells me when we meet at the bar area of his seven star gem, which faces the city's Duomo. He reached out to Geneva-based certification company , which established a series of requirements in order for a hotel to be seven star-qualified. “There are many rules involved in order for a hotel to be officially rated as a seven star hotel. The most important one however, is location. If you don't get that part right, you're not in the running for seven stars anymore.” He goes on adding, “The hotel must be located inside an iconic structure that is of great value to the city. It can't just be a nice building. Furthermore, a seven star hotel must have more suites than rooms.

At a five star hotel it's usually the other way around.” Inside the hotel which opened its doors in 2007 – designed by architect Ettore Mocchetti - one will find a total of seven suites. There's the penthouse suite, where Italy's King Vittorio Emanuele III would stay, whenever visiting Milan. The 580 m2 suit goes for €15.000 per night, and comes with a personal chef and butler. Then there are the remaining six suits, which are available from €1500 per night and upward. The Penthouse suite. (Photo credits: Hotel Seven Stars Galleria) World's only seven star hotel is big on privacy as well, as you either get a suite, or get denied access. The hotel's easy-to-miss narrow entrance on Via Silvio Pellico (around the corner of the Galleria), that leads to the hotel's elevator, is guarded 24/7 by two security guards. “A seven star hotel is like a house, so it's closed to the public. Many of the guests that stay here are heads of state, celebrities, and billionaire entrepreneurs – they need a certain level of privacy.

Imagine a sultan staying here, and somebody taking a picture of him in the hotel lobby,” Rosso says. But Hotel Seven Stars Galleria's USP doesn't stop at location and privacy. “When you go to your typical luxury hotel, you pretty much have to live by their rules, as oppose to them living by yours. That means, breakfast is served till a certain hour, and you'll only be able to order whatever is mentioned on the hotel menu. At a seven star hotel it's the client that makes the rules. If a guest is limited in his choices – even the slightest bit - it's not a seven star hotel,” the Alessandro Rosso Group chairman explains. Alessandro has opened a school for butlers, where thousands of the hotel's butler staff have been trained throughout the years. Each time a client makes a reservation, he'll get paired with a butler that speaks his language. “Our butlers need to have a certain age, and must know a certain amount of languages, in order to enroll the school. The rich are everywhere, so I can't say there's one particular region our guests come from.

The concept of a butler used to be a British thing, but today Italy is world's second-largest producer of butlers. Our butlers are in high demand amongst the Chinese, South Americans, and even Disneyland in Florida. Finally, as butlers they must know how to keep a secret. Whatever happens at this hotel – or whoever stays here - stays at this hotel.” A butler at the Hotel Seven Stars Galleria (Photo Credits: Hotel Seven Stars Galleria) Burj Al Arab in Dubai City Published on July 31st, 2012 | by Dubai City 3 Burj Al Arab in Dubai The Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 meters (1,053 feet), it is the tallest building used exclusively as a hotel and one of the most distinctive structures for a hotel building in the world. It stands in the sea on an artificial island 280 meters (919 feet) away from the beach in the Persian Gulf, connected to the mainland only by a curving path. The path is extremely curving, with most corners being almost 90 degrees.

Construction of the hotel began in 1994, and its doors were opened to guests on December 1, 1999. It was built to resemble the sail of a dhow (a type of Arabian vessel) and intentionally placed in such a way that its shadow does not cover the beach. On top of the hotel is a large helipad, extending from the side of the hotel over the ocean and supported by cantilever. A remarkable element of its architecture is the outer beach ward wall of the atrium, which is made of a woven, Teflon-coated fiberglass cloth. The Burj-Al-Arab does not have ordinary rooms; rather it is divided into 202 duplex suites. The smallest suite occupies an area of 169 square meters (1,819 square feet), and the largest one covers 780 square meters (8,396 square feet). It is one of the most expensive hotels in the world to stay in. The prices for the least expensive suites are in the range of $1,000 to over $6,000 a night. The most expensive suites can cost over $15,000 a night.

However, the hotel will likely never be profitable; it was built to become a major landmark in Dubai, not to be a source of income. The full amount it cost to build the hotel and furnish it has not been publicly released. The Burj Al Arab features the tallest atrium lobby in the world (180 meters, or 590 feet), and the volume of the atrium can accommodate the Dubai World Trade Center building, which, at 38 stories, was the tallest building in Dubai from the late 1970s to the late 1990s. Other facts The hotel is the only Seven Star Hotel in the world. The hotel’s self-characterization as a “7-star” property is considered by travel professionals to be hyperbole, and an attempt to out-do a number of other hotels which claim “6-star” status. All major travel guides and hotel rating systems, however, have a 5-star maximum. One of its restaurants, the Al Muntaha (meaning “highest”, or “ultimate”), is located 200 meters above the Persian Gulf, offering a view of Dubai from above. It is accessed by a panoramic elevator.

the owner is natbir singh Another restaurant, the Al Mahara (Arabic “The Oyster”), which is accessed via a simulated submarine voyage, features a large seawater aquarium, holding roughly 35,000 cubic feet (over one million liters) of water. The tank, made of plexiglass in order to reduce the magnification effect, is about 18 cm (7.5 inches) thick. The building’s external lighting scheme can vary from white to multicolored, changing every 30 minutes. Occasionally there is a light show, where colors interchange rapidly. The Architect and Engineer for the project was Atkins, the UK based multidisciplinary consultancy. The hotel was built by South African construction company Murray & Roberts. It took three years to reclaim the land from the sea, and less than three years to construct the building itself. It is the world’s tallest structure with a membrane façade and the world’s tallest hotel (not including buildings with mixed use) and was the first 5-star hotel to surpass 1000 ft (305 m).

You may also like Visiting the Burj al Arab: The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel | Adventurous Kate You are here: Home / Blog / Visiting the Burj al Arab: The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel Visiting the Burj al Arab: The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel 42 I’m not a girl who dreams about hotels. I have some friends who work in the luxury hotel industry and they wax poetic about hotels they dream of visiting someday — hotels with plunge pools overlooking mountains, glass-bottomed overwater bungalows and 50,000 thread count sheets. Me? I get their fascination, but hotels aren’t my thing, and they don’t dominate my travel dreams… Except for one. The Burj al Arab. The Burj al Arab is one of Dubai’s most famous landmarks, its sailboat-shaped silhouette emerging from the sea. The hotel, which opened in 1999, declared itself the world’s first seven-star hotel — even though that rating technically doesn’t exist. It is over-the-top in every way possible. From the first time I saw a picture of the Burj al Arab, I dreamed of visiting it.

But the hostel is closed to visitors, and there’s no way in hell I could ever afford to stay there. This is where being a professional travel blogger comes in. I emailed the resort and asked if I could drop by for a visit. Not only did they give me and Mario permission to visit, they offered to show us around! The lobby impressed us right off the bat with enormous gold pillars and dancing fountains. The honeycomb-style grid is very rare in hotels, and here it was an amazing design element. This hotel is all about breathtaking grandeur. After being greeted by the Burj’s PR team, it was time to do what I’ve always wanted: JUMP IN A FANCY HOTEL’S FANCY BATHTUB! The Burj al Arab’s Second Most Fanciest Suite CNN named the Burj al Arab’s Royal Suite the 12th most expensive hotel suite in the world in 2012 with a nightly rate of around $18,716. The Royal Suite was actually booked during our visit, despite it being the lowest point of low season (Ramadan plus the middle of the summer). Instead, we went to see one of their #2 suites.

It starts with a grand foyer… And merges into multiple sitting rooms with many bars, adjoined to offices complete with Mac desktops. The suite has two ensuite bedrooms. The master bedroom: I can’t tell you how hard it was not to jump on that bed. And the master bath: How much would you love for this to be your bathroom?! Look at the size of that tub! One reader remarked to me that the Burj would be more toward the taste of Eastern tourists with its penchant for gold-dripped anything. Well, I’m a Leo — in my opinion, you can’t have too much gold! But it’s true that gold does tend to reflect the design aesthetic of the up-and-coming billionaire regions of the world like China, India, and Russia. Years ago, the Burj al Arab catered foremost to wealthy American tourists, we were told. In time, however, their customer base has shifted toward wealthy Russians and Chinese. You don’t get a lot of presidents or royalty staying here — it tends to be the super-rich rather than the super-powerful. The guest bedroom here isn’t too shabby. And the guest bathroom! How would you like a mosaic on your bathroom wall?

I remarked that I really liked the shadow clock that was projected onto the wall. Turns out these clocks were such popular items that the Burj began selling them to their guests! After leaving the suite, we went to the spa floor, where you’ll be able to take the best picture of the Burj al Arab: To get here, take the elevator to the spa floor and walk around the perimeter to the lobby. Stand next to the white piano and you’ll be in the perfect position. Afternoon Tea at the Burj al Arab The Burj’s PR team also generously invited me and Mario to experience their Sky Tea afternoon tea in the Skyview Bar on the 27th floor, overlooking the coastline with a view of the Burj Khalifa in the far distance. We started our tea with something I had never tried before: sparkling date juice. “You won’t believe where this is made,” our waiter told us. “No idea. Lebanon?” “France,” he said with a grin. “No way.” “Yes, they make it there.

The dates are from the Middle East, though.” After the sparkling date juice, we were brought a pot of tea (me) and a cappuccino (Mario) and treated to the following courses: Berry tarte — a light start for what was ahead. Chef’s carvery of the day: roast beef with mashed potatoes. This was sensational, and I could have easily had one or two more servings. Sandwiches galore. That zebra-looking bread is actually made of squid ink and pureed apples! Incredible. (And there are free refills on the sandwiches, so to speak.) And then it was time for tower of desserts in a tray shaped like the Burj al Arab itself! Starting from top to bottom, we began with the absolute best scones and clotted cream I’ve ever had (and having lived a year and a half in the UK, that is a HUGE deal). Next, a selection of cakes. The best item on the menu was the sweetest dish of all: camel milk creme brûlée. By that point, though, we had eaten so much that we were struggling to get through our final delicious bites. And a surprise! A birthday cake!

They also gave Mario a rose to give to me. A sweet way to add to the occasion. And finally, the dish that almost made us burst — lychee and rose sorbet. We were DONE. Stuffed, sated, and absolutely full of sugar. The Evaluation I am never going to be able to afford to stay at the Burj al Arab. But I am so glad that I actually got to visit that place, that I actually got to see that lobby and take those pictures and experience the place that I’ve dreamed of visiting for so long. And as a full-time blogger who has lately been feeling more of the pitfalls than the joys, being able to achieve a decade-long goal was the ultimate redeeming experience. If you dream of visiting the Burj al Arab and aren’t secretly married to a Saudi prince or Russian czarina, afternoon tea is your best bet. It’s not a budget activity — afternoon teas start at 285 AED ($78) and our Sky Tea cost 450 AED ($123) — but every moment of it was absolute delicious pleasure.

Considering the food that you get, the views, and the Burj al Arab experience, I consider it much better value than afternoon tea at the fanciest hotels in London, for example. Does that make it worth it to you? Then absolutely go and indulge yourself at this fabulous hotel. Essential Info: The Burj al Arab is a private resort, and it’s closed to non-guests. However, you can visit if you have a dining reservation at one of the restaurants. Afternoon tea is the most economical option. There are several kinds of afternoon tea at the Burj al Arab. We experienced the Sky Tea, which costs 450 AED ($123) per person. Other options include High Tea (285 AED/$78), Ultimate Afternoon Tea (410 AED/$112 with unlimited champagne, 360 AED/$98 without), and Asian Afternoon Tea (285 AED/$78). Sky Tea is the only one served in the SkyView Lounge. Keep in mind that alcohol is not served during Ramadan. Many thanks to the Burj al Arab for inviting us for a complimentary tour and Sky Tea .

Special thanks to Izabela for taking the time to show us around and indulging my desire to take crazy pictures. All opinions, as always, are my own. Posted by Kate McCulley on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 2:19 am Sail of the century - Dubai - United Arab Emirates - Middle East - World Sail of the century The Burj al Arab hotel markets itself as seven star. Latest related coverage October 21, 2007 Christina Pfeiffer experiences the golden luxury of Dubai's dhow-shaped hotel. As soon as we step out of the aircraft, we are greeted by a well-dressed man in a business suit bearing a discreet sign with my name. He protectively ushers us past the growing procession of weary travellers queued at the customs checkpoint, straight to a VIP entrance. We are through in a few seconds, long enough for the customs officer to stamp our passports and welcome us to Dubai. We are not movie stars, politicians or tycoons, just ordinary travellers experiencing the extraordinary treatment afforded to guests of the Burj al Arab, a hotel that markets itself as seven star.

Our bags are loaded on to a trolley and wheeled to a waiting Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph where a white-liveried chauffeur waits to present me with an enormous bouquet of pink roses. We sink back into the leather upholstery and listen to intriguing suggestions from the chauffeur about how to spend the next few days. In a few years, mirrored skyscrapers, five-star hotels, emerald-green golf courses and colossal shopping malls have sprung out of the barren sands. Across the highway from the Burj al Arab is Dubai's largest shopping centre, Mall of the Emirates, with its challenging indoor ski run with real snow and chair lifts. The illuminated shape of Burj al Arab, built to resemble a dhow or Arabian sailing vessel, dazzles above the buildings of Jumeirah Beach. Our Rolls-Royce arrives at the security checkpoint where only guests staying at the hotel or visitors dining in one of the hotel's restaurants are allowed past. Our chauffeur has rung in advance and the automatic gates slide open for us. Even though it's 2am, there is a welcome party of uniformed staff waiting with drinks and cool scented towels.

The duty manager escorts us on to an escalator beside a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall shark-inhabited coral reef aquarium. On the other side of the escalator is a glowing waterfall illuminated by colourful fibre optics. Sixty storeys of rooms are arranged around the world's tallest atrium. There is no main check-in area as each floor has its own reception. Our suite is on the ninth floor, which is the 18th level, as all guest suites are two storeys. The floor's guest service manager has been alerted to our arrival and is waiting with our room key in hand. We step into the grand marble entrance of our two-bedroom, two-storey suite and sip sparkling grape juice while completing the check-in formalities. At $5300 a night, our suite is a mini-palace of gold and marble designed with a flamboyant mixture of Greek, Arabic and Italian decor. The bottom level has a large open-plan living area with a fully equipped study nook, a well-stocked bar and a guest powder room. Heavy timber doors open into a second living area that is as spacious as the first. Next to it is a six-person dining room and a fully equipped kitchen.

Our butler demonstrates the suite's sophisticated technology. The television and its remote control manage an array of functions. He shows us the controls used to observe visitors on the plasma display and how to operate the system without leaving the comfortable couch. Almost everything in the suite, from the large-screen plasma to the paintings on the wall, is trimmed with gold. The bedrooms on the upper level are accessed by a majestic sweeping marble staircase adorned with gold banisters and a royal blue, gold-trimmed carpet. The main bedroom has a king-sized bed with a gold-trimmed ceiling mirror and another plasma screen. The en suite bathroom is a columned marble temple with a spa and a large scenic wall mural. It's the kind of bath I can imagine Cleopatra stepping into while a bevy of handmaidens throw petals at her feet. Our butler points out 100 millilitre bottles of Hermes perfumes and aftershaves that are provided free to guests. The second bedroom is just as spacious and its bathroom, although decorated with a more sedate Aegean colour scheme, is equally well-appointed.

The next morning we push a button that draws back the curtains to uncover floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows with dramatic views of the Persian Gulf. Lunchtime finds us dining at one of the hotel's restaurants, Al Muntaha, suspended 200 metres above the Persian Gulf with panoramic views across Dubai's coastline, where prices for main courses start at $100. Another extravagant dining alternative is Al Mahara, the underwater-themed restaurant designed around a giant glass aquarium. The restaurant is accessed by an elevator that simulates a submarine ride. Is it expensive? You bet it is. But it's one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you'd be mad to pass up if you ever have the opportunity. It's a chance to ditch economic sensibilities and live like a sheik, movie star or multimillionaire at least once in your life. The writer was a guest of Jumeirah Hotels and Emirates. TRIP NOTES * Emirates flies from Sydney to Dubai 14 times a week. For further information visit your local travel agent, phone 1300 303 777 or see .

* Burj al Arab, PO Box 74147, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Email BAAfeedback@jumeirah.com ; phone +97143017777; . Rack rates range from $2650 for a deluxe suite to $17,500 for the royal suite. Source: The Sun-Herald Dubai's seven-star hotel - Travel - Luxury Travel | NBC News + - Don't be surprised if they know your name. The staff at the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai do their homework. They also take service very seriously — at a buffet lunch there three weeks ago, your correspondent was assigned a personal assistant. The Burj bills itself as the world's only seven-star hotel, a self-awarded distinction that seems unlikely to be challenged, at least until someplace is imaginative enough to start calling itself an eight-star establishment. It is definitely, however, the world's tallest hotel. That's been verified.

But in an oil-rich country that is home to one out of every six cranes in the world, and is building (among other things) the world's tallest building, largest mall, and biggest indoor ski resort, the Burj is par for the overly manicured course. Dubai is the Vegas of the Middle East. A private island chain in the shape of a world atlas is currently under construction. If you stand along the Persian Gulf coast of the city, and gaze out towards Jumeirah, the buzzing nightlife district, you'll see the Burj perching imperiously above the skyline. Its 54 stories make the other beach-resort behemoths look like roadside motels. At night the hotel is lit by spotlights, a beacon of luxury that attracts Rolls Royce limousines ferrying passengers seeking all manner of unparalleled accommodation experiences. Unless you're a guest, you won't be able to drop in for a quick look. Just getting into the lobby to admire the two-story-high aquariums and dancing laser fountains will cost you. Nonguests must make reservations at one of seven restaurants (as well as the SkyView Bar), and give credit-card details that guarantee a minimum spending of roughly $100.

And don't even think about visiting without a cell phone. Your reservation confirmation will arrive in a text message, that you must show the security guards to gain entry. When you do, you must abide by a dress code that forbids jeans, tennis shoes and shorts. Burj Al Arab There are seven restaurants in the hotel, but one stands out — literally — 600 feet above the water. Al Muntaha, which is Arabic for "The Ultimate," is suspended by a cantilever and is accessed by a high-speed glass elevator. But once you have met these challenges and breached the "Tower of the Arabs," a world of excess awaits. The lobby atrium is, naturally, the world's largest. The rooms are all duplex suites, with marble staircases and personal butlers. The royal suites have revolving canopy beds and private mosques. One of the hotel's seven restaurants is cantilevered 600 feet above the beach, and the other has an under-the-sea theme and is accessed by a fake submarine ride. The list goes on: the bar requires a reservation, and the beach staff includes dedicated water-bottle sprayers. Guests are shuttled to the airport by helicopter, Rolls Royce or BMW.

And the service is like everything else in Dubai: extremely earnest in the pursuit of being the best, greatest and superior in every way. Staying at the Burj is like being an Emir for a day. The question is: when does a lot become too much? And do leapord print rugs every really go out of style? In the end, that's for the guest to decide. After an in-depth tour of the premises, we came up with a list of highly notable features of the Burj Al Arab Hotel. Enjoy. 7 Star Hotels Top 10 in the World 2014 - YouTube 7 Star Hotels Top 10 in the World 2014 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Aug 13, 2014 1. Burj Al Arab: Burj Al Arab is considered as the number one seven star hotel in the world.

Location - Dubai, UAE Cost of construction - $650 million dollars Opened on- 1st Dec 1999 Number of rooms- 205 This is one of the finest in the world in terms of luxury and hospitality. Location- Milan, Italy Number of rooms - 500 plus Video: 3. Morgan Plaza: Morgan Plaza is now called as Pangu 7 star hotel. This 7 star hotel has the 4th largest library in the world and the first of its kind in China. Location - Beijing, China Video: 4. The Flower of the East: This beautiful looking modern 7 star hotel is considered as the landmark project for Iran. This is a very big project expected to be finished in 2010, but unfortunately this project is on hold. Location - Kish Island, Iran Number of rooms - 200 plus Cost of the project - 1.7 Billion Euro Video: 5. Tameer Towers Abu Dhabi: This is one of the biggest star hotel project in Abu Dhabi. This project is still on hold. It was expected to be completed in 2011.

Location- Abu Dhabi, UAE Project cost - 13.5 Billion dollars (Approx.) Number of floors - 73 floors Number of rooms - 150+ executive rooms Video: 6. The Centaurus: This is one of the biggest and most luxurious projects in Pakistan. This project is still running and in progress which is going to put Pakistan on the International travellers map. The centaurus project was expected to be completed this year. Location - Islamabad, Pakistan. Cost of the project - 350 Million dollars Number of floor - 37 floors (Multiple towers with floors ranging from 25 to 37) The best part of this building is, it can withstand earthquake with a magnitude of 9.5 Ritcher scale. Video: 7. Emirates Palace - Abu Dhabi: This is a luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi, which is known for its well acquainted luxury service and a beautiful beach view. This is one of the well know landmark in Abu Dhabi. This luxury 7 star hotel is spread on a larger area as seen on the picture above.

Location - Abu Dhabi, UAE Cost of construction - 1.9 Billion Dollars Number of rooms - 300 plus rooms and 90 plus suites Palace ground suite is the most expensive to stay for a night in this hotel costing more than $11,000. Video: 8. The Pentominium: Pentominium is going to be the tallest residental building in the world. This is a super tall skyscraper under construction in Dubai. In Aug this year, the construction was put on hold. Location - Dubai, UAE Number of floors - 120 floors Estimated completion - 2013 Cost of the project - 400 million dollars Video: 9. Lacula Island, Fiji: This island turned hotel is a private island owned by Malcom Forbes. This hotel finds itself in the worlds most beautiful islands. This hotel is the ultimatley place for the relaxation from the busy huzzle buzzle of the city. This hotel looks like a seven star resort. Location - Northeastern group of Island, Fiji Cost of the redevelopment - 30 Million Dollars Number of residence - 25 only, 80 guests can accommodate Video: 10.

ITC Grand Chola: ITC Grand Chola located in Chennai, claims to be seven star rated. This hotel is under construction and it is expected to be inaugurated by 2011. This hotel is a superior and gigantic luxury hotel and first of its kind in India with such luxury amenities. Grand Chola hoping to be a big landmark for India and Chennai. Location - Chennai, India Number of luxury rooms - 600 (100 service high end apartments) Cost of project - 2 Billion Dollar (Approx.) or 800-1000 crore INR. Video: Seven star hotels around the world Sky-high tennis courts and deep-water restaurants: Seven star hotels around the world January 17, 2013 by hellomagazine.com Discover the world's most extraordinary seven star hotels such as Burj Al Arab, Sevenstars Galleria, Pangu hotel and Emirates Palace Tailored to perfection, seven-star hotels provide an experience that epitomises ultimate luxury.

And from the brigade of white-gloved butlers to Rolls Royce fleet, designer interiors to idyllic island vistas, these hotels – whether Dubai ’s Burj Al Arab or Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace – are quite simply unparalleled, in their sights and in their service. The standard star system officially allows up to five stars for any hotel, but these architectural masterpieces and luxury havens exceed any other resort, earning them the crowned title for the world's best hotels... Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi With its stark contrast combining glittering skyscrapers and rolling desert dunes, a trip to Abu Dhabi is an experience beyond comparison. But even more exciting is its seven star hotel, the Emirates Palace. A stay here involves everything from palace lounges and limousine services to luxury spas. Wander the 1.3km of pristine beach or test your tennis skills on one of the four floodlit courts. CLICK ON PHOTO FOR FULL GALLERY Burj Al Arab, Dubai Coined as the world's most luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab is the fourth largest in the world. With a height of 1,053 feet, the hotel has become a symbolic landmark in Dubai, decorating the vibrant city's skyline.

The architectural wonder was modelled after the sail of a famous Arabian ship and stands on an artificial island. Since its construction in 1994, Burj Al Arab has fast become the hottest place to stay thanks to the Majlis Al Bahar exclusive private beach. Other factors that have helped its worldwide fame are the waterparks, helicopter transfers and tennis court that sits on the very top of the building. The Al Muntaha restaurant is also found high in the sky, with amazing views of the Persian Golf and the Palm Islands, while the Al Mahara ensures every table has a full view of exotic fish in the surrounding water aquarium. SevenStars Galleria, Milan Milan is not just the fashion capital of the world, but the host to Europe's only seven-star hotel. Sevenstars Galleria offers unparalleled views inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and personal Butler services. Authentic Italian cuisine is also served at ''La Sinfonia'' by first rate chefs. The hotel is located at the end of a courtyard in Via Silvio Pellico and is known as the ''seventh heaven'.

Defined as "a light over the city" by the former mayor Letizia Moratti, take the crystal elevator to the SevenStars Galleria where you can shop to your heart's content with the help of a trusty butler. Pangu Seven-star hotel, Beijing Designed by world famous architect C.Y.Lee, Pangu seven-star Hotel is Beijing's latest masterpiece. Situated just moments from Beijing’s Olympic Park theatre and Sky Courtyards, the complex resembles the form of the most powerful animal in the Chinese zodiac, the dragon. Inside, the interiors combine Chinese classical tradition and contemporary European glitz and glamour showcasing rare Italian marble and hand-embroidered silk wallpapers. Burj Al Arab 5 Star Hotel in Dubai, UAE Burj Al Arab 5* Hotel BURJ AL ARAB – THE ARABIAN TOWER, *****(5 DeLuxe) Beach Hotel, Dubai BURJ AL ARAB – The Arabian Tower of the Jumeirah Beach Resort . With 321 meters, this is the world´s tallest hotel, only 60 meters shorter than the Empire State Building. This all-suite hotel stands 27 double-height storeys high and comprises 202 duplex suites.

Your transfer to the hotel may be arranged by one of the world´s largest fleets of Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Reaching new heights of luxury and service levels, Burj Al Arab offers a choice of 142 1-Bedroom DeLuxe Suites, 18 1-Bedroom Panoramic Suites, four 1-Bedroom Club Suites, 28 2-Bedroom Suites, six 3-Bedroom Suites, two Presidential Suites and two Royal Suites. The finest materials have been sourced from around the globe for your luxury and comfort, coming together in exclusively designed and handcrafted interiors. All suites feature floor to ceiling windows and are of course equipped with the latest technology like interactive television (with a camera that views all visitors to the suite – and you can give access to them without leaving the comfort of your bed or the armchair), all-purpose office equipment, laptop computers and internet access. Superb cuisine in dramatic settings – you can dine at BURJ AL ARAB in restaurants among the stars or below the sea. Al Muntaha, the Modern European cuisine restaurant, is suspended 200 meters above the sea, with scenic elevators that bring you there.

Al Mahara is the seafood restaurant that can be reached by a scenic underwater ride from the lobby. Al Iwan seaview restaurant and Majlis Al Bahar, the beachfront restaurant, complete the dining facilities at Burj Al Arab, plus the other 21 bars and restaurants the adjacent Jumeirah Beach Hotel provides you with. Other facts The hotel is the only Seven Star Hotel in the world. The hotel’s self-characterization as a “7-star” property is considered by travel professionals to be hyperbole, and an attempt to out-do a number of other hotels which claim “6-star” status. All major travel guides and hotel rating systems, however, have a 5-star maximum. One of its restaurants, the Al Muntaha (meaning “highest”, or “ultimate”), is located 200 meters above the Persian Gulf, offering a view of Dubai from above. It is accessed by a panoramic elevator. the owner is natbir singh Another restaurant, the Al Mahara (Arabic “The Oyster”), which is accessed via a simulated submarine voyage, features a large seawater aquarium, holding roughly 35,000 cubic feet (over one million liters) of water.

The tank, made of plexiglass in order to reduce the magnification effect, is about 18 cm (7.5 inches) thick. The building’s external lighting scheme can vary from white to multicolored, changing every 30 minutes. Occasionally there is a light show, where colors interchange rapidly. The Architect and Engineer for the project was Atkins, the UK based multidisciplinary consultancy. The hotel was built by South African construction company Murray & Roberts. It took three years to reclaim the land from the sea, and less than three years to construct the building itself. It is the world’s tallest structure with a membrane façade and the world’s tallest hotel (not including buildings with mixed use) and was the first 5-star hotel to surpass 1000 ft (305 m). You may also like Wonder of Dubai | Arabian Destinations Wonder of Dubai Wonder of Dubai A building boom in the emirate has led to a whole host of chart breakers, in categories including highest apartment, biggest mall, and one of the world’s most unique resorts.

Tourism is also being promoted at a staggering rate with the construction of Dubailand and other projects that include the making of mammoth shopping malls, theme parks, resorts, stadiums and other various tourist Attractions. Dubai is determined to be main contender worldwide in the world tourism industry. Dubai is already a top favorites tourist destination and continues with its outstanding never been done before projects. The early part of the 21st century is quickly becoming known as the age of Dubai. Many of the world’s most impressive, breathtaking, and startling architectural projects are being constructed in a city. Some of the Dubai’s engineering master piece are shown as under: Burj Al Arab The Burj Al-Arab is named as "Tower of the Arabs" in Arabic. It is a luxury hotel in Dubai, in the largest city of the United Arab Emirates, which is marketed as "the world's first seven-star hotel". In english "Burj Al Arab" means The Arabian Tower. Burj Al Arab was one of the most expensive buildings ever built. At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed color sculptures of water and fire. This all-suite hotel reflects the finest that the world has to offer.

Ski Dubai Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East and offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing or just playing in the snow. Young or old, there is something for everyone, from the beginner to the snow sport enthusiast. Ski Dubai is a unique mountain-themed attraction that offers you the opportunity to enjoy real snow in Dubai all year round. Ski Dubai is the Emirates' latest extravaganza. Burj Tower Burj Tower is the largest skyscraper in the world which is currently under construction in Dubai. Burj Tower is the centerpiece of the Gulf regions most prestigious urban development, entitled Downtown Dubai. Burj is an Arabic word which means ‘Tower'. So, Burj Dubai means ‘Dubai Tower' or ‘Tower of Dubai'. Its exact height hasn't been disclosed but it is suggested that it will be over 700 meters tall. Its design was influenced by the six petal desert flower as well as incorporating patterns found within Islamic architecture. An overall height around the 2,600' level is casually tossed about by insiders, with staggering marks well over 3000' also reported, although few believe the tower will make it this high.

For some well-needed perspective it's worthy to note that the world's tallest building, Taipei 101, stands only 1,671' above street level, nearly 1000' lower than the likely target point for this formidable giant in the making. The Palm Islands The Palm Islands also known as the Palm Dubai and The Palms. The Palm Islands are the three man-made islands in the world. These Palm Islands are built in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Palm islands are considered as the Eighth Wonder of the World. These islands are built in a shape of a date palm tree and consist of a trunk, a crown with fronds, and are surrounded by a crescent island that acts as a breakwater. The Palm Islands are also known as the Palm Dubai and The Palms. The Palm Islands are the three man-made islands in the world. These Palm Islands are built in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. These Islands make Dubai a tourist destination. The Palm islands are considered as the Eighth Wonder of the World. The three Palm Islands are Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, and Palm Deira.

These islands are built in a shape of a date palm tree and consist of a trunk, a crown with fronds, and are surrounded by a crescent island that acts as a breakwater. The islands will support luxury hotels, freehold residential villas, unique water homes, shoreline apartments, marinas, water theme parks, restaurants, shopping malls, sports facilities, health spas, cinemas and various diving sites. - The Palm Jebel Ali Island is the middle sized island. It is located on the Jebel Ali coastal area in Dubai. The man-made palm-shaped island will consist of a trunk, a crown with 17 fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that will form a water-breaker. The construction of Palm Jebel Ali began in October 2002 and is expected to complete in 2008. When the construction of Palm Jumeirah will complete it will be encircled by the Dubai Waterfront project. The Project will be 50 percent larger than Palm Jebel Ali. The Palm, Jebel Ali is a tourist destination that combines excitement with entertainment in every sense.

Featuring a vibrant blend of residential communities, leisure, cultural and entertainment outlets, The Palm, Jebel Ali offers visitors and residents a unique, unmatched and unforgettable experience. - The Palm Deira is the largest man-made island of the three Palm Islands. It is located on the Deira coastal area of Dubai. It consists of a trunk, a crown with 41 fronds and a surrounding crescent island that will form a water breaker. Construction of Palm Deira began on October 2004 and is expected to complete in 2015. Projections indicate that construction will consume over a billion cubic meters of rock and sand. The Palm Deira will cover 14 kilometers in length and 8.5 kilometers in width and have an area of 80 square kilometers. It will consist of residential property, marinas, shopping malls, sports facilities, and clubs. The residential area will be located on the fronds and will contain 8,000 two-storey town houses in three distinct styles - Premier Villas, Grand Villas and Vista Town Homes. Hydropolis Hydropolis is the world's first luxury underwater hotel. It is under construction.

Joachim Hauser is the developer and designer of the hotel. He said that Hydropolis is not a project. It is a passion. It has already been compared to both a jellyfish and a sea turtle.The land on which this project Hydropolis is being built belongs to His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. Around 150 firms are involved in this project. It is one of the largest contemporary construction projects in the world, covering an area of 260 hectares. The project is divided into three sections. One is the land station. Land Station is the complex where the visitors are welcomed first. It is a large building with roof that dips and rolls like peak of the wave. Second one is the connecting tunnel from which people start their journey to the hotel. This tunnel is 1700 ft and carries a train beneath both the land and sea. Third and last section is destination, the hotel itself. The hotel is shaped like bubbles. There are curves which are designed to provide maximum resistance against pressure of sea water as well as occasional typhoon. It features a pair of observation domes which allow an expansive view of the water and the creatures that live in it.

They are large enough to emerge above the waves, and one is planned with a retractable roof allowing people to be surrounded by the ocean while looking directly into the sky Hydropolis reproduces the human organism in an architectural design. There is a direct analogy between the physiology of man and the architecture. Rotating Skycraper The Arab city which has amazing and impressive buildings like palm-shaped islands and the sail-shaped hotel is now going to build a rotating skyscraper. Rotating Skyscraper is an eclectic skyline and it is a 30-story apartment tower that revolves on its base. The tower will use the Persian Gulf's abundant sunshine to power the building's slow rotation that brings it full circle once a week. The Arab city which has amazing and impressive buildings like palm-shaped islands and the sail-shaped hotel is now going to build a rotating skyscraper. Rotating Skyscraper is an eclectic skyline and it is a 30-story apartment tower that revolves on its base. The tower will use the Persian Gulf's abundant sunshine to power the building's slow rotation that brings it full circle once a week. Work on the rotating tower is supposed to begin in June.

Rotating Skyscraper will use solar energy to power 20 electric motors that will rotate the tower through 360 degrees over the course of a week. Dubai Sports City Dubai Sports City is the world's first purpose-built sports city. Dubai Sports city will incorporate state-of-the-art sporting venues and academies along with residential and commercial developments. Dubai Sports City offer a world class venue for sports events and activities at all levels with a residential lifestyle unrivalled in the region and possibly the world. Dubai Sports City is the world's first purpose-built sports city. Dubai Sports city will incorporate state-of-the-art sporting venues and academies along with residential and commercial developments. Dubai Sports City offer a world class venue for sports events and activities at all levels with a residential lifestyle unrivalled in the region and possibly the world. Dubai Sports City is under construction and is expected to complete by late 2007. Dubai Sports City is inspired by the greatest cities in the world with over 500 million square feet of sporting venues, academies, exceptional hones, cultural activities and retail opportunities. Development will be located along the Emirates Road next to the Dubai Autodrome (MotorCity).

Dubai Sports City represents the latest attempt by Dubai's royal family to prepare for the day its oil reserves run out. Dubai Sports City will be the perfect retirement spot for burned out sport stars needing to spend their fortune at the age of 28. Dubai Sports City comprises off: - Stadiums - Sports Academies - Golf Course - Residence Dubailand Dubailand is a part of Dubai Holding. Dubailand is an entertainment complex which is under development in Dubai. Dubailand is a tourism, real estate, hospitality, entertainment, leisure and retail mega project. Development of Dubailand is divided into six theme worlds. The development is expected to be a full featured city. It is being managed by Dubai Government's Dubai Development and Investment Authority and is being built to secure Dubai as the premier tourist destination for the Middle East. Arabian Destinations

Question: In which city is the hotel Burj al-Arab, which markets itself as the world's first seven-star hotel?
Answer: Dubai