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Burj Al Arab
 Review Reference No: 1056
Review Score
96%
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^ Back to TopReview Summary
For those wishing to escape from reality then look no further – this extravagant hotel really is the ultimate escape from planet Earth!
Nothing says luxury quite like this. From the breathtaking accommodation to award-winning cuisine, charming and devoted staff, it has it all…..
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^ Back to TopTYPE
| Type of accommodation | HOTEL |
^ Back to TopGeneral information
| Destination | DUBAI, UAE |
| Price guide | Upper |
| Dress code | Smart |
| Is this hotel part of a group/chain? | Yes |
| Name of group/chain | Jumerirah |
| Official star rating | 5 Star |
| In our opinion | 7 star |
| Full name of hotel | Burj Al Arab |
| Address line 1 | Jumeirah Beach Road |
| Address line 2 | PO BOX 74147 |
| Address line 3 | - |
| City/town | DUBAI |
| County/province/state | - |
| Country | UAE |
| Postcode/zip code | - |
| Telephone number | 0097 14 301 7777 |
| Email address | - |
| Size of hotel/complex | Large |
| Class | First Class |
| Style of hotel | Contemporary |
| Location | |
| List any awards this hotel has won | *Institutional Investor Magazine *World Travel Awards 2007 |
| Name of loyalty program | - |
| Other | - |
^ Back to TopDetails of booking
| Duration | 2 nights or less |
| Who stayed? | Couple |
| Type of stay | Pleasure |
| Month of visit | May |
| Booking method | Direct |
| Board Basis | B&B |
| Room type | |
| Level of room | Fourth or above |
| View from room |
^ Back to TopEstimated distance to nearest
| Supermarket | 10 minutes by car |
| Shopping | 10 minutes by car |
| Beach | Beach front |
| Off-site restaurant | 10 minutes by car |
| Airport | 30 minutes by car |
| Off-site nightlife (bars/clubs) | 10 minutes by car |
^ Back to TopFirst impressions
| Exterior | Excellent |
| Interior | Excellent |
| Greeted with cold towel / refreshments | Yes |
| The welcome | Excellent |
| Staff | Excellent |
| At check in | Excellent |
| Bedroom | Excellent |
^ Back to TopBedroom
| Describe the smell of the room upon arrival | Fresh |
| Overall cleanliness of room upon arrival | Excellent |
| Bed size | Excellent |
| Bed & pillow quality | Excellent |
| Room amenities | |
| Air-conditioning | Yes |
| Heating control | Yes |
| Shaver socket | Yes |
| Towel quality | Excellent |
| Towels/sheets changed | Every Day |
| Shower | Yes |
| Bath | Yes |
| Quality of shower/bath | Excellent |
| Bidet | Yes |
| Supply of hot water over 24hr period | Excellent |
| Sufficient storage | Yes |
| Other amenities | |
| Special features | |
| Other |
^ Back to TopFacilities
| Spa | Yes |
| Spa rated | Excellent |
| Water-sports | Yes |
| Water-sports rated | Good |
| Gym rated | Good |
| Other available facilities | Rolls-Royce or BMW limousine service available at a charge, Helicopter transfer available at a charge, Unlimited access to Wild Wadi water park,Chauffer shopping experience, Helicopter scenic tour over Dubai, Majles Al Bahar private beach, exclusive for Burj Al Arab guests Yacht charter |
| Onsite facilities | |
| Swimming pool | Yes |
| Swimming pool rated | Excellent |
| Lift or escalator | Both |
| Other amenities |
^ Back to TopFood & entertainment
| Eating places onsite | 9 |
| Quality of fine dining | Excellent |
| Waiting time for meals | Good |
| Quality of wine/drinks available with meals | Excellent |
| International drinks available | Yes |
| Live music/shows on offer | Yes |
^ Back to TopStaff
| Staff's English | Good |
| Front of house staff | Excellent |
| Room service staff | Excellent |
| Housekeeping staff | Excellent |
| Bar staff | Good |
| Waiters/waitresses | Good |
| Watersports staff | Good |
| Spa staff | Excellent |
| Staff at kids club | Excellent |
^ Back to TopSummary
| This hotel is most suited to | All |
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