Burj Al Arab

Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel and sinonymous for Dubai. It is located in the Jumeirah Beach area of Dubai, 15 km from the city centre. It was built in the shape of sails. With a height of 321 meters it is the fourth tallest hotel in the world, behind Rose Tower and Emirates Park Hotel&Spa in the same city. It is often described as the world's only seven-star hotel, although its formal rating is 5 Star Deluxe. This pearl of Dubai stands on its own artificial island and can be reached by causeway in its white Rolls Royces or by helicopter. Near the top of the building is a suspended helipad which was used as tennis court for Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Novak Đoković and as a golf court for Tiger Woods. The cost of staying in a suite begins at $1,000 per night and increases to over $15,000 per night.