Burj Al Arab, Dubai

Name: Burj Al Arab
Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel located in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Managed by Jumeirah hotel group, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world, although 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space. Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island that is 280 m from Jumeirah Beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The shape of the structure is designed to resemble the sail of a ship. It has a helipad near the roof, at a height of 210 m above ground. ()

Local name: برج العرب Opened: 1999 (25 years ago)Architectural style: Postmodernism, High-tech architectureHeight: 1053 ftTop floor height: 648 ftFloors: 56Coordinates: 25°8'28"N, 55°11'8"E

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أم سقيم (أم سقيم الثالثة)Dubai United Arab Emirates

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Burj Al Arab – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mall of the Emirates, Wild Wadi Waterpark, Kite Beach Dubai, Al Kazim Towers.

1.8 miSE
Vast retail complex with a ski centre
Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
47 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Dubai, the Mall of the Emirates stands as an iconic shopping centre that offers an unrivaled luxury retail experience. Opened in September 2005, this multi-level shopping mall has become a staple for both locals and tourists, boasting...
~1340 ftSE
Outdoor water park with rides and slides
Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dubai, Wild Wadi Waterpark is a thrilling oasis of aquatic adventure for families and fun-seekers alike. This outdoor waterpark, with its view of the stunning Burj Al Arab, offers more than 30 rides and attractions, ensuring a delightful respite...
2.1 miNE
25°9'50"N • 55°12'26"E
Kite Beach Dubai, Dubai
53 min walk • Beach, Surf spot, Playground
3 miS
Tower
Al Kazim Towers, Dubai
77 min walk • The Business Central Towers form a complex of two 51-floor towers in Dubai Media City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Both towers have an equal total structural height of 265 meters and resemble New York City's Chrysler Building.
1.8 miSE
Ski piste
Ski Dubai, Dubai
47 min walk • Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square meters of indoor ski area. The park maintains a temperature of -1 degree to 2 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
3.5 miS
25°5'33"N • 55°10'11"E
The Greens and Views, Dubai
90 min walk • Park
2.5 miE
Museum, Art museum
Salsali Private Museum, Dubai
64 min walk • The Salsali Private Museum, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the first private museum in the region for contemporary Middle Eastern and international art.
3.3 miSW
Postmodern architecture, Skyscraper
Dubai Pearl, Dubai
86 min walk • Dubai Pearl is a 73-storey, 300 m, tall residential skyscraper project situated along Al Sufouh Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction has been on hold since 2009. The building would have consisted of four mixed-use towers connected together at the base and by a sky bridge at the top.
3.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Al Safa, Dubai
87 min walk • Al Safa is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al Safa is located in western Dubai and is bordered to the north by Jumeirah, to the south by Al Quoz, to the east by Al Wasl, and to the west by Al Manara. Al Safa is bounded to the northwest and southwest by routes D 92 and E 11 respectively.
2.5 miE
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Concrete, Dubai
64 min walk • Concrete is a multi-disciplinary space located on Alserkal Avenue in the Al Quoz district of Dubai. It is the first building in the United Arab Emirates to be completed by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture.
3.6 miNE
Mosque
Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, Dubai
92 min walk • The Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque is a mosque located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The mosque is named after Umar bin Al Khattab, a companion of the Prophet Mohammed who became the second Caliph after Abu Bakr and was given the title Al Farooq, meaning someone who distinguished truth from falsehood.

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Big bus 14 (15 min walk)