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Feature | Dubai's Luxury Travel Frontier | Chapter 1: A One-of-a-Kind Seven-Star Hotel

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Feature | Dubai's Luxury Travel Frontier | Chapter 1: A One-of-a-Kind Seven-Star Hotel

The Burj Al Arab, resembling a white sailboat, is Dubai's iconic landmark.

Glass facade on the sides.

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Built on an artificial island extending into the sea.

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24-hour butler service on each floor.

Features the world's tallest atrium, registered by Guinness.

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View of the atrium from above.

The library displays books in Arabic script.

All suites are duplex.

Presidential Suite bedroom.

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Another bedroom in the Presidential Suite (far left).

The second-floor living room of the Presidential Suite is equipped with a bar counter.

The first-floor living room of the Presidential Suite also includes a dining area.

The enormous bathroom of the Presidential Suite.

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Five types of Hermès Kelly Caleche. All full-size.

The 24-karat gold-plated iPad is a limited edition from Burj Al Arab.

It features a special 24-karat gold coating by London's 'Gold & Co', renowned for its gold craftsmanship.

A deposit of 70,000 dirhams (approx. 530,000 JPY) is required as a security deposit for rental, fully refundable upon return. They plan to sell them at the hotel boutique soon.

Al Muntaha restaurant on the 27th floor.

The interior of Al Muntaha, decorated in blue.

Spectacular view from Al Muntaha.

Al Muntaha

Crab and mango dumplings with smoked salmon and caviar.

Green pea and avocado soup with wasabi tofu and ginger.

Chocolate cake with avocado and banana sauce, served with hazelnut crumble.

Afternoon tea.

The set with champagne is popular.

For locals who don't drink alcohol, champagne is replaced with sparkling date juice.

Voted Best Afternoon Tea by Time Out Dubai.

Interior of Al Iwan, an Arabic restaurant.

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Arabic dishes featuring plenty of vegetables.

Al Iwan's buffet features fresh seafood.

Machboos, an Arabic dish similar to paella.

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Popular starter: Eggplant with pomegranate syrup and onions.

Arabic desserts are visually vibrant.

In the background is Madinat Jumeirah, the sister hotel opposite Burj Al Arab.

Al Mahara, the world's first aquarium restaurant.

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Al Mahara's private dining room, Culinary Flight.

The reception area of Asawan Spa.

Corridor leading to the treatment rooms.

Swimming pool within the spa.

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The private pool arrangement, called Romantic Moonlight Swimming, is popular.

Located on the 18th floor, offering beautiful views.

Treatment rooms also have ocean views.

Feature: Dubai's Luxury Travel Frontier | Chapter 1: A One-of-a-Kind Seven-Star Hotel

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