10 Facts about Burj al Arab

Friday, September 18th 2015. | Buildings


Find out the interesting information about the luxury hotel in Dubai in Facts about Burj al Arab. Have you ever stayed in Burj al Arab before? The hotel is magnificent for it has several records. Burj al Arab takes the fourth tallest hotel in the world. However, the non occupiable space makes up 39 percent of the hotel’s height. People will love to stay in the hotel for it is the only seven star hotels in the world. Here are other valuable facts about Burj al Arab for you:

Facts about Burj al Arab 1: the location of Burj al Arab

Can you tell me the location of Burj al Arab.? You can find this building situated on an artificial island. It is located 280 m offshore. The private curving bridge is used to link the artificial island with the mainland.

Facts about Burj al Arab 2: the structural shape of Burj al Arab

The structural shape of Burj al Arab is very unique. It is inspired from the sale of a ship. The hotel also has a helipad.

Burj al Arab Hotel

Burj al Arab Hotel

Facts about Burj al Arab 3: Chicago Beach

Chicago Beach was the former name used to call the beachfront area of Jumeirah Beach and Burj al Arab.

Facts about Burj al Arab 4: Tom Wright

Tom Wright was the leader architect in the construction of Burj al Arab along with multidisciplinary consultancy Atkins. He cofounded WKK Architects. Check facts about builders here.

Burj al Arab facts

Burj al Arab facts

Facts about Burj al Arab 5: Rick Gregory

Rick Gregory was the Canadian engineer along with WS Atkins who managed the construction and design of Burj al Arab.

Facts about Burj al Arab 6: the beginning of the construction

There were more than 60 WS Atkins managerial and staffs involved in the construction of Burj Al Arab in this artificial island in 1994. During the peak of construction, there were 2,000 workers involved in the project.

Facts about Burj al Arab

Facts about Burj al Arab

Facts about Burj al Arab 7: a dhow

A dhow is the term used to call the sail of a traditional Arabian vessel. The shape of Burj al Arab was used to mimic this vessel.

Facts about Burj al Arab 8: the materials

The building of Burj al Arab has 9,000 tons of steel and 92,000 cu yd of concrete. It has an atrium with the height at 590 feet or 180 meter inside the building. Get facts about Burj Khalifa here.

Burj al Arab Picture

Burj al Arab Picture

Facts about Burj al Arab 9: the management of the hotel

Jumeirah Group manages the hotel of Burj al Arab. It has 202 bedroom suites on 28 double story floors.

Facts about Burj al Arab 10: the royal suite

If you want to stay in the royal suite, you have to pay $18,716 per night.

Burj al Arab

Burj al Arab

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