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An Inside Look at The World’s Only 7 Star Hotel in Dubai, U.A.E.

A photo tour through the globally renowned Burj Al Arab, a symbol of Arabian luxury and Emirati hospitality

B.R. Shenoy
Digital Global Traveler
8 min readDec 2, 2023

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Burj Al Arab
Credit: B.R. Shenoy

“Dubai will never settle for anything less than first place.” — Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

In September 2022, my family and I had the amazing opportunity to set out on a guided tour of the internationally acclaimed Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai.

This extravagant experience offered insight into the opulent realm of the world’s first and only 7-star hotel, owned by the Emirati state-affiliated hotel group Jumeirah.

The hotel is celebrated for its avant-garde interiors, architecturally daring structure, and imaginative design, showcasing a truly luxurious and creative environment.

Touring the hotel is a budget-friendly way to get a glimpse inside without incurring significant expenses.

A Luxurious Icon of Dubai

The Burj Al Arab, an iconic sail-shaped hotel in Dubai, was built with the vision of creating the most luxurious hotel in the world. The ruler…

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B.R. Shenoy
Digital Global Traveler

World Traveler•Expat on 3 Continents•12x Boosted Writer•Editor:The Shortform• NewsBreak Writer•MS Toxicology •Proud Mom of 2•. https://brshenoy.substack.com.