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According to Wikipedia, the Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The name is Arabic for "Tower of the Arabs". The Burj is managed by the Jumeirah Group and built by Said Khalil. It was designed by Tom Wright of WS Atkins PLC. At 321 metres (1,053 ft), it is the tallest building used exclusively as a hotel.
However, the Rose Tower, also in Dubai, which has already topped Burj Al Arab's height, will take away this title upon its opening in April 2008. The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The Burj is an iconic structure, designed to symbolize Dubai's urban transformation.
According to Wikipedia, the Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The name is Arabic for "Tower of the Arabs." The Burj manages the Jumeirah Group and built by Said Khalil. It was designed by Tom Wright of WAS Atkins PLC. The 321 meter (1053 feet), it is only the tallest building in the hotel.
At the same time, the Rose Tower, Dubai, which has led the Burj Al Arab's height, it takes away the title after opening in April 2008. The Burj Al Arab is an artificial island 280 meters (919 feet) off Jumeirah Beach and is connected to the mainland by an arched bridge itself. The Burj an iconic structure, designed to symbolize Dubai urban transformation.
The Burj Dubai has become the international symbol. Tom Wright, the architect, said: "The client wanted a building that would become an iconic or symbolic statement of Dubai, this is very similar to the Sydney Opera House on their own or the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It is a building which had become synonymous with the name of the the country. "
Construction of Burj Al Arab began in 1994. Built to resemble the sail of the Dhow, a kind of Arabian vessel. Two "wings" spread in a V-shape in a vast "mast", while the space between is locked in a huge atrium.
The architect and engineering consultant to the project, Atkins, the UK's largest multidisciplinary consultancy. The hotel was built in the South African construction contractor Murray & Roberts. The hotel cost $ 650,000,000 to build.
The Burj is a member of Leading Hotels of the World
There are 202 apartments, each with its own concierge and butler. Prices starting at $ 2000 USD per night, and go up to $ 7000 + per night!
The Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, a large city in the United Arab Emirates near the Strait of Hormuz
- It costs $ 150 U.S. just to get through the gate to look at this place!
- The Burj is built on an island accessible only by bridge from the mainland.
- The cost is estimated at more than 80 million Americans
- The entrance to the water park complex on land.
- It took 18 months to build
- The Burj was planning a top 5 architects in Europe.
- The hotel opened in June 2003 for tourists.
- That's a good look at the design and detail is unbelievable!
Hotels: Burj Al Arab has no room, however it has 202 suites, each one arranged on two floors. Ranging from a spacious 169 square meters in a staggering 780 sq mts size, floor to ceiling glass window, is simply breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf.
Decorated with lavish textures and rich colors, each suite with sumptuous living and dining room, state of the art entertainment system and office equipment. The sheer opulence in every tiny detail is supported by technology that can not control everything, the 42-inch plasma TV, to close the curtain.
Equipment: In addition to a dining room and living room, each suite has an office area complete laptop, internet access, private fax, printer and copier. Hidden network of advanced technology - lighting, curtains and air-conditioning in the press of a button.
42-inch plasma screen, video on demand, DVD, and several cable channels.
Recreational Facilities: Surrounded by white sandy beaches and blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, you can choose different activities during their stay in the Burj Al Arab. Relax in the superb outdoor pool or enjoy the rays on the private beach for your exclusive use. Alternatively, take time out in the spacious airy gymnasium boasting the most modern equipment and personal trainers on hand.
Explore new boundaries and enjoy unlimited complimentary access to Wild Wadi Water Park.
The park is centered around the story of Sinbad the Sailor Juha companion. There are 24 interconnecting rides, ranging from calm to wild. Lifeguards on duty for all swimming pool and horse riding areas.
The Assawan Spa & Health Club is located 18 floor, with magnificent views over the Gulf. The treatment rooms, hydrotherapy baths, oriental massage, stand-up solarium, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, two swimming pools, squash court, two fully equipped fitness studios and aerobics floor.
(Rick Archer's Note: In August 2004 SSQQ Instructor Mona Nashed visited the Burj Al Arab. Mona, who was born in Egypt, went back to Egypt to visit her mother. While she was in the area, she took a side trip to see her cousin who lives in Dubai. Mona and her cousin spent the entire day at the water park across the water from the Burj.
-----Original Message-----
From: mona nashed
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 9:44 PM
To: Rick Archer
Subject: Burj Al Arab
Rick, you asked about the building shaped like a staircase. The “Jumeira Hotel” is part of the water park across the water. You will need another tutoring lesson to help you pronounce it correctly! The Jumeira is another very exquisite hotel, but not the same as the Burj.
By the way, Mona brought back a puzzle for you. Look at this picture and see if you can guess what the platform is used for in addition to helicopters. Answer at the bottom of the page!
In our next set of pictures, now we have two of the most famous tennis players in history playing on a tennis court laid atop the same helipad.
That's Andre Agassi and Roger Federer
My guess is that they don't chase the balls. Too bad they probably can't afford to buy a mesh to enclose the court. Maybe the tennis balls float and they fetch them from the water below.
Does anyone besides me feel it is vaguely decadent to keep wasting golf balls and tennis balls by plunking them into the Persian Gulf?
Best Hotel in the World | Burj al Arab, Dubai
According to Wikipedia, the Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The name is Arabic for "Tower of the Arabs". The Burj is managed by the Jumeirah Group and built by Said Khalil. It was designed by Tom Wright of WS Atkins PLC. At 321 metres (1,053 ft), it is the tallest building used exclusively as a hotel.
However, the Rose Tower, also in Dubai, which has already topped Burj Al Arab's height, will take away this title upon its opening in April 2008. The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The Burj is an iconic structure, designed to symbolize Dubai's urban transformation.
According to Wikipedia, the Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The name is Arabic for "Tower of the Arabs." The Burj manages the Jumeirah Group and built by Said Khalil. It was designed by Tom Wright of WAS Atkins PLC. The 321 meter (1053 feet), it is only the tallest building in the hotel.
At the same time, the Rose Tower, Dubai, which has led the Burj Al Arab's height, it takes away the title after opening in April 2008. The Burj Al Arab is an artificial island 280 meters (919 feet) off Jumeirah Beach and is connected to the mainland by an arched bridge itself. The Burj an iconic structure, designed to symbolize Dubai urban transformation.
The Burj Dubai has become the international symbol. Tom Wright, the architect, said: "The client wanted a building that would become an iconic or symbolic statement of Dubai, this is very similar to the Sydney Opera House on their own or the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It is a building which had become synonymous with the name of the the country. "
Construction of Burj Al Arab began in 1994. Built to resemble the sail of the Dhow, a kind of Arabian vessel. Two "wings" spread in a V-shape in a vast "mast", while the space between is locked in a huge atrium.
The architect and engineering consultant to the project, Atkins, the UK's largest multidisciplinary consultancy. The hotel was built in the South African construction contractor Murray & Roberts. The hotel cost $ 650,000,000 to build.
The Burj is a member of Leading Hotels of the World
There are 202 apartments, each with its own concierge and butler. Prices starting at $ 2000 USD per night, and go up to $ 7000 + per night!
The Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, a large city in the United Arab Emirates near the Strait of Hormuz
- It costs $ 150 U.S. just to get through the gate to look at this place!
- The Burj is built on an island accessible only by bridge from the mainland.
- The cost is estimated at more than 80 million Americans
- The entrance to the water park complex on land.
- It took 18 months to build
- The Burj was planning a top 5 architects in Europe.
- The hotel opened in June 2003 for tourists.
- That's a good look at the design and detail is unbelievable!
Hotels: Burj Al Arab has no room, however it has 202 suites, each one arranged on two floors. Ranging from a spacious 169 square meters in a staggering 780 sq mts size, floor to ceiling glass window, is simply breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf.
Decorated with lavish textures and rich colors, each suite with sumptuous living and dining room, state of the art entertainment system and office equipment. The sheer opulence in every tiny detail is supported by technology that can not control everything, the 42-inch plasma TV, to close the curtain.
Equipment: In addition to a dining room and living room, each suite has an office area complete laptop, internet access, private fax, printer and copier. Hidden network of advanced technology - lighting, curtains and air-conditioning in the press of a button.
42-inch plasma screen, video on demand, DVD, and several cable channels.
Recreational Facilities: Surrounded by white sandy beaches and blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, you can choose different activities during their stay in the Burj Al Arab. Relax in the superb outdoor pool or enjoy the rays on the private beach for your exclusive use. Alternatively, take time out in the spacious airy gymnasium boasting the most modern equipment and personal trainers on hand.
Explore new boundaries and enjoy unlimited complimentary access to Wild Wadi Water Park.
The park is centered around the story of Sinbad the Sailor Juha companion. There are 24 interconnecting rides, ranging from calm to wild. Lifeguards on duty for all swimming pool and horse riding areas.
The Assawan Spa & Health Club is located 18 floor, with magnificent views over the Gulf. The treatment rooms, hydrotherapy baths, oriental massage, stand-up solarium, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, two swimming pools, squash court, two fully equipped fitness studios and aerobics floor.
(Rick Archer's Note: In August 2004 SSQQ Instructor Mona Nashed visited the Burj Al Arab. Mona, who was born in Egypt, went back to Egypt to visit her mother. While she was in the area, she took a side trip to see her cousin who lives in Dubai. Mona and her cousin spent the entire day at the water park across the water from the Burj.
-----Original Message-----
From: mona nashed
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 9:44 PM
To: Rick Archer
Subject: Burj Al Arab
Rick, you asked about the building shaped like a staircase. The “Jumeira Hotel” is part of the water park across the water. You will need another tutoring lesson to help you pronounce it correctly! The Jumeira is another very exquisite hotel, but not the same as the Burj.
By the way, Mona brought back a puzzle for you. Look at this picture and see if you can guess what the platform is used for in addition to helicopters. Answer at the bottom of the page!
That is Tiger Woods, the famous pro golfer, practicing his tee shot. Think he can hit it all the way to the mainland?? That's a long shot, even for Tiger!
Apparently the helipad atop the Burj can be used for all sorts of things.
Wouldn't it be fun to be a guest of the rich and famous?
I think we will have to be content with admiring it from a distance. Mona said it was $150 just to visit the place.
She and her cousin decided to "pass".
(Editor's Note: The golf pictures were contributed by Judy Walsh. The Tennis pictures were contributed by Gary Richardson)
Wouldn't it be fun to be a guest of the rich and famous?
I think we will have to be content with admiring it from a distance. Mona said it was $150 just to visit the place.
She and her cousin decided to "pass".
(Editor's Note: The golf pictures were contributed by Judy Walsh. The Tennis pictures were contributed by Gary Richardson)
That's Andre Agassi and Roger Federer
My guess is that they don't chase the balls. Too bad they probably can't afford to buy a mesh to enclose the court. Maybe the tennis balls float and they fetch them from the water below.
Does anyone besides me feel it is vaguely decadent to keep wasting golf balls and tennis balls by plunking them into the Persian Gulf?
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