Dubai's most famous sail-shaped luxury hotel Jumeirah Burj al Arab opened. Its general manager reveals his plans for the only 7-star hotel in the world.

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There are few buildings as instantly recognisable as Dubai’s Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. Celebrating its 25 th anniversary on December 1, the hotel changed the face of the city when it opened. And while in global terms 25 years may be a mere blink of an eye, in Dubai, it’s practically ancient history.

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab on 1st December 2024. Since its opening in 1999, the hotel has redefined luxury hospitality in the UAE, with the iconic dhow sail-shaped landmark becoming a globally recognised symbol of excellence in tourism.

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, celebrated the 25th anniversary of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab on 1st 2024.

Burj Al Arab's many monikers include “the world’s most luxurious hotel” and simply “the Dubai Sail”. As it celebrates its 25th anniversary on Sunday, it’s tempting to focus on the superlatives – the gold-plated interiors,

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab on 1st December 2024. Since its opening

The duo of properties will see an exclusive private island and a safari offering added to Jumeirah’s luxury portfolio… Jumeirah is the Dubai-born hospitality group behind icons including the Burj Al Arab and the Madinat Jumeirah complex of resorts.