The Burj Al Arab from afar looks as if it’s about to sail into the Arabian Sea on a windy day. It touts itself as a “7-star hotel,” so I figured I’d find out for myself when I stayed there in November ...

When thinking of luxury, various images come to mind, from sprawling mansions to exotic vacations on sun-kissed beaches. However, one word that universally evokes a sense of opulence is “gold.” ...

When we think of the Burj Al Arab, we think luxury. Being the only 7 star hotel in the world, this is not a destination which you would look at for the occasional sleep-over. Nor could you walk in ...

Showers embellished with 24-carat gold tiles. Duvets filled with eiderdown harvested from abandoned duck nests in Iceland. Pillow menus. Thirty different types of marble. A ceiling made of 21,000 ...

How many hotels can claim to be recognisable by their silhouette alone, like Peter Pan? The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, Dubai's last word in opulent, excessive luxury, can. Since it opened its glass doors ...

With its eye-catching dhow sail design and its own man-made island, it continues to be one of the must-see attractions in the city, and pictures of it have filled up many a camera roll over the years.

Of the 10 tallest hotels in the world, eight are in Dubai, including Rose Rayhaan by Rotana (333 metres), Burj Al Arab (321 ...

One of the most decorated luxury hotels in the world, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, was recently named the "best hotel in the world" by the Ultratravel Awards. The Burj has frequently been called "the ...

The answer is yes if you believe that what determines the degree of luxury is unapologetic opulence and indulgent personal service that spoils you rotten 24/7. However, the exuberant interior -- ...