DUBAI Burj Al Arab: A global icon of Arabian Luxury

The Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel located in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Managed by Jumeirah Hotel Group, the Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island that is 280 m (920 ft).

The shape of the structure is designed to resemble the sail of a ship.

It has a helipad near the roof, at a height of 210 m (689 ft) above ground and has been used as a car race track, a boxing ring, a tennis match, and the jumping off point for the highest kite surfing jump in history.