In Dubai, very little happens on a small scale. The landmark Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel, which floats on its own man-made island, has added a huge outdoor terrace that stretches 328 feet over the ...

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 ...

Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel has gained a reputation as "the world's most luxurious hotel." I stayed there to find out if it lives up to the hype.

If you’re a guest at Burj Al Arab, the moment you arrive at the airport you get swept off your feet by a white Rolls Royce -- that is, if you decide not to arrange a helicopter transfer from the ...

The Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai bills itself as "the world's most luxurious hotel." It's quite the claim, but if any city in the world was going to be home to such a hotel, it's Dubai ...

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 ...

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 ...