Back in the early 1990s, the beach was known locally as the Chicago Beach and the project started life as a replacement for the existing Chicago Beach Hotel. Eventually, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al ...

The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, Dubai's last word in opulent ... A visiting journalist famously described it as the world's only seven-star hotel, an inaccurate label that has stuck over the years.

While outshined by newer resorts on Palm Island among others, it remains a favorite for those wanting a real beach and the best views of Burj al-Arab. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, together with the ...