Did you know that you can appreciate the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah as a non-guest? From admiring its Statuario marble walls and vibrant interiors if you have a dinner reservation to booking afternoon tea or taking the Inside Burj Al Arab tour, you can experience its grandeur up close. And now you can also behold the hotel’s Al Falak Ballroom while attending an enchanting Candlelight concert.
Whether you are a lucky tour ticket holder, are visiting for an event, the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, just 60m shorter than the Empire State Building, is hard to miss and easy to get to—there is a taxi drop off area as well as valet parking for the Inside Burj Al Arab tour.
Facts, Curiosities and Interesting Things about Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
1. A striking resemblance
The design of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah was led by Tom Wright, a British architect known for his Structural Expressionism style designs, including Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi and the Ribbon of Light in Iran. Wright found his inspiration, aptly, in the sea. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah emerges from the sea below as a silhouette of a billowing Arabian dhow sail. The distinctive shape of the hotel continues to attest its charm and “protective elegance”.
2. More detail around every opulent corner
It would be impossible to describe every luxurious and spectacular detail of this gem in Dubai. From its unique interiors designed by Khuan Chew, of KCA International, to the custom-made carpets and rugs from South Africa and India, everything about Burj Al Arab Jumeirah says wealth and grandeur.
3. 10,000sqm of privacy
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah also boasts its impressive 10,000 sqm terrace. Guests can lounge while looking out at the Arabian Gulf. Outside, the terrace includes 24 private cabanas, eight royal cabanas and 400 sun loungers. Inside, guests can find 5,000m2 of retail space, VIP areas, locker rooms and showers.
Candlelight concerts at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
The Candlelight series invites guests to listen to renditions of some of their favourite music while sitting surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight. These intimate performances are coming to illuminate the Al Falak Ballroom at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah this season. The grand space inspired by an 18th-century Viennese opera house is a stunning setting for all concerts, especially those lit up by thousands of candles.
What else can you do at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah?
If you’d rather soak up the relaxing and rich air at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah instead of going on a guided tour around the hotel, you need to check out “Dubai’s best beach club”—SAL. You can book a panoramic cabana and spend the day there, lounging and feasting on Spanish, Portuguese and other Mediterranean flavours.
With another seven gastronomic offerings within the hotel, guests can take their pick of what they fancy. There are cocktails to be enjoyed with sunset views and senses to be captivated in the Michelin-starred Al Muntaha restaurant headed up by acclaimed chef Saverio Sbaragli.
While attending a one-of-a-kind Candlelight concert at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is hard to beat, Candlelight is also taking over other spectacular venues across Dubai. Listen to takes on timeless composers and modern-day icons while appreciating some of the most iconic architecture the city has to offer.