No budget, no limits: UAE's ultra-luxe long weekend getaways
Rising from its own private island, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah delivers a level of extravagance that few hotels in the world can rival. With nine lavish duplex suites to choose from, each spanning two floors, the stay is anything but ordinary. Expect grand spiral staircases, floor to ceiling windows with sweeping sea views, marble-clad bathrooms with jacuzzis, and interiors dripping in gold, yes, even the iPads are 24-karat.
Every suite includes round the clock butler service, a private bar, luxury Hermes amenities, and ultra personalised details. Step outside your suite to access the hotel's signature experiences, from the Terrace's private cabanas and saltwater infinity pools, to Talise Spa's two-storey sanctuary and an award-winning culinary line-up including the underwater magic of Al Mahara and skyline views at Al Muntaha.
Helicopter arrivals? Done. Rolls-Royce chauffeur service? Naturally. Private spa treatments, curated dining on the beach, or a full cinematic screening inside your suite? Just ask your personal concierge is ready to make it all happen.
Location: Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
Contact: +971 4 301 7777, jumeirah.com/burjalarab, @jumeirahburjalarab
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