Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai has unveiled Terrace, a highly anticipated outdoor deck as an extension to the hotel. The 10,800-square-foot luxury deck fans 330 feet out into the Persian Gulf and accommodates 32 air-conditioned cabanas, 400 sun loungers, a fresh-water pool, a saltwater pool, a restaurant, and a bar.
When Burj Al Arab opened in 1999 it was the most outrageous and creative building in Dubai, if not in the world, from an architectural construction point of view. Standing on an artificial island of sand, supported by 250 columns, its sail-shaped building has become the most iconic image of Dubai, similar to Sydney’s Opera House or New York’s Statue of Liberty.
In recent years Dubai has become a city of innovation, especially in architecture and luxury.
The Terrace deck was developed by marine construction experts ADMARES at a shipyard in Finland that specializes in the construction of cruise ships and yachts. The Jumeirah Group, which owns Burj Al Arab, said the process of construction and installation was intended to cause minimal impact to the marine environment and provide shade for local fish and to attract undersea ecosystems that are known to cluster around steel piles. Once constructed in Finland, the 5,000-ton deck was shipped by sea in six parts and assembled on-site.
Guests can enjoy alfresco dining at Scape Restaurant & Bar, which serves California cuisine. Cabanas are available for hotel guests and members. The air-conditioned 24 cabanas and 8 Royal Cabanas overlooking the Dubai skyline accommodate up to four people and come with butler service.
The One Bedroom Suite at Burj Al Arab starts at AED 10,000 ($2,700) per night and the most luxurious Royal Suite is AED 70,000 ($19,000) per night.
