Dubai’s Burj Al Arab, which bills itself as the world’s most luxurious hotel, has unveiled a one-of-a-kind extension with a restaurant, swimming pools, beach and cabanas over the water, dailymail.co.uk reports.
The innovative terrace stretches nearly 330ft into the Persian Gulf and was in eight pieces when it was transported 2,800 miles from Finland to the United Arab Emirates by ship.
Guests at the sail-shaped hotel will be able to go for a dip in a freshwater pool or a saltwater infinity pool, or relax in 32 air-conditioned cabanas that are serviced by butlers.
Footage shows how the 110,000-square foot terrace was constructed in pieces and then shipped to Dubai, where heavy-duty cranes were used to lower the pieces onto 90 steel piles.
It took just 11 months to build, ship and install the 5,000-tonne terrace, which was designed to blend into the hotel and not interfere with marine life, said Jumeirah Group, the Burj Al Arab’s owner.
State-owned Jumeirah said the terrace is a world-first in marine and off-site construction, and was developed by marine construction experts Admares in Finland.
Linked by a central walkway, the terrace is home to Scape Restaurant and Bar, where guests can choose from a menu of Californian fusion-style dishes, and a beach with 1,000 tonnes of white sand, while the plush cabanas can accommodate up to four guests.
Every cabana has a dining and bar menu, spa services, fully-stocked minibar, fresh fruit, an espresso machine and TV.
Eight of the cabanas also have a private bathroom, shower area and veranda.
The two infinity pools have 10 million mosaic tiles in shades of azure and gold, Jacuzzis and swim-up bars.
Even though hotels are graded on five stars, the Burj Al Arab has been touted as the world’s only seven-star hotel, with personal butlers, chauffeurs who drive Rolls-Royce cars and lavish suites.
The world’s third tallest hotel is located on an artificial island and has become a symbol of Dubai’s extravagance.
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