Most of the luxury hotels with their audacious designs are to be found along the beaches of Jumeirah, creating a sort "Las Vegas" by the sea. Of them, the grandest is the Burj Al Arab. This luxury hotel (the tallest in the world) is in a tower block 1,050 ft high in the shape of a sail. For protection, it , it was built on an artificial island facing the beaches of Jumeirah. Some 656 ft above sea level, the panoramic restaurant offers a spectacular view of the Gulf.
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The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai The Atlantis hotel is located on one of the beaches in Palm Jumeirah.
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The Burj al Arab's helipad, Dubai The Burj al Arab, run by Jumeirah, has long been Dubai's top hotel.
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The Jumeirah Beach hotel, Dubai With its wave architecture, the hotel is instantly recognisable.
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JBR, Dubai JBR, or Jumeirah Beach Resort, is the most popular area of Dubai for its beaches and hotels.
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The Palm monorail, Dubai The Palm island is linked to the mainland via a bridge and a monorail.
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The Burj al Arab, Dubai The hotel, which is well worth visiting, has become a top landmark in Dubai.
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