It would be easy to run out of superlatives when describing Burj Al Arab, a hotel that has already become an internationally recognizable landmark. Burj Al Arab's sail-shaped structure, which soars 321 metres above the Arabian Gulf, has already become as much a point of reference in Dubai as the Eiffel Tower is in Paris. Indeed, Burj Al Arab - is taller than the French monument and just 60 metres shorter than New York's Empire State Building.

Its innovative design, both interior and exterior, has been praised by experts worldwide and Burj Al Arab is universally regarded as a symbol of the new millennium.

For guests staying at the all-suite hotel, the experience will be unmatched. Burj Al Arab scales new heights of luxury, introducing new levels of comfort and service befitting a property that opens its doors to guests at the dawn of a new millennium.

The unique hotel is also rapidly becoming a symbol of Dubai's growing international stature.

Like the United Arab Emirates itself, Burj Al Arab combines the very best of traditional and modern. Here the latest technology is employed alongside Arabian traditions of hospitality, resulting in a truly memorable experience.

Built on a man-made island lying 280 metres off-shore, Burj Al Arab, which houses 202 duplex suites, is the final phase of Dubai's most ambitious resort project to date. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, with its highly acclaimed restaurants, 600 bedrooms and purpose-built conference and banqueting centre, has already won international awards. Adjacent to the hotel is Wild Wadi, the most technologically advanced water theme park of its kind in the world.

These exciting developments have caught the imagination of both residents and holidaymakers alike, and have collectively raised visitors' expectations of a holiday experience. The opening of Burj Al Arab will undoubtedly serve to raise them even further