Tower · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Burj Al Arab
The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, lit. 'Arab Tower'), commonly known as Burj Al Arab, is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Built 1999.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Type | Tower |
| Built | 1999 |
| Architect | Tom Wright |
| Height | Height: 321 m |
| Coordinates | 25.1414° N, 55.1853° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Burj Al Arab is known for
The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, lit. 'Arab Tower'), commonly known as Burj Al Arab, is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
About Burj Al Arab
The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, lit. 'Arab Tower'), commonly known as Burj Al Arab, is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Developed and managed by Jumeirah, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world, although 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space.
History
The Burj Al Arab was designed by the British multidisciplinary consultancy Atkins, led by architect Tom Wright of WKA. He came up with the iconic design and signature translucent fiberglass facade that serves as a shield from the desert sun during the day and as a screen for illumination at night. The design and construction were managed by Canadian engineer Rick Gregory, and construction managed by David Kirby also of WS Atkins.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Burj Al Arab website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Dubai International Airport (DXB) |
| Distance from the airport | 12.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Dubai International Airport (DXB) · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 13.8 miles away
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) · Dubai(Jebel Ali), United Arab Emirates · 17.0 miles away
- Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · 24.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Burj Al Arab?
The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, lit. 'Arab Tower'), commonly known as Burj Al Arab, is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Where is Burj Al Arab located?
Burj Al Arab is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its coordinates are 25.1414° N, 55.1853° E.
How do I get to Burj Al Arab?
The nearest town is Dubai, and the nearest airport is Dubai International Airport (DXB), about 12.8 miles away (straight line).
When was Burj Al Arab built?
Burj Al Arab was built 1999.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Al_Arab — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62939 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.jumeirah.com/en/stay/dubai/burj-al-arab-jumeirah — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.