The Burj Al Arab is without doubt the worlds most luxurious and iconic hotel, with no less then 7 stars to attribute to its name. The hotel rises from the Arabian Gulf on a man made island, just metres away from the shores of the stunning Jumeirah beach. The shire brilliance behind masterminding and creating the Burj Al Arab which stands majestically at 321 metres, imposing itself on the Dubai coastline is something remarkable that you can get accustomed to in such a cosmopolitan city such as Dubai.
The Burj Al Arab stunningly executes an unforgettable entire hotel experience for its guests, with the magic beginning even before you step foot in the hotel. The Burj Al Arab has the world's largest chauffeur-driven fleets of Rolls Royce's which can be hired by guests to transport them to the hotel. On the 28th floor of the hotel is the helicopter pad, where guests can take advantage of the hotel's dedicated helicopter transfer service. The Burj Al Arab has a told of 202 duplex suites across 27 floors which are comprised of a range of different suits each with their own individual charm. The very essence of luxury is indoctrinated into every suite, I have picked out a few facilities that I find particularly desirable to share with you all! A pillow menu with a range of 13 pillows and quits to choose from, walk-in shower and Jacuzzi/Spa bath with a complimentary bath menu with music and aromatherapy associates bath oils prepared by your butler and a full range of men and ladies Hermes amenities (full size). The Burj Al Arab has numerous different restaurants guests can select from, including 'Al Mahara' which has been voted as one of the top ten hotel restaurants in the world.
Kate: Alas, Chelsie and I did not arrive at the Burj Al Arab in a Rolls Royce or helicopter but the excitement, and suspense at visiting such a prestigious hotel was still overwhelming. The Burj Al Arab applies very strict security regarding entry into the hotel. Entrance is only granted if you are either staying or dinning at the hotel, so make sure to bring your booking confirmation letter. Despite having seen the Burj Al Arab, nothing quite prepares you for your first proper sight when you drive up to the front doors. Arriving at the hotel, the staff from the word go could not be more helpful, polite and genuine if they tried. Chelsie and I made sure to arrive within good time so we could appreciate the beauty that comprises the Burj Al Arab, beginning with the glorious fountain at the entrance.
We were shown to our table by our waitress, who warmly welcomed us to the Skyview Bar before proceeding to tell us what the afternoon tea would entail. The skyview bar is luxurious, immaculate and spacious with an undeniable ora of sophistication. I particularly liked that due to its big windows natural daylight pours into the bar, whilst presenting you with views of Dubai's hot spots including The Palm, The World's Islands and Burj Khalifa. In no time at all, our waitress returned with a warm flannel for our hands before offering us a glass of Roederer Champagne which is poured for you at your table or a non alcoholic alternative inline with muslim beliefs. I can honestly say at this stage I could not be happier to be in such a prestigious location, enjoying champagne and eagerly awaiting our afternoon tea to begin!
After enjoying arguably one to many sandwiches our waitress returned once more to offer us a freshly squeezed fruit juice of our fancy. We both selected pineapple juice which arrived promptly in perfect timing for the main body of our afternoon tea. The afternoon tea stand is shaped like the Burj Al Arab with four colourful tiers filled with delicious treats! The first tier contains little pots of Devonshire clotted cream and handmade jam's, the second tier is complete with both plain and fruit scones, the third tier the first delicious cake selection with options such as creme brûlée, shortbread and carrot cakes and the final tier continued on this theme with more extravagant desserts. Once again each tier had unlimited refills meaning you were able to sample each one, my favourite dessert although a close call was the creme brûlée.
After the chocolates we thought our afternoon tea really had finished, but being the Burj Al Arab this was not the case! Our waitress came to our table with a single red rose, and mini birthday cake complete with a candle for me. I was so touched at this gesture, it really was the perfect ending to a beautiful birthday afternoon tea.
We would heartily recommend this afternoon tea to anybody, especially for a special celebration such as a birthday! The Burj Al Arab really sets the standards for afternoon tea across the globe in every component you could think of; food quality, selections, originality, location and attentiveness of staff. We cannot wait to return again soon.
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I've had afternoon tea here too and it's amazing. Thank you for a great post I have just found your blog and it's my mission to have afternoon tea in all the cities of the world!
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