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For The First Time Ever, Dubai’s Iconic Burj Al Arab Closed for 18 Months

Dubai’s skyline is about to look a little different. The world-famous Burj Al Arab has officially entered an 18-month hiatus. This marks the first major overhaul for the “seven-sta...

How did the Burj Al Arab become the world’s first ‘seven star hotel’?

It’s one of Dubai’s most famous icons, but just how much star power does the Burj Al Arab actually have? After the recent announcement of the Burj Al Arab closing for 1.5 years for...

Dubai's landmark Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18-month refurb amid tourism decline

By Mireia MerinoApril 15 (Reuters) - Luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai will shut during a major 18-month renovation, a staff member confirmed on Wednesday, its first since opening...

The iconic Burj Al Arab to close for restoration

The renowned ‘7 star’ hotel will undergo extensive upgrades over 18 months It’s been a symbol of uncompromising luxury on Dubai’s hotel scene for more than 25 years, but the Burj A...

Iconic Dubai hotel closes for renovations

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab will close for up to 18 months as part of a restoration programme designed to…

The Dubai Growth Story

Dubai’s transformation from a modest trading port into one of the world’s most dynamic global cities is often described as a modern economic miracle. In just a few decades, this em...

The ‘Wasl Tower’, a skyscraper in Dubai featuring a terracotta ceramic façade designed by the architectural firm UNS, ha...

A next-generation tower that comb...

Video: Fire erupts at under-construction tower in Dubai Marina

ALBAWABA - A blaze was reported at an under-construction building near Al Habtoor Grand in Dubai Marina on Wednesday morning, local media revealed...

The Dubai Mall. Interesting Facts

The Dubai Mall is not just a shopping destination, it’s a global icon of luxury, entertainment, and architectural ambition. Located in the heart of Dubai, right next to the towerin...

Building with a Twist: UNS Adds a Sleek Silhouette to Dubai

Wasl Tower brings design restraint to a city full of showstopping supertalls and bombastic high-rises.

Отель «Бурдж аль-Араб» («отель-парус») в Дубае закрывают на полтора года. Недавно он попал под удар иранских дронов

Отель «Бурдж аль-Араб» (Burj Al Arab) в Дубае, известный как «отель-парус», закрывается на полтора года для реставрации, сообщили в управляющем холдинге Jumeirah Group.

Must See In Dubai

Dubai is one of the world’s most dynamic travel destinations, blending futuristic architecture with rich cultural heritage. Here are the top 10 attractions in Dubai which are a mus...

Your cultural guide to Dubai’s must-visit spots

After unifying in 1971, the UAE has come a long way and there are several cultural spots that mark its rich heritage. In Dubai, there are many sites that display the nation’s histo...

Dubai’s Iconic “7-Star” Burj Al Arab Closes, Undergoing 18-Month Renovation

I was wondering when this would finally happen, and it sure seems like the timing makes sense…

UNS’s newly completed wasl tower leans into a twisting contrapposto stance over dubai

UNS completes wasl tower in dubai with a twisting form and ceramic facade that employs sustainable strategies for high rise design. The post UNS’s newly completed wasl tower leans...

Al Faya prehistoric cultural landscape shapes human history

Watch: Visit Dubai shares video of Dubai reimagined in LEGO

The video was shared by Dubai’s official tourism account Dubai wasn’t built overnight. It grew brick by brick into the city it is today – a fitting comparison to a video from Dubai...

Supertall skyscraper comes with a cool terracotta twist

In a world dominated by glass rectangular towers, the recently completed Wasl Tower takes a different approach to skyscraper design. The supertall features a twisting form wrapped...