In a nutshell
- The Burj Al Arab is not only the most famous of Dubai’s many luxury hotels — it’s one of the most extravagant hotels on the planet, often called a 7-star hotel.
- A stay at the Burj Al Arab costs between 1,200 and 5,000 euros per night.
- You can also visit the Burj Al Arab as part of a Dubai combo tour, a speedboat tour, or by booking dinner at the hotel.
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How Do You Get Into the Burj Al Arab?
Unfortunately, you can’t just walk right in — but you can book a table at one of the hotel’s restaurants for dinner or afternoon tea.
The prices are well above what you’d normally pay, but what else would you expect at one of the most luxurious hotels in the world?
By the way: If you’re looking for a more affordable option for your stay in Dubai, we recommend the Somewhere Hotel Apartment and the Rove Hotel.
To visit the Burj Al Arab, you’ll need a table reservation at one of the hotel’s restaurants.
Without one, you simply won’t be let in.
Which makes total sense — it’s primarily a hotel, and guests pay serious money for their privacy.
That’s also why only certain floors are accessible with a reservation. But honestly, that’s no problem at all — the lobby alone will take your breath away!
What You Need to Know Before Visiting the Burj Al Arab
For your Burj Al Arab visit, leave the flip flops and shorts at your hotel and bring some dressier attire. This is a hotel of superlatives, and its bars and restaurants expect you to dress the part.
More specifically, the dress code is:
For men: no sneakers, no T-shirts, no jeans — instead, wear dress pants, closed-toe shoes, and a collared shirt. A tie isn’t required.
For women: no swimwear or athletic clothing — go for something elegant. You can’t go wrong with a dress.
When you arrive, have your reservation number ready — the one you received when you booked online — so hotel security will let you through.
Getting to the Burj Al Arab
The Burj Al Arab sits on an artificial island off the Dubai coast, connected to the mainland by a bridge. The easiest way to get there is to simply take a taxi straight to the entrance.
Some of the options listed here also include a transfer, where a chauffeur picks you up from your hotel or cruise ship and brings you back after your Burj Al Arab tour.
How to Visit the Burj Al Arab: All Your Options
Right now, you can book a table at a hotel restaurant for tea or dinner only.
Prices are steep and vary depending on what’s included. To help you figure out which option makes the most sense for you, we’ve laid them all out below.
Our Recommendation: Combo Tour of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium, and Tea Time at the Burj Al Arab
Chances are you’ll want to see not just the Burj Al Arab, but also the Burj Khalifa. Both are absolute must-sees among the top Dubai attractions.
There’s a great package that lets you book both at once — and the Dubai Aquarium is thrown in as a third top pick.
The tour costs around $290 per person and includes:
a tour guide who picks you up from your hotel or cruise ship, takes you to all three attractions, and drops you back
visit to the Burj Khalifa including the 124th floor
visit to the Dubai Aquarium
visit to the Burj Al Arab including an afternoon snack and tea
Check out the Burj Khalifa + Burj Al Arab + Dubai Aquarium package
Dinner at the Burj Al Arab
Your evening kicks off with a short buggy ride to the hotel. Halfway there, you stop briefly to snap photos of the Burj Al Arab and the glittering Dubai skyline.
The tour ends right at the hotel, where you’ll sit down to dinner from an international buffet — Mediterranean, Chinese, European, Arabic, American, Japanese, you name it.
Along with dinner, you’ll get to explore the hotel atrium, the glamorous Royal Suite, and an Experience Suite where you can learn about the history of the Burj Al Arab in an interactive way.
And the whole time, you’ll have those breathtaking views from one of the tallest hotels in the world.
Price: approx. €115 per person
Book dinner at the Burj Al Arab
Dubai Speedboat Tour with Views of the Burj Al Arab
This speedboat tour is a seriously fun way to discover Dubai’s most iconic sights from the water.
You’ll cruise past the Burj Al Arab, plus the Ain Dubai, the Atlantis Hotel, and Dubai Marina.
Just keep in mind: you’ll see the Burj Al Arab up close, but only from the outside. On the plus side, it’s a whole lot cheaper than the other options.
Price: from €30 per person
Staying at the Burj Al Arab
As you can probably imagine, a night at the Burj Al Arab doesn’t come cheap — but it’s one of those bucket-list experiences. Every room is a suite with ocean views, and the smallest comes in at a modest 1,830 square feet — comfortably sleeping a family of four.
On top of that, you get your own bar, a Jacuzzi, a 24-karat gold iPad, a 21-inch iMac, and a personal butler. Rates start at just under €1,660 per night, plus VAT and fees. Breakfast is included, naturally.
Sometimes you just have to go all out!
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