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The difference between a five-star hotel and Burj Al Arab, which has been described as the world's "only seven-star hotel," is not the gold-plated ceilings or complimentary Hermès perfume. Once you're ...

April 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 in 1999 and at a time when tourism ...

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 in 1999 and at a time when tourism in the region has ...

When someone tells you a place is "the most luxurious hotel in the world," the natural response might be to ask incredulously, "What makes it so luxurious?" That's how I felt before visiting the Burj ...

With its towering skyscrapers, super-sized shopping malls and ultra-luxurious trappings, it’s easy to see why visitors can get swept away by the glitz and glamour of Dubai. From a gold-plated welcome ...