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Burj Al Arab | DUBAI | 321 m | 56 fl

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Burj Al Arab
Dubai, UAE


HEIGHT: 321m/1,053 feet
FLOORS: 60 floors
COMPLETION: 1999
ARCHITECT: W.S. Atkins & Partners

The world's tallest hotel has acquired the reputation of being the world's most luxurious hotel and has been swamped with critical acclaim from travel writers around the globe. Journalist Kathi Everden commented: "There is no such thing as a seven star hotel because hotel ratings only go up to five star. But there are hotels that go beyond five star so the terminology has grown up around Burj Al Arab because it is an exceptional hotel.

Tom Wills Wright, architect with WS Atkins, explained: "The brief was to create a building that would become an icon for Dubai rather like Sydney has its Opera House and Egypt has the pyramids. The brief was given by Jumierah International who wanted something novel, different, which can be symbol of Dubai. The litmus test we used to assess if we had fulfilled the brief was to see if we could draw the building in five seconds Pictionary style and ask everybody to name it. "We built the tower on its own island because we thought it enhanced the iconic nature of the building, and that seemed logical because the building looks like a sail of a ship."

Central to the hotel's design is the atrium. It takes up a third of the interior space and, with a height of 182 metres; it could accommodate the Statue of Liberty. Technology is everywhere in the hotel from the suite-only bedrooms to the submarine that carries guests to the Al Mahara underwater restaurant. A team of marine biologists look after the three huge aquariums which create a coral reef that is home to 40 species of fish.













 
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Sky-high: Aston Martin airlifted 1,000ft on top of luxury Dubai hotel in James Bond-style stunt to mark centenary

Latest Vanquish model lifted onto helipad at Burj Al Arab hotel
First time feat has been attempted at world's fourth tallest hotel

By Steve Robson

PUBLISHED: 09:48, 19 January 2013 | UPDATED: 09:52, 19 January 2013

t’s more sky-high than Skyfall.

But James Bond’s favourite car-maker has taken an Aston Martin to new heights with a dramatic daredevil stunt to celebrate the car-maker’s 100th anniversary.

The audacious event saw the airlift of Aston Martin’s ultimate grand tourer - the Vanquish - onto the helipad at the luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel - the world's fourth tallest - in Dubai


Spectacular: The Aston Martin Vanquish was dropped onto a helipad on top of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai



On air: The Vanquish floats 1,000ft above the Dubai skyline



High flyer: The James Bond-style stunt was attempted to mark the 100th anniversary of the iconic car-maker



The Vanquish sits proudly atop the Burj Al Arab hotel after a successful landing on the 1,000ft helipad


It’s the first time a car has been placed onto the helipad, which sits 1,000ft above the ground at the top of the sail-shaped building.

Aston Martin chief executive Dr Ulrich Bez said: ‘It is with great pride that we continue our centenary celebrations in such a unique manner in the city of Dubai.

'We have achieved another world first – one of many for Aston Martin over the years. This is a true feat for Aston Martin and a fantastic way to begin a new century of global success for our iconic brand.'

He said: 'Aston Martin remains one of the most exclusive and sought-after brands in the world, so it is only right that a key element of our year-long centenary celebrations takes place in a similarly high profile destination.'


The Vanquish is carried through the air in scenes reminiscent of a James Bond classic



he stunt comes as Aston martin celebrates 100 years of flying high as James Bond's favourite car


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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...e-stunt-mark-centenary.html?ito=feeds-newsxml


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#722 ·
Latest Vanquish model lifted onto helipad at Burj Al Arab hotel
First time feat has been attempted at world's fourth tallest hotel

By Steve Robson


High flyer: The James Bond-style stunt was attempted to mark the 100th anniversary of the iconic car-maker
Stunning skyscraper! I forgot how high I rated this amazing structure before but now I'm giving it a 9.5!
 
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9/10
I couldn't disagree more. I think it certainly is a beautiful building, very unique both inside and out. The challenges the architects and engineers had to overcome for it to be built in the harsh conditions of the gulf on reclaimed land were immense.
Also, having stayed there before for a few days back in 2010 I can say I would love to go back. Yes its a little expensive, but you are treated like royalty, and their suites are just amazing.
 
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