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View Poll Results: Burj Al Arab, Dubai
10 762 45.63%
9.5 263 15.75%
9.0 213 12.75%
8.5 99 5.93%
8.0 87 5.21%
7.5 35 2.10%
7.0 42 2.51%
6.5 17 1.02%
6.0 12 0.72%
5.5 10 0.60%
5.0 16 0.96%
4.5 6 0.36%
4.0 10 0.60%
3.5 4 0.24%
3 and below 94 5.63%
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Old August 1st, 2005, 01:21 PM   #241
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Well, the interiors are really overdone, but it's supposed to be like that. They look kinda cool in a way.
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Old August 1st, 2005, 01:54 PM   #242
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Here are some pics from its completely over the top and insane interior decor. The good thing is that every place seems to have its own designs.
A good quote from Markmywords describes it perfectly:
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The first impression you get from it is ofcourse "Isnt that too freaking gaudy?" and you can hear the whole building screaming at you "Idiot! thats the intention"



























I reduced the quality in order to make these easier for 56k users.
Here's the original thread where these were posted:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...9&page=1&pp=20
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Old August 1st, 2005, 07:49 PM   #243
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The interiour designer is a lady of Chinese origin.
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Old August 1st, 2005, 07:53 PM   #244
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And to think that this is the "standart" duplex-suite

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Old August 2nd, 2005, 01:52 PM   #245
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....which is 160 sqm.
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Old August 3rd, 2005, 12:55 AM   #246
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A masterpiece -9-
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Old August 3rd, 2005, 01:41 AM   #247
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Burj Al Arab is nothing short of a wonder. 9.5!
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Old August 5th, 2005, 08:59 AM   #248
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Quite good~~~~
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Old August 5th, 2005, 03:26 PM   #249
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^ Quite good ... only?
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Old August 8th, 2005, 02:12 AM   #250
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Old August 20th, 2005, 06:38 PM   #251
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My favourite building 10/10!!!!
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Old September 1st, 2005, 05:39 PM   #252
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the best in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!10 for sure
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Old September 2nd, 2005, 09:00 PM   #253
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a world Icon! my favourite in Dubai. 10
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Old September 3rd, 2005, 12:14 AM   #254
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very very good
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Old September 5th, 2005, 01:02 AM   #255
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9.5 Love the ocean setting!!!
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Old September 14th, 2005, 10:19 AM   #256
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Very unique building, thanks
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Old September 16th, 2005, 12:03 PM   #257
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12/10 (have to check 10)
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Old September 16th, 2005, 06:49 PM   #258
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Old September 16th, 2005, 11:13 PM   #259
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WOW the interiors are amazing as this is the only 7 ******* beauty on earth. it looks like paradise. It is my dream to go to this hotel once in my lifetime.

AMAZING 10/10
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Old September 24th, 2005, 01:31 AM   #260
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the best in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!12 for sure

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