• The Burj Al Arab was considered the tallest hotel in the world

until before 2007, as the Rose tower would take this title after its
construction was completed.
• It was designed by british architect Tom Wright and is inspired by
the sails of a dhow.
• The hotel is built on an artificial island that is linked to Dubai by a
bridge.
• The total amount of the construction of the hotel reached $650
million.
• The building remains standing thanks to the use of 230 concrete
piles.