Simply Abu Dhabi VI

So the room, of course, exceeded all of our expectations. But once we stepped outside, too, we were amazed by what we saw. For example, situated between the escalators leading to Sahn Eddar was a really beautiful waterfall bringing together finely atomised water with fibre optics to produce a spectacular kaleidoscope effect. Neither of us had seen anything like it! As water and fog flow downward through its glass, stone-filled steps, the water arches elegantly in a skilfully choreographed movement. And the wonderful atrium of the hotel is the world’s tallest: over 180 meters in height. It is flooded by a gorgeous warm, natural light, and flanked by golden columns, with a beautiful central fountain where water arches dance in sudden bursts over 42 meters into the air. The rarest Statutario marble - the very same kind that was used by Michelangelo when creating his masterpiece sculptures - was used in the hotel’s walls and flooring. Amazingly, we were told that over 30 different types were used throughout the entire hotel, covering nearly 24,000 square metres: that’s an incredible 10,000 square metres of smooth marble flooring in suites and lift lobbies and 13,000 square metres in public areas. And alongside this, there’s 1,590 square metres of 24-carat gold leaf. We hope you can now understand why the Burj Al Arab building is now acknowledged as being among the very finest in the world. Like the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, it is renowned as a world leader in its opulence, in the quality of its architecture, and in its absolute attention to every detail that will enhance the experience of its guests. It’s an exceptional place that becomes your home. Big thanks to Mr Heinrich Morio – the Hotel General Manager and his magnificent management team, led by Mrs Detria Williamson – the Marketing Mogul who keeps the Burj brand fresh and fabulous. Most of all, we tip our hats with the utmost respect toMr Gerald Lawless the Executive Chairman at Jumeirah Group, the company who built and operate this prestigious property, a truly remarkable visionary whose work ethic and passion could only be described as highly commendable and brilliant, just like the Burj! Find out more about the beautiful Burj Al Arab online at: http://www.jumeirah.com Al Mahara Restaurant Al Mahara Restaurant 6 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I