Sky View Bar Burj Al Arab Dubai

One of the most expensive and exclusive places to have tea or drinks in the world, be sure to make your reservations well in advance because you won't even be allowed to go near the premisis without advanced reservations, reservations for tea should be made about a week in advance if you would like to have tea/coffee sprinkled with 24 carat gold dust.

Suspended 200 metres above sea level, spectacular views are guaranteed from the 27th Floor of Burj Al Arab.This stylish bar is located adjacent to the renowned Al Muntaha restaurant and provides a sophisticated setting with scenic window.This is a wonderful location for Indulgent Afternoon Tea, dinner drinks that are served within an ambience of luxury and comfort.

Experience Dubai Hospitality Burj Al Arab

Cost of staying at the hotel: Cheapest Suite: Aprox. US$ 2000 per night.
Royal Suite: Starting at US$ 28000 per night.

Burj Al Arab has become an iconic symbol of Dubai. It is one of the regions most famous tourist landmarks, and as a hotel it has set new standards for excellence in Arabian hospitality. The hotel, which was inaugurated in 1999, established its presence with its futuristic and magnificent exterior.

In its relatively short tenure on the Dubai coastline this legendary and symbolic hotel has attracted international attention and awe, ensuring its place as one of the most photographed structures in the world. Designed to resemble a billowing sail, Burj Al Arab soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai skyline. Illuminated at night by choreographed lighting representing water and fire – Burj Al Arab is simply individual, inspired, impressive.

This all-suite hotel reflects the very finest that the world has to offer. With a discreet in-suite check-in, private reception desk on every floor and a brigade of highly trained butlers, you can be assured of the ultimate in personal service throughout your stay. Upgrade your experience with your chauffeur driven Rolls Royce.

Unless you are staying there, the only way to get inside is to pre-book a visit to one of the hotel's bars or restaurants. As you can imagine, dining doesn't come cheap here, so one of the more economical options is to go for afternoon tea. you have too book well in advance to get a slot to be able to have coffee at the ultra exclusive hotel. You can also book yourself for luch or dinner in one of the exclusive restaurants at the hotel and I can assure you it will be an experience you will never forget.

Call +971 4 3017600 for advanced booking at the cafe, bar or one of the restaurants at the Burj al Arab.

Try the Arabic foods Part 1 (Arab Mezze)

Dubai is a metropolitan city with people from all over the world and thus you will find all types of foods in Dubai from all over the world. You will find franchises for all the major fast foods, diners and restaurant of the world as well as a large assortment of South Asian and South East Asian restaurants. But I would suggest when you are visiting Arabia, try some Arabic food, you wont be disappointed.

Shawarma:
By far one of the most popular foods in the Arab world, the shawarma is a substitute of a wrap, it is made of grilled lamb or chicken rolled into an Arabic bread, sprinkled with tomatoes, garlic sauce and Arabic pickle. There are many "Cafeteria's" in Dubai offering the shawarma the taste varies from restaurant to restaurant but is very nice.
Price: $1-$3

Falafel:
Falafel is the Arabic French fry. It looks like a cutlet. They are made out of mixing chickpeas and different spices. Then deep-fry and served as a side

dish. Falafel is also available at every "cafeteria" basically on every street in dubai you will be able to find them.
Price: $1-$2

Mandi:
Mandi is by far my favourite foods in Dubai, served in special "Mandi Restuarants" all over Dubai. Usually the seating at these restaurants is on carpeted floors where you have cushions, you also get your own private cubicle inside the restaurant so people can not see you sitting on the floor and eating. Mandi also comes in Lamb and Chicken, in servings of 1-3-6-10 people, Traditionally the serving you ask for is served in one big tray and all the diners eat from the same tray, but you can order seperately too. The mandi is a dish of arabic rice served with steamed chicken in arabic herbs, with soup and an assortemnt of sauces, A must try not to be missed. The most famous mandi restaurant is "Bait al Mandi" or the House of Mandi, situated on Diyafah street in Deira Dubai.