Burj Al Arab

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Burj Al Arab From Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia Burj Al Arab General information Status Fully completed Type High-end hotel Architectural style Modern high-tech design Location Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 3 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Coordinates 25.141975°N 55.186147°E Construction started In 1994 Completed Successfully in 1999 Opening December of that year Cost A staggering US$7.8 billion was invested Height The architectural height is an impressive 321 meters or 1,053 feet above ground level Top floor An additional 197.5 meters or 648 feet above the ground makes up the rooftop area Technical details Floor count There are a total of 56 floors in this stunning hotel, with three below ground level Lifts/elevators A convenient 18 high-speed lifts serve the entire complex Design and construction Architect The renowned Atkins architectural firm was responsible for designing Burj Al Arab Developer Jumeirah Group spearheaded the development process Structural engineer Expertise from Atkins was utilized in the structural engineering phase Other information Number of rooms A total of 202 luxurious rooms are available to guests