Jumeirah Burj Al Arab Dubai

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah remains the silhouette that defined modern Dubai — a 321-metre sail anchored on its own private island, accessed by causeway and bookable only as duplex suites. Inside, gold leaf, marble, and Atelier Tihany-designed interiors lead to nine restaurants including Nathan Outlaw's Al Mahara, the underwater seafood theatre framed by a 260,000-litre aquarium. Helipad transfers, a fleet of white Rolls-Royce Phantoms, and a one-to-one staff ratio make the Jumeirah flagship the city's most theatrical address — and one of the planet's most consistently sold-out luxury hotels.