Burj Al Arab is planned for an 18-month closure, which will see its interiors enhanced, preserved and upgraded by French interior architect Tristan Auer.

Visit Dubai lists October 2027 as the reopening date for Burj Al Arab. Jumeirah announced the restoration programme on April 15 2026 and allocated approximately 18 months for the project.

Before its younger (and taller) sibling stole its thunder, the Burj Al Arab was the jewel of Dubai’s skyline. Sitting on its own private island right beside the Palm Jumeirah, the Burj Al Arab is ...

In an exclusive interview, star architect Shaun Killa reveals what guests can expect from Dubai’s superyacht-shaped luxury hotel, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, opening March 14. ByKatharina Kotrba, ...

Dubai’s iconic sail-shaped hotel is undergoing its first restoration since opening in 1999 Dubai: When will Burj Al Arab reopen? Dubai’s sail-shaped icon is currently closed for an 18-month ...