The Most Expensive Suite at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel

Built on a man-made island in the Arabian Gulf, Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Jumeirah was designed to exude luxury in every way. With its distinctive shape inspired by a dhow sail, the hotel incorporates a stunning array of sumptuous materials, including over 21,000 square feet of 24K-gold leaf, thirty different types of marble (among them rare Statuario marble, which was used by Michelangelo in his masterpieces), custom-made carpets from South Africa and India, chandeliers from the U.K., and locally designed wooden doors. Guests have access to four swimming pools, nine restaurants and bars, a spa and fitness center, a private beach, manicured gardens, a helipad, and a water park.

You’d be hard-pressed to find a lackluster room, but of all the hotel’s luxurious accommodations, the two Royal Suites are the most over-the-top. Each one occupies half of the 25th floor and was designed for royals, dignitaries, and other esteemed visitors. Upon entering, guests will find themselves in an entry hall decked out in marble and gold, with a grand staircase leading to the suite’s upper level. (There’s also an elevator connecting the two levels, so no need to worry about lugging your suitcase up the stairs.)

The 8,396-square-foot suite comprises the master bedroom, complete with a rotating canopy bed; a huge dressing room; a dining room that can accommodate 12 a Majlis-style sitting room for entertaining guests; a private cinema; and a study equipped with the latest tech gadgets. Guests receive a custom-made 24K-gold iPad that serves as a virtual concierge, though of course, a butler is just a call away—there are 27 phones throughout the suite for easy access. If that weren’t enough, there’s a pillow menu with 17 options, a special bath menu for use in the round marble tub, and Hermès bath products. Needless to say, guests enjoy the most attentive service imaginable.

The most shocking thing? The royal suite’s rates start at just $8,900 per night. Take a tour of the opulent accommodation below.

Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 3, Dubai; jumeirah.com