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Dubai's world-famous hotel is set to close for 18 months

Dubai's world-famous hotel is set to close for 18 months

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The Burj Al Arab has long been an iconic part of the Dubai skyline. Now the ultra-luxury hotel is set to close for the first time in more than a quarter of a century for an 18-month restoration project.

The news comes after the hotel was hit by debris from the interception of an Iranian drone on 1 March. According to the Dubai Media Office, the incident “caused a limited fire on the exterior facade”.

The news comes after the hotel was hit by debris from the interception of an Iranian drone on 1 March. According to the Dubai Media Office, the incident “caused a limited fire on the exterior facade”.

Jumeirah’s CEO Thomas B. Meier said, ““This restoration programme marks a new chapter in the story of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, one that will carefully preserve the heritage of what is currently the sole property in our Jumeirah limited-edition collection of iconic landmark addresses defined by design distinction and prestige.” (Euronews)

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