Burj al Arab is the most luxurious hotel in the world and the third tallest hotel, with an altitude of 321 metres. It is located in the sea, on an artificial island located 270 metres from the beach and connected to the Mainland by a road. The hotel is listed as seven-star category that goes beyond the normal hotels, one to six, classification because its really outstanding features which differentiate it from any other hotel in the world. As if it were a place of the thousand and one nights the Burj al Arab hotel allows you to enjoy a luxurious and rewarding stay.The construction of the building began in 1994 and was officially opened on December 1, 1999. Its form is inspired by a boat to sail and it's located in a specific area in order that its shadow does not cover the beach. At the highest point of the hotel lies a heliport, which was used as a tennis court for a publicity involving Andre Agassi and Roger Federer. The interior decoration of the building was conducted by Chinese designer Khuan Chew. The instructions that the Sheik of Dubai gave him to Chew for the design of the suites and the Atrium were impact and innovate. Khuan and his team used large quantities of marble from Macael, velvet and gold blades for garnish.