Burj al-Arab

Dubai hosts some of the most incredible architecture in the world. Located on the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai is one of the seven emirates of United Arab Emirates UAE. My favorite architectural piece in Dubai is the Burj al-Arab. It is the tallest hotel in the world and the world's first seven star hotel. The hotel is located on an artificial island just off Jemeirah and is connected to the mainland a private bridge.

I first fell in love with this work of art after watching a segment on the Travel channel about the world's most prestigious hotels. Since then it has become one of the places I would love to visit in the future.The most interesting thing about the hotel is not its height but the architectural dimension of the structure. The hotel was constructed to resemble the sail of a boat, specifically a dhow-an Arabian Sea vessel.