Burj Al Arab to Shut for 18 Months for Major Restoration – Dubai Aims to Re‑ignite Luxury Tourism

Burj Al Arab to Shut for 18 Months for Major Restoration – Dubai Aims to Re‑ignite Luxury Tourism

By Maya Patel, Senior News Editor – DubaiApril 9 2026 Dubai’s world‑famous Burj Al Arab, the sail‑shaped icon that has been the benchmark for opulent hospitality since its 1999 opening, will close its gates for the first time in its 27‑year history. A consortium of international investors, headed by the hotel’s parent company, Dubai Tourism and Recreation Development (DTRD) in…

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