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Burj Al ArabvsBurj Khalifa
Both are rated highly by writers. Overall, Burj Al Arab ranks slightly better than Burj Khalifa. Burj Al Arab comes in at #3 in Dubai with approval from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, Atlas Obscura and Fodor's.
Burj Al Arab
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Jumeirah Rd, Burj Al-Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Fodor's "The hotel has triumphed since its opening in 1999, and its curved exterior has been featured on the covers of numerous design magazines." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"We’re suckers for trivia, so let’s kick off by telling you that the lobby of the Burj al-Arab is so high, the Statue of Liberty would fit quite nicely into it." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The tallest hotel in the world, and the first to have seven stars." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey." " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Located on its own small artificial island, you’ll need both a reservation number and your passport to get past the security guards at the bridge." Full review
Burj Khalifa
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Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Concierge "The world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa (formerly known as the Burj Dubai) officially opened at the beginning of 2010."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Call it impressive or call it preposterous, there’s no denying that the Burj Khalifa is a ground-breaking feat of architecture and engineering." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Wake up early to watch the sunrise from the top of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Burj Khalifa is one of the city's most recognizable structures and the tallest building in the world." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Burj Dubai has held the record for the highest building on the planet since 27 March 2008." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Soaring to 2,716 feet, the Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world." Full review
Afar Magazine "Towering over the city, the shadow of Dubai's iconic building stretches across the city, reaching almost to the coast. " Full review
Fodor's "The world's tallest building dominates the Dubai skyline like a scimitar pointing skyward." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The world's tallest building features an Armani hotel, offices above the cloud line, and perfumed lounges. " Full review
The Telegraph "Soaring 828-metres into the sky, the world’s tallest building is indeed a sight to behold." Full review
