Burj Al Arab
May 8, 2011
Season 3 - Episode 1: Burj Al Arab
00:00 / 45:00
Overview
The Burj Al Arab (Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 m (1,053 ft), it is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It is an iconic structure whose shape mimics the sail of a ship.
Episode Information
TV Show
Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections
Season
Season 3
Episode Number
1
Air Date
May 8, 2011