Burj Al-Arab

In the center of Dubai, on the Deira side of the creek, one cannot miss Emirates Training Center which resembles the front of an airplane! Golf clubs have also contributed to the distinctive architecture of the city: the clubhouse of Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club looked like a series of billowing dhow sails, whilst Emirates Golf Club on the outskirts of the city is reminiscent of a series of Bedouin tents. The Burj Al Arab's sister hotel, The Jumeirah Beach, is shaped like a wave. Therefore the goal was to design a structure that would denote the significant Bedouin culture of Dubai, insinuates the city's fishing history and still capture the expanding technology. .
             The Burj Al Arab is rich in symbolism. The architecture, the interior decoration, and the rich environment surrounding it all speak of the careful planning that went into the design.
             ARCHITECTURE:.
             The Burj Al Arab has the distinct shape of a sailboat. This profile has two rather different purposes: to represent Dubai's nautical environment and for open ventilation. Since the Middle East has a naturally hot and dry climate, the structure has to circulate air. Although layout and natural materials help in providing cool interiors, additional features as the atrium are also used to improve ventilation. The 60-foot atrium is made entirely of synthetic fabric that allows air to pass freely throughout the atrium, keeping the temperature pleasant and electricity bills to a minimum.
             INTERIOR DECORATION:.
             Decorative detail was confined to colorful floor rugs, intricate wooden latticework on windows and ornate wooden outer doors. Decorative patterns were modeled on traditional Islamic designs. The rooms follow a noble code as the rich jewel tones of the sumptuous rooms signify the typical Bedouin sheikh's tent. The brilliant reds, the intense blues, the majestic purples, the dazzling greens and the glittering golds all portray the opulence of the imperial Arab civilization.