Burj Al Arab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

I had a very nice dinner there, along with a group of colleagues, at a company get-together in Dubai in June 2019.

The Burj Al Arab is a wonder of the modern world. Sitting atop a man-made island off the city’s beautiful shoreline, it became the tallest solo-use hotel in the world when it was built in 1994. It’s also one of the most luxurious hotels on the planet, with a magnificent terrace that overlooks a private beach, a world-class spa, and a private helipad for jet-setting clientele.

I didn’t stay there, but I read that each suite is outfitted with a private butler and Hermès bath products. The rack rate for such a suite is $1,500 per night. Or you can rent the Royal Suite for $24,000 nightly.