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Burj al-Arab
The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, commonly known as Burj Al Arab, is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Developed and managed by Jumeirah, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world, although 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space. Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island that is 280 m (920 ft) from Jumeirah Beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The shape of the structure is designed to resemble the sail of a dhow. It has a helipad…
Peak Community Rank
#5
Avg Position
#6.5
2 Lists
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Rankings Featuring Burj al-Arab
#5
Contender: Burj Al Arab
#8
Contender: Burj Al Arab
Verified Entity DossierRanked #5 in Top 10 Iconic UAE Landmarks in 2026
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should Burj al-Arab rank higher than #5 in Iconic UAE Landmarks?
Ranked #5 on "Top 10 Iconic UAE Landmarks in 2026". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Ranks as high as #5 on some lists — but only #8 here. Fans are divided.
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What is Burj al-Arab's highest community ranking?⌄
Burj al-Arab is ranked #5 on "Top 10 Iconic UAE Landmarks in 2026" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Burj al-Arab?⌄
Burj al-Arab appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including TRAVEL.
Is Burj al-Arab a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Burj al-Arab varies widely. It ranks as high as #5 on some lists and as low as #8 on others, a spread of 3 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
