Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai has unveiled Terrace, the highly anticipated outdoor terrace deck as an exclusive extension to the hotel. The 10,800 square-foot luxury deck spans 330 feet into the Persian Gulf and accommodates 32 air-conditioned cabanas, 400 sun loungers, a fresh-water pool,  a saltwater pool, a restaurant, and a bar of course.

When Burj Al Arab opened in 1999 it was the most extravagant and creative building in Dubai, if not in the world. From an architectural construction point of view, standing on an artificial island of sand, supported by 250 columns, its sail-shaped building has become the most iconic image of Dubai, similar to Sydney’s Opera House or New York’s Statue of Liberty.

In recent years Dubai has become a city of innovation, especially in architecture and luxury. Emaar Properties recently announced plans to erect the world’s tallest building in Dubai by 2020, which will surpass Burj Khalifa, the current world record-holder in the same city. In addition to the recent opening of luxury hotels such as Four Seasons Palazzo Versace, there will be more 5-star properties added to the city in the near future.