The 321 m sail-shaped hotel, opened in 1999 on its own artificial island 280 m off Jumeirah Beach, was Dubai's first global icon. Since April 2026 it has been closed, restaurants included, for a restoration of around 18 months, so for now it is a landmark to admire from the shore.
- Address
- Jumeirah Street, Umm Suqeim 3
- Hours
- Closed for restoration since April 2026 (about 18 months); seen from outside
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 30 min
- Price level
- AED
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The best free view is from Umm Suqeim (Sunset) Beach right next to it.
- Kite Beach, further north along the coast, also looks straight at it.
- Before the restoration, non-guests could only enter with a restaurant booking or a paid guided tour; expect the same when it reopens.