Burj Al Arab (Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has been called 'The world's only 7 star Hotel' and is the third tallest hotel in the world; however, 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space. Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 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 mimic the sail of a ship.