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Writer's pictureMichael A Barry

Burj Al Arab & Madinat Jumeirah Dubai


The Burj Al Arab is the Jumeirah Group's 'Benchmark' 202 all-Suite property in the UAE and Worldwide. The shape of the structure is designed to resemble the billowing spinnaker sail of a J-class yacht, the exterior height of the building is 321 metres, and interior atrium 180 metres tall. The guest Suites feature designs that juxtapose East and West, and accommodate only 28 double-story floors from a property total of 56 floors, 3 floors are below ground level. This exceptional deluxe hotel opened in December 1999. The Madinat Jumeirah is a luxurious 5* resort designed to resemble a traditional Arabian town and souk. The resort comprises 3 boutique hotels; Jumeirah Mina A' Salam, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Al Naseem, and a courtyard of 29 Arabian summer houses Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf. The most recent opening Jumeirah Al Naseem in December 2016, completed the Madinat Jumeirah resort complex.

The 'Compromise and Complacency' as observed to the visual Work Environments in relation to the highlighted discrepancies, omissions and clear contradictions which permeates upon the Official Website photographs of the Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah boutique hotels, Friday 29th March 2019.

**It is important to mention as a former employee with the Burj Al Arab, that the highlighted photographic discrepancies as presented, would certainly not have been acceptable and justified during the Burj Al Arab inception to the World in December 1999. Is the elevation of style over substance today, therefore 'The Prerequisite'?

Nasser Al Awadhi the Chief Human Capital Officer at Dubai Holding and Board Member with the Jumeirah Group, is informed on Tuesday 9th April 2019, 02:29 AM.

Jose Silva CEO with the Jumeirah Group in Dubai, is informed of the discrepancies on Tuesday 16th April 2019, 22:24 PM.

Pedro Deakin the President of Brand Operations with the Jumeirah Group in Dubai, is informed on Tuesday 16th April 2019, 22:24 PM.


CLICK UPON The Gallery Slideshow Below To View The Full Photographic Images:


1. Burj Al Arab - View Gallery. Burj Al Arab Breakfast: Whilst the etiquette of the server pours the tea, a tea drop is clearly observed upon the base of the fine china teapot, and drips onto the table ?

*2. Burj Al Arab - View Gallery. Burj Al Arab Breakfast: Photograph enhanced.

*3. Burj Al Arab - View Gallery. Burj Al Arab Breakfast: Photograph enhanced x 2.


4. Burj Al Arab - Restaurants. Skyview Bar:The foreground table presentation to the right, highlights that silver is missing to compliment the place setting, and does not conform with the etiquette as displayed upon the adjacent tables ?

*5. Burj Al Arab - Restaurants. Skyview Bar: Photograph enhanced.


6. Burj Al Arab - Restaurants. Al Naseem Umi Shio at Summersalt: The three round tables displayed to the left of the restaurant, clearly highlights that all three tables are missing place settings and glassware to accompany the four chairs as presented at each of the tables ?

*7. Burj Al Arab - Restaurants. Al Naseem Umi Shio at Summersalt: Photograph enhanced.


8. Jumeirah Mina A' Salam - Restaurants. Hanaaya: The presentation of the two tables set to accommodate five guests (forward left), highlights that each table has an extra chair present on the left side with no place setting ?

*9. Jumeirah Mina A' Salam - Restaurants. Hanaaya: Photograph enhanced.


10. Burj Al Arab - Rooms & Suites. Royal Two-Bedroom Suite: There is no etiquette displayed for fine linen napkins with silver and plates to compliment the sweet delicacy presentation within the Royal Suite ?

*11. Burj Al Arab - Rooms & Suites. Royal Two-Bedroom Suite: Photograph enhanced.


12. Burj Al Arab - Jumeirah Hospitality. Luxury Catering Services: However here, setting etiquette is displayed for fine linen napkins with silver and plates to compliment the sweet dates and fresh fruit presentation.


13. Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf - Rooms & Suites. Arabian Summer House Suite: Again, there is no fine linen napkins, silver and plates to compliment the sweet dates and fresh fruit selection within this guest Suite ?

*14. Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf - Rooms & Suites. Arabian Summer House Suite: Photograph enhanced.


15. Jumeirah Al Naseem - Restaurants. Al Mandhar Lounge: The etiquette of this table setting, fine linen napkins with silver and plates is present to compliment the sweet delicacies.


16. Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf - Rooms & Suites. Royal Malakiya Villa: The theme continues, with no fine linen napkins, silver and plates to accompany the savoury and sweet delicacies ?

*17. Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf - Rooms & Suites. Royal Malakiya Villa: Photograph enhanced.



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