# Burj Al Arab Closes for 18-Month Renovation

_Apr 16 15:15_

Tags: Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah, Dubai, Middle East, hotel, hotel opening

Jumeirah's Burj Al Arab in Dubai has closed effective immediately for an 18-month full renovation led by interior architect Tristan Auer, marking the property's first major refresh since 1999

## Summary

Jumeirah's iconic Burj Al Arab in Dubai has closed effective immediately to undergo an 18-month full renovation. This is the first time the 202-suite property, which opened in 1999, has undergone such a comprehensive refresh. The restoration program, led by interior architect Tristan Auer, aims to preserve the hotel's cultural essence while modernizing its interior décor. Jumeirah CEO Thomas Meier described the project as a new chapter for the property, which is part of the Jumeirah limited-edition collection. The closure coincides with a decline in Dubai tourism due to the ongoing Iran conflict, providing a strategic window for the work. The hotel is expected to reopen in approximately 18 months

## Why it matters

Spans 2 hotel programs (Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/burj-al-arab-dubai-closes-renovation) — Dubai’s Iconic “7-Star” Burj Al Arab Closes, Undergoing 18-Month Renovation

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