The Bridge suite (Dubai), The Palm

Perks: You may have only three bedrooms at the Atlantis's new sister hotel in the UAE but, never fear, there are three bathrooms, too, and four staff (a butler, a chef and a sous-chef and a washer-up) to show you around. You eat at an 18-seat, gold-leaf-coated table in a separate dining room, move to the lounge for cigars, then perhaps to the library, which, as well as the odd book, contains a throbbing electronic entertainment centre. A private elevator ascends to your palatial quarters and takes you down to an aquarium swirling with rays, dolphins and sharks.

Nightly rate: US$35,000 (£25,000)

Who’s stayed there? Follow in the footsteps of the Beckhams, reportedly the first guests to spend the night in the suite.

Feb 29 2008 Death Star Hotel Being Built, World Is Doomed

This structure is being built in Baku, Azerbaijan (an ex-Soviet country between Russian and Iran). Now I'm a firm believer in honesty being the best policy, so why they're trying to construct this under the guise that it's to be the "Full Moon" Hotel is a mystery to me. Just come out and say it already, Azerbaijan. This is not a 521-foot-tall hotel with 382 rooms on over 35 floors. This is the end of life on earth as we know it. That thing is going to blow up the damn planet. I, for one, am scared.

UPDATE: False alarm -- just saw the rest of the pictures. Nothing to worry about. Turns out the damn thing is flat. No way is it large enough to house a superlaser that could destroy the planet. However it is large enough to expect a reasonably sized mini-bar in each room.

Two more from different angles after the jump.

Most expensive hotel in Europe almost ready for its first paying guests

Recession? Not for everyone apparently. Russian Billionaire Telman Ismailov just spent $1.4 Billion of his own money building the most expensive hotel in Europe. The Mardan Palace hotel is located in Antalya, on the Turkish Riviera. The building was inspired by the Ottoman empire and the famous Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul.

The hotel has 560 rooms, 2 of which are "royal suites" which can be yours for just over $18,000 a night. That does get you your own private "golden" swimming pool so its totally worth it.

Regular rooms start at a much more reasonable $300 a night. Suites are equipped with remote controlled toilets, flat panel TV's with a multimedia system, Hermès toiletries and access to a 24 hour butler service.

The hotel is scheduled to open its doors in June. When guests are not enjoying the amenities in their rooms, they can visit the spa (which covers 2 acres), the vitamin or Champagne bar, or a golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.

BURJ AL ARAB HOTEL 7 STAR

7 Star Luxury in Dubai

Burj al Arab is the top luxury hotel in the world. There is no other "7 Star" category hotel on earth at the moment.

Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the hotel soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai coastline. At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed colour sculptures of water and fire. This all-suite hotel reflects the finest that the world has to offer.

Burj Al Arab is taller than the Eiffel Tower and is comfortably the world's highest hotel building. Its sail inspired structure has rapidly become the most potent international symbol of the fast growing city of Dubai.

5 Star DeluxeMember of VirtuosoAmerican Express Fine Hotels & Resorts

ACCOMMODATION

202 duplex suites

ROOM FACILITIES

In addition to a dining and living area, each suite has an office area complete with laptop, Internet access, private fax, printer and copier

Hidden network of advanced technology - lighting, curtains and air-conditioning at the touch of a button42-inch plasma screen, video on demand, DVD and a wide variety of cable channels

LEISURE

Assawan Spa & Health Club situated on the 18th floor with magnificent views over the Gulf. Treatment rooms, hydrotherapy baths, oriental massage, stand-up solarium, sauna, steam rooms and jacuzzi, two swimming pools, squash court, two fully equipped fitness studios and an aerobics floorUnlimited access to Wild Wadi Water ParkShopping

LOCATION

Dubai International Airport 25 kmRolls-Royce or BMW limousine service available at a charge

8 restaurants and lounges, including:

Al Muntaha - which means the ultimate or the highest at 200 metres above the Arabian Gulf, offering modern European cuisineAl Mahara - seafood restaurant accessible by a three minute virtual submarine voyage. Magnificent oval aquarium visible throughout the restaurant

Al Iwan - sea view restaurant. Finest Arabian hospitality with décor of dramatic gold, red and blackMajlis Al Bahar - a casual alfresco restaurant serving mediterranean specialities

Sahn Eddar - at the base of the world's tallest atrium and offering light fine fare and Afternoon TeaJuna Lounge - a stylish and intimate lounge with a fine selection of cigars

Skyview Bar - located adjacent to Al Muntaha, a wonderful location for pre- and post dinner drinksBab Al Yam - cafe restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere and stunning views

Business Facilities

Burj Al Arab's business facilities begin in the individual suites, as each is equipped with fax, copier, scanning and high-speed internet facilities. Moving up the scale there are a number of conference rooms that can accommodate up to 20 delegates and two superb boardrooms on the 27th floor.