When a British journalist visited Dubai for a press trip, he stayed in the luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab. By the end of his stay, he realized that his sojourn didn’t deserve its 5-star rating — it deserved much more. He rated Burj Al Arab as a 7-star experience, and other reviewers agreed. Interestingly, the hotel itself tried to disown the special rating, but it stuck around along with its glorious reputation.

It would surely cost an arm and a leg to spend a weekend in Burj Al Arab, so Bright Side tried to paint you a picture of how the experience in this paradise would go. Read to the end of the article to find out who else, aside from very rich humans, can find shelter here.

1. It’s constructed on an artificial island.

The private bridge connects Burj Al Arab to the land, which only the hotel staff and guests have access to. The building itself is more than 1,000 feet (300 m) tall — which is even higher than the Eiffel Tower — and consists of 56 floors. 230 concrete columns support the whole structure that extends 130 feet (40 m) below sea level to keep the manmade island afloat.

The building itself has the shape of a ship’s sail. But aside from aesthetic reasons, it was designed so the shadow wouldn’t obstruct beach-goers below who are still able to receive a healthy dose of UV rays. Every detail has been thought of!

2. The transfer to the hotel is either by car or private helicopter.

The Burj Al Arab provides you with 2 types of transportation to reach the hotel. If you chose a ride, you’ll be met at the airport with a white Rolls Royce, complete with a personal chauffeur. In fact, Burj Al Arab is the only hotel with its own fleet of Rolls Royce vehicles. Otherwise, you can opt for the private helicopter that will deliver you to the special helipad located on the hotel’s roof.

3. Everything is made of gold and marble.

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The floor and walls of the hotel are made of special Statuario marble — the same type of marble that Michelangelo used to create his statue of David. Everything inside is either made of 24-carat gold or encrusted with it, including the decorations, furniture, and the TVs — even the mirror and art frames are embellished with gold. Plus, one of the restaurants houses the biggest Swarovski crystal ceiling that represents the Milky Way.

4. The suites are massive.

9. The restaurant serves seafood right from the water.

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Burj Al Arab hosts an underwater restaurant called Al Mahara, which translates to “oyster shell.” The entrance to the restaurant is a golden arched corridor resembling a submarine. In the center sits a giant aquarium filled with colorful corals and exotic fish, including a shark. Just imaging enjoying your dinner while a shark casually swims around you.

The aquarium often serves as a place for marriage proposals: a diver appears in the tank near your table with a sign while you’re eating.

10. The bedding is made of the finest and rarest materials.

Burj Al Arab is home to a designated turtle hospital, a project to help and rehabilitate sick and injured sea turtles. Since its launch, the program has released more than 1,600 rescued sea turtles back into the sea.

What features would you like to see in hotels more?