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Top 10: most expensive hotels in the world

9. BURJ AL ARAB, DUBAI, UAE

The distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, a glittering architectural marvel in the middle of the Arabian Gulf,  is more than just a stunning hotel, it is a symbol of modern Dubai. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah oversized suite-only accommodation offers discreet check-in within your rooms, a private reception on every floor and a host of personal butlers, each a warm messenger of Jumeirah’s unparalleled hospitality. Glide between the two floors of your suite along a marble staircase, and soothe your soul in your spa-like bathroom with Jacuzzi, mosaic floor, and full-size Hermes products

Room rates start at 1400 USD per night for a ‘standard’ suite in low season, exclusive of food & beverages. In high season, you easily pay more than 5000 USD for a suite per night.

8. AMANYARA, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

Set on the beautiful island of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Amanyara is a secluded haven embracing the best elements of the Caribbean. Bordering the pristine reefs of Northwest Point Marine National Park, acclaimed for some of the world’s best wall and reef diving, the ultraluxurious resort is blessed with crystal clear turquoise water and a powder-white beach (with some rocky parts in between). Offering 40 timber-shingled Guest Pavilions tucked along the coast and a number of Aman Villas, the resort enjoys a contemporary layout and design, open to the sights and sounds of the turquoise sea.

Room rates start at 1500 USD per night for the cheapest villa category in low season (up to 30 000 USD per night for the most luxurious villa type in high season), exclusive of food & beverages (which easily add up another few hundred bucks a day).