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LEADIN A luxury spa offering gold tattoos is just one of the ways you can pamper yourself in one of the world's most exclusive hotels in Dubai. But the Burj Al Arab's opulence can come at eye-watering prices - a deluxe suite will set you back around $19,000 a night. STORYLINE The iconic Burj Al Arab is one of the world's most luxurious hotels. Shaped like an Arabian dhow sail it rises out of its own man-made island 280 metres from the coast. The hotel boasts the world's tallest atrium at 180 metres high. At the sides, all with sea views, are the suites. There's 202 altogether ranging from one bedroom delux suites to the ultimate height of luxury, the Royal Suites. Prices per night start from 10-thousand AED (two-thousand 700 US dollars ) for one bedroom delux suites to 70-thousand AED (19-thousand US dollars) for the sumptuous royal suites which include a 24-hour butler service. The hotel's two royal suites, each spanning 170 square metres (one thousand 830 square feet) cover the entire 25th floor and are like their own sumptuous palaces. The royal suites, built on two floors, have ensuite bedrooms each with jacuzzis and gold taps embedded with swarovski crystals. The revolving bed enables the occupant to swivel around to catch a sea view or to watch television. There's a pillow menu with 17 options. The home cinema comes complete with a gold plated 42 inch plasma television. General Manager Heinrich Morio says the hotel, with its floor to ceiling windows, is unique. "I always like to say it is a piece of art. It's a sculpture, something that is very well designed, something for the eye to behold and I think it evokes emotions in people." The interiors were created by Khuan Chew, of KCA International, who drew his inspiration from the United Emirates' land and people. The vibrant colour palette was derived from the elements of earth, air, fire and water. Materials were sourced from all over the world including hand made carpets and rugs. The rarest Statutario marble, also used by Michelangelo, was built into the walls and floors. Around one thousand 790 metres of 24-carat gold leaf is painted throughout the hotel including the iPads. "It is a one of a kind, completely bespoke, has its own style, very generous in its facilities, our smallest suites are about 1800 square feet, or 175 square metres. That's where we begin." Morio adds. Those looking for an unusual special gift should head to the recently revamped spa, now under the Talise Spa brand. For the lady who has everything a real gold temporary tattoo is the ultimate accessory. The pictures of flowers, butterflies, sea horses are made from 99.9 pure platinum and gold foil. They cost from 425 AED (115 US dollars) for a small tattoo and last two or three days. Spa manager Gopal Kumar says moons and stars are popular with Emirati women who like to adorn their hands and wrists in the same way they would wear henna. Chinese women choose calligraphy while Russians like to show off their big bolder tattoos on their backs or shoulders. "Russian guests are much more for the wider, they go for the shoulder for the neck and they generally choose the bigger size. Of course they want to show it when they are going to the beach, when they are going for a dinner or even when they are celebrating their anniversary or birthday" he adds. The spa also offers facials using caviar and real gold and platinum. Caviar helps to replenish dry dehydrated skin and promises to transform the dullest complexion. It's popular with women and men. The gold facial uses drops of Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold. Therapists say it brightens and energises producing younger looking skin. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/4dc961c125eea2b06731f5b016e77400 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork