How Dubai Built This $1 Billion Hotel in the Middle of the Sea.

Description Burj Al Arab is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world—but how was this massive sail-shaped hotel actually built in the middle of the Arabian Gulf? In this documentary, we go deep into the complete story of Burj Al Arab, from the original vision and architectural design to the artificial island, deep foundation, massive steel structure, wind engineering, iconic sail façade, luxury interiors, helipad and final opening in 1999. We explore the work of architect Tom Wright and WS Atkins, how engineers created the foundation offshore, how the structure was designed to deal with wind, and how thousands of workers transformed open seawater into one of Dubai's most famous landmarks. Subscribe for more engineering, architecture, megaproject and documentary-style videos. #BurjAlArab #Dubai #Engineering #Architecture #Megaprojects #DubaiArchitecture #Construction #EngineeringExplained #Documentary