Alternatively, check into the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on the West Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah.

BBC: World��s biggest fireworks display?

The fire burned for about two hours, sending smoke billowing over the luxury Palm Jumeirah project and along the beachfront districts of Dubai.

BBC: The developer says the luxury island can be seen from space

According to the company developing the island group - state-owned Nakheel - Palm Jumeirah was built using 100 million cubic metres of sand and rock, and is large enough to be seen from space.

BBC: The developer says the luxury island can be seen from space