Burj Al Arab Hotel Closes for Repairs

May 5, 2026, 11:41
Middle EastInternational

Introduction

The Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai is closing. It will open again in late 2027.

Main Body

The hotel opened in 1999. It is now old. A French architect will change the 198 rooms and the spa. The hotel will look new but keep its style. In February, a drone flew near the hotel. The drone broke and caused a small fire on the wall. No people were hurt. Some countries have problems and fight. Because of this, the UK government says people should not travel to the UAE unless they must.

Conclusion

The hotel is closed. It will open in 2027 after the work is finished.

Learning

🕒 The 'Future' Word: WILL

In this story, we see a word used many times to talk about the future: will.

How it works: Put will before an action word. It doesn't matter if the person is one or many; the word never changes.

  • It will open → (Future event)
  • Architect will change → (Future plan)
  • Hotel will look new → (Future result)

🛠️ Describing Things (Adjectives)

Look at how we describe the hotel. We use simple words after the word is:

  • It is →\rightarrow old
  • It is →\rightarrow closed
  • It is →\rightarrow new

Tip: Use this pattern to describe anything around you: "The coffee is hot" or "The car is blue."

Vocabulary Learning

hotel (n.)
A building where people stay for a short time.
Example:I stayed at a hotel in Dubai.
open (v.)
To start operating or allow access.
Example:The hotel will open again in 2027.
old (adj.)
No longer new; has existed for a long time.
Example:The hotel is now old.
new (adj.)
Recently made or not old.
Example:The hotel will look new after repairs.
rooms (n.)
Separate spaces for sleeping or staying.
Example:The hotel has 198 rooms.
spa (n.)
A place for relaxation and health treatments.
Example:The hotel has a spa for guests.
fire (n.)
A burning event that produces heat and light.
Example:The drone caused a small fire on the wall.
people (n.)
Human beings in general.
Example:No people were hurt in the incident.
travel (v.)
To go from one place to another.
Example:People should not travel to the UAE during the conflict.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The UK government warned about travel.
work (n.)
Tasks or tasks that need to be done.
Example:The work is finished, so the hotel can open.
drone (n.)
A small flying machine that can take pictures.
Example:A drone flew near the hotel and caused a fire.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or injury.
Example:No people were hurt by the fire.
fight (v.)
To argue or have a disagreement.
Example:Some countries have problems and fight.
style (n.)
A way of doing or making something.
Example:The hotel will keep its style after repairs.