The Burj al-Arab is a hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the third tallest hotel in the world; however, 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space.[7][8][9] Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) from Jumeirah beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The shape of the structure is designed to mimic the sail of a ship. However a miniature of the structure may come across as though the structure was designed to mimic a giant cobra. It has a helipad near the roof at a height of 210 m (689 ft) above ground.