The owner of the Jumeirah Group hotel announced that the work will be carried out in phases over the next year and a half, with the renovation project led by Parisian interior architect Tristan Auer. Although the company has not officially specified whether the hotel will be completely closed during the work, a source from the hotel indicates that the property will temporarily suspend operations. This marks the first renovation since the hotel opened in 1999. Guests who already have reservations will be offered alternative accommodation at nearby hotels within the Jumeirah Group portfolio, while it is emphasized that the planned closure period is subject to change. Recognizable by its sail-shaped design, the Burj Al Arab is considered one of Dubai's most famous landmarks and a symbol of luxury tourism in the region. BREAKING: Iranian drone hit the five-star Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, UAE. The 321-meter, 60-story tower stands on an artificial island. pic.twitter.com/SZaJrAUq3n Jumeirah Group has not linked the project to current geopolitical events. However, the timing of the start of the work coincides with a decline in tourist activity in the region, due to conflicts that have caused disruptions in air traffic and reduced traveler interest in destinations in the Middle East.