The World's Most Expensive Cocktail

The world's only 7-star hotel also features the most expensive cocktail in the world.

Presenting the drink worth 27, 321 AED or $7,438.13. It is produced exclusively for the Burj Al Arab. In fact, the price tag was established because the number 27 marks the number of floors in Dubai’s lavish hotel, and 321 is the building’s height in meters.

It is made with Macallan 55 years old single malt. The cocktail is served in a baccarat 18 karat gold glass. The glass, in its tailored leather box and a personal numbered certificate is issued to the limited drink for every ten of the buyer. So far, 10 cocktails were sold in 2008.

One cocktail is currently on display at the Skyview Bar, adjacent to Al Muntaha Restaurant on the 27th floor of the hotel. The drink is featured in the Guinness Book of World Records 2009.

Here is my son wanting to get closer to the glass cabinet. Any brown liquid on drinking glass and he thinks it's an apple juice :)

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Donut Empire

We were lucky to witness our ordered doughnuts prepared right before us! They were delicate, handmade, and had just the right amount of sweetener. Actually, I thought the Belgian chocolate is their sweetener :)

Donut Empire is located at Stargate, Zabeel Park and opposite Burjuman Mall. If you find Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme too sweet, this could be just perfect for you....though hubby found it a little oily for his liking. Each donut costs 5 AED. A dozen sells for 45 AED.

They offer 25 flavors to choose from. According to the staff, their bestseller is Crushed Oreo but iIrecommend their T'Misu and Green Tea.

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Roast Beef, Al Muntaha Restaurant

We have enjoyed several brunch and dinner buffet that served roast beef but this was the best we had.

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