Burj Al Arab Hotel
Services Applied by VCS Engineering
Introduction
The iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel, hailed as a marvel of contemporary engineering, was finalized in 1999 and stands as a prominent landmark in Dubai's skyline. Recently, the client initiated substantial refurbishment plans, enlisting WSP Middle East as the structural engineers. In collaboration, WSP Middle East engaged VCS to oversee specialized investigation, testing, and durability assessments.
Scope
VCS conducted a comprehensive array of testing and investigations on key components of the structure, encompassing the three-level parking basement situated below sea level, the external exoskeleton structural steelwork, the roof-level helipad, the mast towering at 321 meters, the cathodic protection systems for buried LPG tanks, and both internal and external steelwork on the North Platform, including coating and corrosion protection assessments for steel marine piles.
Our engineers employed cutting-edge NDT techniques such as GPR, UPV, and half-cell potential measurements, the project also facilitated access through specialized rope access teams and underwater divers.
Project Solution
Navigating access challenges posed a significant hurdle, compounded by the necessity to conduct operations during the hotel's working hours while minimizing disruption to its VIP guests. Despite these constraints, VCS diligently compiled a comprehensive report outlining recommendations to safeguard this iconic asset's structural integrity for the ensuing 25 years.