16. Extremely high tennis courts
Soaring more than a thousand feet above the ground, the rooftop tennis court at Dubai’s Burj al Arab hotel serves up luxury with a view. In a spectacular publicity stunt back in 2005, tennis legends Roger Federer and Andre Agassi volleyed to inaugurate what is now the world’s loftiest tennis court. This happened just before the kick-off of the Dubai Duty-Free Open, turning both the sport and the venue into immediate icons.
Staying at the Burj al Arab will set you back anywhere from $1,000 to $28,000 a night, but if you’re a guest, you get the exclusive chance to play on this sky-high court. Tempting, isn’t it? But beware, if you overshoot a serve, the tennis ball could take a perilous plunge from a great height. Thankfully, the court extends over the water, making the risk to pedestrians below quite minimal. So, game, set, and match to unparalleled luxury!