Want to swim around Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel? A charity race offers a rare opportunity

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Visitors to Dubai this month have the rare opportunity to swim around one of the world's most famous luxury hotels, the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

A short distance from the city's coastline, the iconic sail-shaped tower (the fourth tallest in the world) perches on an artificial island in the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. 

Making the 800-metre swim around the island is normally impossible due to the high levels of boat traffic, not to mention strong currents.

But registration has opened for the 13th annual Dubai Holding Burj Al Arab Swim on March 31, which will see the waters around the hotel boat-free and safely watched by lifeguards.

The race is open to swimmers of all abilities above the age of 16, who will be able to take part in either 800-metre or 1,600-metre race categories. Up to 700 people are expected to turn up to compete.

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Swimmers can take part in either 800-metre or 1,600-metre races.
The winners will receive an array of prizes, which have been sponsored by the Jumeirah Group. Furthermore, all participants will receive free entry to the Wild Wadi Waterpark, with an extra 50 per cent discount for a friend.

The swim has been organised by the Dubai Holding Corporate Wellness Programme in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council.

It is being billed as part of the UAE's 2017 Year of Giving, and all proceeds will be donated to the Al Jalila Foundation’s Obesity Research.

Stefan Leser, CEO of Jumeirah Group, said: "The Dubai Holding Burj Al Arab swim is a unique occasion and a truly distinctive experience offering a fantastic opportunity to swim the around the world’s most luxurious hotel."

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All participants get free entry to Dubai's Wild Wadi Waterpark.
Registration for the event closes on March 28.

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