Gold bars, burgers, coffees and now it looks like Dubai has moved over to the next level! A shimmery diamond toilet is the latest addition to The Amazing Museum & Art Gallery in Dubai. Digest it! The toilet features 40,815 diamonds and costs a whopping AED 4.70 million. Besides, it has also entered the Guinness World Records.
What’s It?
Dubai bags yet another world record! This time its a diamond studded toilet, fitted valued at AED 4.70 million. The bowl features 40,815 diamonds. That’s a total of 334 carats- just saying!
Hong Kong based manufacturer- Coronet Jewellery is the brain behind the glittery product. “This diamond toilet is one of my favourite Guinness World Record products,” says Aaron Shum, president of Coronet Jewellery and The Amazing Museum & Art Gallery Dubai.
The idea was inspired from Andy Lau’s Chinese song Toilet which has the wordings ‘Toilet is your friend’. The studded toilet was first unveiled in Shanghai Import Expo, China, in 2019. It will now stay in Dubai for a short period, after which it go to various places in the world.
Coronet Jewellery boasts 10 other world records for titles including:
1. The world’s most valuable guitar ($2 million)
2. Most diamonds on a handbag
3. Most diamonds set on a mobile phone case.
Wondering if this might be a wee bit uncomfortable to use? Thankfully, its ONLY an art piece and is not meant for use.
What Else?
Meanwhile, the Burj Al Arab has bagged the proud tag for the ‘Best Hotel In The World’, for the second year in a row now. Besides, the hotel was also awarded the ‘best hotel in the Middle East’ in the Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards at an industry event in Dubai this week.
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Famously known as the world’s only 7-star hotel, the architectural marvel was designed to reflect the iconic nature of the city under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The interiors of the hotel spell grandeur in every nook and corner. The hallways are decked in 24-karat gold while the foyer will leave you surprised (or should we say shock!)
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Furthermore, the hotel also boasts a lavish bar on the 27th floor- Gold On 27 and this one’s every bit true to its name! You’ve got to see it to believe it!
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The opulent hotel has 200 Suites offering breathtaking views of the city and more than 120 butlers delivering impeccable service. There’s also a luxurious spa, that will transport you to another world altogether.
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Well, with all the goodness and luxury packed inside one tower, we’re not surprised it has wowed the world!
First Published: January 30, 2020 10:19 AM