The massive desert metropolis of Dubai is home to some of the greatest artificial architectural marvels and spectacular experiences. From skydiving over the Palm Islands to ziplining through a forest of high-rises, Dubai will never be short of inventive entertainment activities for any visitor. Of everything Dubai offers, the Burj Khalifa certainly steals the show. At a height of over 828 meters (2,722 feet), nothing puts the iron stamp on the skylines of Dubai like the tallest building in the world. This guide will assist you in selecting the best tickets and provide you with the necessary tips for visiting the top of the world for your first time.
This section includes all the useful information. The height is more than 828 meters tall at the tip. It includes 163 occupied floors overall. This building is owned by Emaar Properties, and the Burj Khalifa has the most levels in the world. At The Top is accessed on Levels 124, 125, and 148.
We recommend starting from the official address of the building, 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd. It is situated centrally in Downtown Dubai. The building allows tenants 24-hour access. The observation deck and experience hours are fixed. The closest public transit is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station.
Get there
We recommend an overall visit duration of 2.5 hours, allowing adequately for check-in and viewing time. Early morning is the best time to visit; late evening is another option. Sunset hours are an incredible transition view. The basic Burj Khalifa tickets are generally about AED 159.
Note on Pricing: the highest-tickets or exclusive lounges could be up to AED 1500
This experience is much more than just a viewing opportunity. You get breathtaking views from the very top of the tallest building in the world, and the city looks like a tiny but complex model of itself beneath you. Being in the tallest building on the planet, you feel like a genuine VIP. The amazing structure represents dizzying architecture. The height is truly astonishing for visitors. The elevator ride is an exhilarating spaceship experience. The entire city comes alive with the Dubai dazzle during the night; you have city lights transformed into an enchanting image of the metropolis.
To see this awe-inspiring skyscraper, you have to go to an observation deck. The Burj Khalifa has two main observation levels. One deck is on the 124th and 125th floors. The second deck is a higher deck on the 148th floor. The ticket you purchased for the Burj Khalifa will determine what level you access. A premium ticket to Level 148 always provides access to the lower 124th and 125th floors.
You will have to choose between two distinctly different observation experiences, primarily defined by the floor and the level of service provided.
This is what you get with the standard, most popular ticket option. It is an experience that provides access to the main observation deck on the 124th and 125th floors, providing the same spectacular panoramic views of Dubai.
This premium ticket allows you the benefit of an escalated VIP experience at the position of the highest observation deck in the world, at Level 148, but does also provide access to the lower decks too.
The At The Top experience includes the 124th and 125th floors. Enjoy the open-air terrace and get breathtaking views of the world below. You can use high-end telescopes to get an even closer view of the spectacular scale of the city. Level 125 also includes the unique “Dubai, A Falcon’s Eye View.” This is a special telescope experience where you take on a completely immersive perspective that allows you to point and shoot while investigating Dubai landmarks and learning about their history.
The At The Top SKY is the most opulent ticket option. You visit Level 148, which is the highest public observation deck in the world. It is in the open air and at a staggering height of 555 meters.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the At The Top experience is the open-air observation deck that is located on the 124th floor. Guests visiting the remote observation deck will gain unrivaled, unobstructed views (presuming no one else’s head is in the way!). Even when the venue is at full capacity, guests will have the chance to access the away deck area for a panoramic view of the vast Dubai skyline that stretches as far as the eye can see. Particularly, this space is known for sunset views because of the relief from the evening wind and the beautiful vantage point. If you decide to visit the Burj Khalifa, and the weather permits, consider planning your time for the stay at the Burj Khalifa, as resting (enjoying the view) can offer a spectacular golden hour experience.
For those who purchase At The Top SKY tickets, the experience begins as soon as you enter the doors to take the elevator. The elevator ride to the world’s highest observation deck on Level 148 is divided into two parts: the first portion is to Level 124, and then guests need to connect with a second elevator bank to ascend.
During the elevator ride to the ultimate height, guests will be treated to a wonderful in-lift light experience and multimedia that recounts the history and a portion of the amazing story of the Burj Khalifa.
Enjoy an unrivaled luxury experience at The Lounge, Burj Khalifa, a Guinness World Record holder for being the highest lounge in a building. On the 152nd, 153rd, and 154th floors and reaching a height of 585 meters, this exclusive venue puts you in a position to see Dubai like never before—literally “in the clouds.”
Depending on your reservation, you can enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, afternoon tea, or evening drinks and canapés, all within an elegant setting and magnificent 360-degree views.
You must experience the remarkable performance of The Dubai Fountain, touted as the tallest performing fountain system in the world. Located on Burj Khalifa Lake, experiencing the show is an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience as the gigantic jets shoot, sway, and dance to captivating music and vibrant colored lights.
Burj Park represents a welcoming, artificial green island oasis right in the heart of Downtown Dubai and just a short walk from the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa.
This picturesque and open space features wide, inviting walkways with mesmerizing contemporary art pieces that are a relaxing destination for a quiet night stroll or bike ride; it is also one of the best places in the city to enjoy unrivaled vistas of the surrounding skyscrapers and amazing photo opportunities of the inspiring, captivating shows of the Dubai Fountain.
As the sun starts to sink, the horizon becomes a dramatic vista of orange and pink colors that adds a little something to your experience. This exact time is the most fun because you have a chance to see two equally impressive views in just one visit.
Selecting a time slot provides you with two unique experiences, differentiated mainly by the time requested and accompanying price: Prime Hours and Non-Prime Hours.
Prime hours provide the most famous and sought-after time slots, as they line up with the breathtaking sunset times in Dubai.
Non-prime hours apply to all remaining times of operation and can be more economical for your visit.
The Burj Khalifa offers some of the best fine-dining restaurants in the world, including a variety of cuisines: Mediterranean, Italian, Indian, and international.
The downtown area of Dubai offers the best tourism location in the city that features a stunning grouping of international attractions all set conveniently around the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, and yet more sparkling architecture, an abundance of shopping, and a variety of entertainment all situated alongside the Dubai Fountain and Dubai Opera.
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