At The Top, Burj Khalifa
Located at the heart of downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa is the heart of downtown and city as well. located near the famous dubai mall and dubai Fountain, Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world.
Constructed in 2009 Burj Khalifa has a height of 828 meters (2,716.5 ft.), the 200 plus story Burj Khalifa has 160 habitable levels, the most of any building in the world.
The mesmerizing views of Burj Khalifa, the observatory desk at the 124-125 and 155th floor which give stunning views of dubai skyline and The World Islands which makes it to be at the top of every tourists bucket list while visiting Dubai.
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Not only it holds the record for being the tallest building but is also have various other world records
Burj Khalifa holds the following records:
Tallest building in the world
Tallest free-standing structure in the world
Highest number of stories in the world
Highest occupied floor in the world
Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
Tallest service elevator in the world
Burj Khalifa has an observation desk called At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY at levels 124,125,148. It also has a special lounge at levels 152,153 and 154.
At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY
You may choose between : (L148.L125.L124)
Enjoy a personalized tour, guided by a Guest Ambassador.
Step out onto the world's highest observation deck with an outdoor terrace at 555 meters.
Refresh yourself with signature refreshments at SKY lounge.
Continue your journey to levels 125 and 124
Level 124
Be thrilled by the world's fastest double-deck elevators, cruising at 10m/s.
Take a closer look at the world below through avant-garde, high powered, telescopes.
Step out onto the public outdoor observation terrace overlooking the ever-growing skyline.
Level 125
At 456 meters, Level 125 offers a spacious deck tastefully decorated in Arabic mashrabiya for stunning 360-degree views.
- Capture your Burj Khalifa moments forever and integrate reality and special effects with green screen photography.
- Set off on a virtual reality experience to the pinnacle of Burj Khalifa.
Enjoy a new immersive experience; step on an inspired glass-floor with a twist. Feel the glass crack underneath your feet, as you explore the lofty heights from 456 meters in the air.
The Lounge Burj Khalifa:
Levels 154| 153| 152
Explore the world’s highest lounge at 585 meters.
Breakfast in the clouds
Located high on the 152nd floor. Relax and enjoy the new breakfast buffet, where supreme quality ingredients are served in an elegant, yet modern style with a panoramic view of Dubai’s breathtaking skyline.
Tea in the clouds
Sit back in the plush couches. Enjoy an assortment of fresh bakes and delicate desserts, alongside a selection of the finest tea and coffee. Inclusive of a tour of the outdoor terrace.
Bubbly sundowner
Watch the sunset over the horizon and skies turn pink with romance. Enjoy a glass of house beverage or bubbly, complemented by gourmet canapes. Inclusive of live entertainment and a tour of the outdoor terrace.
Bubbly under the stars
Groove to the tunes of our resident vocalist or house DJ, as the night comes alive 585m above Dubai. Enjoy a glass of house beverage or bubbly, complemented by gourmet canapes. Inclusive of a tour of the outdoor terrace.
Opening timings for burj khalifa
Last tickets sold 45 minutes prior to close
Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu, Fri
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The observation deck is open on Saturdays and Fridays from 5:30 am onwards such that the visitors can view the sunrise. Last entry is 45 minutes prior to shutting down. Visitors are allowed on 30-minute intervals with off-peak and peak ticket prices.
This is the usual visiting hours you may like to check the official website for tickets price and special events going on.
How to Reach Burj Khalifa
The distance between Dubai airport and Burj Khalifa is around 17.7 kilometres. You can reach Burj Khalifa from Dubai Airport (DXB) by 6 different ways including bus, car, train, taxi or town car. A taxi or Uber, or car is the quickest way to reach the building in around 13 minutes.
The metro takes around 29 minutes and you would also have to walk a bit from the station to the building. Line 27 bus takes around 58 minutes but is a cheap way to travel from the airport to Burj Khalifa.
Things to Explore near Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa Park features 6 water features, flowering trees, palm-lined walkways, and lush green gardens. The area also boasts 2 tennis courts, a playing ground for the kids, and a wading pool. The base and the center of the park houses the water room of Burj Khalifa featuring water jet fountains and a series of pools.
In terms of area, The Dubai Mall is the largest shopping mall in the world. It features 1,200 shops where you can shop till you drop. The mall is huge with an ample number of attractions for the visitors including Galeries Lafayette department store, Waterfront Atrium, KidZania, Oasis Fountain Waterfall, jewelry and gold outlets, 120 restaurants, a 250 room luxury hotel, 22 cinema screens and so much more.
The Dubai Fountain is the largest fountain system that has been choreographed. It is located right outside The Dubai Mall and the timing of the shows are regularly put up at 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm as well as between 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm at an interval of every half an hour. Enjoy the Dubai Fountain lake ride and witness the world's largest dancing fountain.
4. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo -
Located at The Dubai Mall's center, the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is one amazing indoor aquarium for the visitors to explore. The acrylic viewing panel here is larger than Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium of Japan which has led to establishing its name in the book of World Record.
Also Checkout: Things to Do in Downtown Dubai
Tips for Visiting Burj Khalifa
Decide the time - The peak visiting hours are sunset hours and late afternoons usually from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. The time of the ticket is the time of entry, but once you enter you're free to stay for as long as you desire. A normal visit lasts for up to 60 to 90 minutes.
Plan the rest of the day - While in Dubai downtown you can plan the rest of your day in exploring the other places in downtown Dubai. You can dine, shop and enjoy the Dubai fountains.
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