At The Top
This ticket gets you to floors 124 & 125; "At The Top Sky" (Floor 148) is a much more expensive, separate ticket.
Description
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world—and stepping onto the observation decks feels like floating above the city. The views stretch over Dubai’s futuristic skyline, desert, and ocean. The elevator ride is insanely fast, adding to the thrill. At night, the tower sparkles and anchors the famous fountain show below. It’s iconic, dramatic, and a must-visit masterpiece of engineering.
Highlights
- Tallest building on Earth with record-breaking elevators.
- Observation decks reveal Dubai’s skyline and desert.
- Light shows and fountain views at its base.
Location
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1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Know Before You Go
Entrance Location
The entrance is inside the Dubai Mall on the Lower Ground floor; allow 20 mins to find it - the mall is huge.
Sunset Surcharge:
Tickets between 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM cost nearly double; book the 7:00 PM slot to see the city lights for cheaper.
Fog
In winter mornings, fog can totally block the view; check the "Live Cam" online before heading up.
Photos
There is an outdoor terrace on floor 124, but it has glass gaps; be careful with your phone!
Example Itinerary
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15:30
Arrive at the Dubai Mall
Take the Dubai Metro or a taxi to arrive at the world's largest shopping mall, which serves as the main entrance gate. -
18:00
Watch the Dubai Fountain Show
Step outside onto the waterfront promenade to catch the mesmerising afternoon music and light water show. -
18:30
Visit the Burj Khalifa
Board the high-speed elevator up to the "At the Top" observation deck to marvel at the sprawling 360-degree desert and city views. -
20:30
Explore Downtown Dubai
Cap off the night by walking along the vibrant, illuminated Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard.
