Visit the Burj Khalifa, Dubai: schedules, prices and tips

Symbol of Dubai and one of the must-see attractions: we are talking about the Burj Khalifa, which at 828 m is the tallest building in the world. Inside you will find three viewing terraces, located on floors 124, 125 and 148, where you can truly say that the world is at your feet.
Here are all our tips on how to best organise your visit to the Burj Khalifa!

Timetable and prices

The Burj Khalifa is open every day from morning to late evening, so you can admire the city from above both day and night. Inside there are several floors from which you can admire a truly unique view. Consequently, the cost of the ticket depends on how many and which floors you want to visit.

• Hours: daily 8am-11.30pm

• Best time to avoid queues: at opening time or around closing time

• Ticket price: from AED 149.00 (€35.90)

• Reductions: children 4-12 years from 114.00 AED (€27.50)

• Free: children up to 4 years old

Please note thevisiting hours: in the time slot 12:00-18:00, called Prime Hours, the entrance fee has a surcharge. For Level 124 + 125 it costs 224.00 AED (€54.00), for Level 124 + 125 + 148 it costs 533.00 AED (€128.50).

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What to see and how to visit the Burj Khalifa

At 828 m, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world! Absolutely a must-see during your visit to Dubai. Apart from observatories, the skyscraper has both a commercial and residential function: inside it houses hotels, restaurants, offices, flats (about 900 between floors 19 and 108) and shops.

Theentrance to the Burj Khalifa is on the lower floor of the Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping mall, which also houses the wonderful Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Once through the entrance and ticket counters, you will reach the lifts, which are among the fastest in the world: they move at a speed of 10 m per second! In no time you will then reach the observatories, of which there are three. In addition to these, there is also the Lounge, which occupies floors 152, 153 and 154. Let's see everything in detail:

• Level 124 and 125: called'At the top', these are the two most visited floors. In addition to admiring a splendid view of the city, here you can take the perfect photo with Colette Miller's famous Angel Wings or you can enjoy the adrenaline experience, where a glass platform simulates the floor breaking.

• Level 148: called'At the top Sky'. This floor is much less crowded than the previous ones and offers a unique view. It is a good 555 m high, with a large outdoor terrace. You can also have a drink at the Sky Lounge, with one of the most beautiful views in the world before your eyes.

• Level 152, 153 and 154: called'The Lounge'. This is the highest lounge bar in the world, located 585 m above sea level. It is a very elegant environment with large windows, chairs and sofas, an outdoor terrace and a unique atmosphere. In the evening, it is possible to have an aperitif with canapés and live music accompaniment.

Where it is located and how to get there

• Onfoot: at 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, in Downtown Dubai. Walking distance from The Mall Subai (260 m, 3 min) and Wings of Mexico statue (1.3 km, 16 min) - Get directions

• By bus: reference stop The Dubai Mall EXPO Rider Stop, served by bus line 298

• Bymetro: reference station Business Bay, served by the metro line MRed

Useful tips for visiting the attraction

1. Getup early: Ideally, you should reach the entrance by 10am;

2. Buy the city card: if you are interested in visiting other museums or attractions in the city, you can buy the Dubai Explorer Pass and save on entrance fees

3. Sightseeing bus: the Burj Khalifa is one of the stops on the sightseeing bus, ideal for enjoying a panoramic tour of the city and moving easily between the main attractions.

4. Priority ticket: buy a priority ticket to avoid the endless queues.

5. Lunchor dinner at the Burj Club: here you can truly enjoy lunch or dinner with the world at your feet, a unique experience.

6. Helicopter flight: Dubai is one of those cities that must be seen from above. You can admire it with a helicopter ride, departing from The Palm and arriving at the Burj Khalifa.

7. Watch out for restrictions: backpacks and bulky equipment (such as tripods and tripods) are forbidden. Similar checks are carried out at the entrance as at airports;

8. Minimumtime: we advise you to consider a minimum of one hour for the visit. Ideally, you should be able to dedicate 2 hours.

History and interesting facts: what to know in brief

The construction of the current largest skyscraper in the world took only six years: work began in 2004 and finished in 2009. It was then inaugurated and opened to the public in 2010. At 828 m, it is twice as tall as the Empire State Building in New York and three times as tall as the Eiffel Tower in Paris! However, it could lose its supremacy as the world's tallest building: the Jeddah Tower, in Saudi Arabia, is currently under construction and is expected to be over 1,000 m high when completed!

But the Burj Khalifa holds other records: it houses the longest lift in the world and has enabled Fred Fugen and Vince Reffet to make the world's highest bungee jump, making them a Guinness World Record holder! And on top of all this, it has also been chosen as a location for a number of films: how can we forget, for example, the scene with Tom Cruise in'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol'.

Finally, there is also a little bit of Italy at the Burj Khalifa: inside it is the Armani Hotel, designed by the well-known Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani. It occupies no less than 7 floors, with elegant interiors and spectacular views over the city! A night costs on average €500.00, but it is a truly unique experience!