This guide to go up to Burj Khalifa of Dubai It will help you prepare your visit to this incredible building, considered the tallest in the world and with views that will leave you speechless.
Opened in 2010, this impressive building is 828 meters high, twice as high as the Empire State Building and is, without a doubt, a true marvel of modern design and architecture.
Inspired by the flower of the spider lily and covered by more than 28,000 glass panels, the Burj Khalifa not only has the height record but also that of the highest viewpoint, the one of the highest inhabited floor and the one with the highest number of floors with 186.
His name honors the Sheikh and president of the United Arab Emirates, who contributed in the 1.5 billion dollars the building cost.
Based on the experience of our visit to this building during the trip to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Rub 'al Khali in 9 days, we tell you the best way to climb the Burj Khalifa, the price, how to get there and schedules as well as how to book tickets, so that the experience is comfortable and easy. We start!
How to get to Burj Khalifa
The best way to get to Burj Khalifa It is with the red metro line that connects to the airport and has a stop just below this building and the Dubai Mall, another of the essential places to visit in Dubai.
If you are far from a metro stop, something usual in Dubai due to the great distances that separate the tourist points of the city, the best way to get there is to take a taxi, they have a fairly affordable price, paying for a journey of about 20 kilometers about 40-60AED, depending on traffic.
Access to the Burj Khalifa is through the ground floor of the Dubai Mall, located near the sources of Dubai.
Burj Khalifa
Type of tickets to Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa of Dubai has 3 viewpoints:
- Floors 124 and 125 located at 442 meters high
- Floor 148 to 555 meters
- Private rooms on floors 152, 153 and 154
The first viewpoint has 360-degree panoramic views on its two floors (124 and 125) and also on the 124th floor, you can find a non-glazed area, from where you can take the best photos. Another advantage of this viewpoint is that it has no time limit so we recommend you arrive one hour before sunset to see the city by day, the sunset and how the city skyscrapers light up.
The opening hours of this viewpoint are from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Thursday, Friday and Saturday until midnight).
The price of the entrance to the Burj Khalifa is 224 dirhams (AED) during prime time from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 149AED the rest of the hours.
At the box office tickets are more expensive, you have to queue and you can run out of seats, especially during prime time, so it is very advisable to book your ticket here in advance.
Another more exclusive option is to book this experience that includes the panoramic views of the 124th and 125th floor and dinner at the Burj Club on the fifth floor, overlooking the Dubai Fountains show.
124th floor of Burj Khalifa
The viewpoint of the 148th floor known as the "At the Top" It opened a short time ago to beat the record height of 546 meters that had the viewpoint of the Tower of Shanghai. The drawback of this viewpoint is that it has a maximum time of 30 minutes, although later you can go down to the viewpoints of the 124th and 125th floor without paying a new ticket.
The opening hours of this viewpoint are from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the price of admission varies between 533 AED from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 378 AED from 7 p.m.
As with the other viewpoint it is advisable to book the ticket here in advance.
The views offered from its outdoor terrace are similar to those of the lower viewpoint, although being in the highest viewpoint in the world has its charm and is one of the reasons why it can be very interesting to pay that extra.
An even more exclusive option is "The Lounge", located 575 meters high, where you can enjoy incredible views from its outdoor terrace and a fantastic gourmet experience. These rooms have all the comforts with sofas and a snack service that varies according to the time you access.
The first option of "The Lounge" is that of "Tea in the clouds" It takes place between 12: 30h and 17h and includes fresh cakes and delicious desserts, along with a selection of the best teas and coffees. The price is 608 AED and you can make the reservation in advance here.
The second is that of "Cocktails under the stars" which takes place between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. and includes gourmet drinks and canapés, enlivened by the songs of a vocalist. The price is 608 AED and you can make the reservation here.
The last experience is the "Sunset with bubbles" which takes place between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and includes champagne, gourmet canapés and musical entertainment. The price is 657 AED and you can make the reservation here.
Views from the Burj Khalifa viewpoint
Tips to climb the Burj Khalifa
This series of tips will help you have the best experience in your visit to Burj Khalifa:
- It is recommended to arrive half an hour before the time you have assigned in the reservation, since it is the time that usually takes from the ticket offices to the viewpoint.
- To pass the access control it is necessary to show the passport next to the reservation.
- The elevator that goes up to the viewpoints is the fastest in the world, ascending to 10 meters per second.
- On a clear day, you can see more than 90 kilometers away.
- In addition to the views of the skyscrapers around and the sources of Dubai, you will see the Burj al Arab, the complex of artificial islands The World and the desert, among many other places.
- If you are at the viewpoint after 6 pm you can see the water, light and music show that takes place every half hour in the fountains of Dubai.
- There is a free storage room in the ticket office area, in case you want to leave your backpack.
- Before arriving at the ticket office area and at the viewpoint of the 124th floor, you have a shop to buy any details related to the Burj Khalifa.
- In addition to the shops, in the viewpoints there are bathrooms and a cafeteria.
Sunset from the Burj Khalifa
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