More about: Dubai Burj Khalifa Tickets and Tours
Burj Khalifa is Dubai's architectural gem and a benchmark for other skyscrapers around the world thanks to its height of 830 meters. What's more, its revolutionary design makes visiting this iconic building a must on your trip, as it houses luxury residences, offices of the world's largest companies, and the Armani Hotel.
Here's a guide to the different types of tickets you can buy for the Burj Khalifa, what they include, prices, and everything you need to know to see which one best suits your expectations.
Dubai Burj Khalifa Level 124 and 125 Tickets
Get your ticket to the Burj Khalifa at the best price
Perfect if you want to enjoy the experience of seeing Dubai from the observation deck on floors 124 and 125 of the Burj Khalifa while spending as little as possible.
With this ticket for the Burj Khalifa, you'll have access to the indoor and outdoor observatories on floors 124 and 125. You won't be able to go up to the 148th floor, but the views from the top aren't that different. You can enjoy the ultra-fast elevators, the views of the fountains as you go up and down, and the spectacular interior of the world's tallest skyscraper.
Best of all, with this ticket purchased in advance, you'll also skip the lines at the ticket office, making the experience much more enjoyable by avoiding the wait at the door.
Recommended if... you don't want to miss out on the best views of Dubai and the experience of climbing the Burj Khalifa on a tight budget.
Dubai Combo: Aquarium and Burj Khalifa Level 124 or 125 Tickets
Visit the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium with a single ticket
Ideal for those who want to combine two of Dubai's most visited attractions in a single experience.
This combined ticket for the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Aquarium allows you to make the most of your time in the city by visiting two of its most popular attractions in a single day: the observation deck on floors 124 and 125 of the world's tallest skyscraper and the huge aquarium with over 30,000 marine creatures.
You'll ride the fastest elevator on the planet up to the observatory to take in the views of the city, and later you'll dive (without getting wet) into a tunnel with sharks, crocodiles, and a wide variety of fish. A perfect experience for those traveling with family or who want to pack the best of Dubai into a single day.
Recommended if... you want to combine two iconic visits in one ticket and save time and money during your stay in Dubai.
Dubai Burj Khalifa Level 124, 125 and 148 Tickets
Get your ticket to the three observatories of the Burj Khalifa
Ascend to the 148th floor to see Dubai from the top of the Burj Khalifa and stop at the viewing platforms on the 124th and 125th floors to complete the experience.
With this ticket for the Burj Khalifa, you can climb to the top of the building, located on the 148th floor, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views. An essential experience when planning your trip to Dubai.
I recommend buying your ticket in advance, mainly to avoid long queues at the ticket office when you arrive at the building, but more importantly to ensure you get a ticket for the time you want to go up the Burj Khalifa, as there are fixed times. With this ticket, you can also choose the optional transfer to your hotel.
Recommended if... you want to enjoy the complete experience of climbing to the top of the Burj Khalifa
Dubai Burj Khalifa Level 152, 153 and 154 Tickets
Head to the highest lounge in the Burj Khalifa with a drink and canapés
Access floors 152, 153, and 154 of the skyscraper to enjoy a VIP experience with unique views and service included.
Enjoy a high-altitude experience with this premium ticket to the Burj Khalifa lounge, which gives you access to floors 152, 153, and 154, the highest floors open to the public. From there, you'll enjoy the most exclusive views of Dubai while relaxing in an elegant setting with canapés, a drink, and live music.
An ideal option for those looking for a more sophisticated plan, without crowds, and with the attention that such a special visit to the world's tallest building deserves.
Recommended if... you want to enjoy the Burj Khalifa in its most luxurious version with access to the highest floors of the building.
We compare the 4 options
- Dubai Burj Khalifa Level 124 and 125 Tickets
- From $45
- Floors 124 and 125
- Access at a reserved time
- Does not include floor 148
- Access to the At the Top observation deck
- Reservation
- Dubai Burj Khalifa Level 124, 125 and 148 Tickets
- From $58
- Floors 124, 125, and 148
- Access at reserved time
- Optional transfer
- Skip-the-line entry
- Reservation
- Dubai Combo: Aquarium and Burj Khalifa Level 124 or 125 Tickets
- From $86
- Burj Khalifa + Aquarium + Water Zoo
- Combined one-day tour
- Skip-the-line entry
- Book
- Dubai Burj Khalifa Level 152, 153 and 154 Tickets
- From $212
- Floors 152, 153, and 154
- Exclusive access with lounge, drinks and canapés
- VIP experience and terrace
- Reserve
Burj Khalifa ticket prices
The price of tickets to the Burj Khalifa varies depending on the floors you want to visit and the experience you are looking for: from the cheapest ticket to floors 124 and 125, to the most exclusive option on floors 152 to 154 with canapés and drinks. There are also combined passes that include other attractions, such as the Dubai Aquarium.
Here is a summary of the main options available:
- Standard ticket to the Burj Khalifa (floors 124 and 125) — from 45 The cheapest option to enjoy the views from the main observation deck.
- Premium ticket with access to the 148th floor — from 58 The complete experience: includes floors 124, 125, and the exclusive 148th floor.
- Combined ticket for Burj Khalifa + Dubai Aquarium — from 86 Double ticket to visit the observation deck and the aquarium with its shark and crocodile tunnel on the same day.
- VIP ticket to The Lounge (floors 152, 153 and 154) — from $69 The most luxurious option: includes access to the lounge with views from the top, drinks, canapés and an exclusive atmosphere.
Other ticket options and visits to the Burj Khalifa
If you've already decided you want to climb the world's tallest building but are looking for a different or more complete experience, there are alternatives that combine access to the Burj Khalifa with other extras such as a sweet treat or a guided tour of the city. These options are perfect for those who want to get the most out of their visit.
- Entrance to the Burj Khalifa with a soft drink or sweet treat — from $55 Includes access to floors 124 and 125 and a small snack (soft drink, water or sweet treat) to enjoy in the café on the ground floor.
- Guided tour of Dubai with admission to the Burj Khalifa included — from $110 A 9-hour experience with an English-speaking guide, audio guide in 10 languages, and a tour of the historic district, the Jumeirah Mosque, Dubai Creek, and the Burj Khalifa. Includes pickup at your hotel and transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Night tour of Dubai with admission to the Burj Khalifa — from $173 Explore the illuminated city with a local guide in a small group and access the 124th and 125th floors of the Burj Khalifa. Includes pickup at your hotel, round-trip transportation, and a drink during the tour.
Are tickets to the Burj Khalifa included in any tourist cards?
Yes, access to the Burj Khalifa is included in both the Dubai Explorer Pass and the Dubai All-Inclusive Pass. Both cards allow you to go up to the floors of the world's tallest skyscraper and enjoy the views without having to buy a separate ticket. They also include many other experiences, such as the tourist bus, desert safaris, and visits to theme parks and aquariums.
The main difference between the two is how they work: the Explorer Pass allows you to choose between 3, 4, 5, or 7 attractions from a list of more than 70 options, while the All-Inclusive Pass gives you unlimited access to all attractions for 2 to 7 consecutive days. In both cases, you'll enjoy a convenient and economical way to visit Dubai's top attractions, including the iconic Burj Khalifa.
What is the visit to the At the Top observation deck (floors 124 and 125) like?
If you have only purchased tickets for the 124th floor, you can go directly to the elevator and validate your ticket. In less than a minute, you will ascend to the top of the Burj Khalifa, where you will find a gift shop where you will have to avoid some tourist traps, and you can continue on to the observatory and look out over Dubai and the immense desert that stretches beyond its skyscrapers.
With the telescopes scattered around the observation deck, you can see Dubai from above up close, but if you really want to experience the vertigo of being in the tallest building in the world, look out the windows of the observatory and look up to see the top of the Burj Khalifa.
There is no time limit to enjoy your visit to At the Top, although most people tend to stay for around an hour. On the 125th floor, you'll find the interactive experience 'A Falcon's Eye View', where you'll see real-time recordings of life in Dubai in the style of the screens at the One World Observatory in New York.
What is the visit to the At the Top Sky viewpoint (148th floor) like?
With your ticket to the 148th floor, you will have access to the Sky Lounge where you can enjoy juices, coffee, Arabic sweets, and dates. This is an experience to take your time and relax before going up to the observation deck.
After your cocktail, you will be accompanied to the VIP elevator, which will take you to the 148th floor in just over a minute. You will have 30 minutes to enjoy the breathtaking views without crowds before descending to the lower platforms.
What is the visit to the 154th floor observation deck of the Burj Khalifa like?
Climbing to floors 152, 153, and 154 of the Burj Khalifa is the most exclusive experience you can have in the world's tallest skyscraper. At over 585 meters high, you will enter "The Lounge," a premium observation area with a sophisticated atmosphere, spectacular views, and service that includes drinks and canapés. Everything is designed for you to enjoy a unique moment in an elegant and relaxed setting, away from the busiest areas of the building.
In addition to enjoying the best panoramic views of Dubai, you'll have free Wi-Fi, live entertainment, and access to the building's highest outdoor terraces. This ticket to the Burj Khalifa offers a quieter experience, without crowds, ideal for those looking for a more special visit, with comfort and personalized attention.
What you'll see with your tickets and visits to the Burj Khalifa
The views from the top of the Burj Khalifa, whether from the lower or upper observation decks, take in the whole of Dubai and part of Abu Dhabi thanks to a 360º perspective. Some of the iconic buildings of Dubai that you will see:
- Burj al Arab
- Atlantis Hotel
- Palm Jumeirah
- Dubai Frame
- Dubai Eye
As is the case with almost every observatory in the world, the views at sunrise and sunset are totally mesmerizing, with the difference that thanks to the height of the Burj Khalifa, you can see the sun's reflection on the clouds up close and witness a true spectacle of colors.
Opening hours and best time to book your tickets
The Burj Khalifa is open every day, but it tends to be crowded with tourists from Thursday to Saturday, so I recommend visiting between Wednesday and Sunday. To give you an idea, the cheapest tickets are usually between 8:30 and 10 a. m., and the least crowded time at the Burj Khalifa is after 8:30 p.m.
Visit the Burj Khalifa at sunset
Whatever type of ticket you buy, I recommend checking what time sunset is during your visit to Dubai and buying your tickets for an hour before. If you're buying VIP tickets, you won't have to worry about crowds, as they're practically non-existent at At the Top Sky.
The most popular times are between 4 and 6 p.m., when most visitors go up the Burj Khalifa to get ready to watch the sunset. Tickets usually vary in price depending on the time of day, being more expensive during peak hours, but one advantage of this ticket is that the price is fixed and includes access to the 148th floor.
How to get to the Burj Khalifa
To get to the Burj Khalifa observation deck, head to the Dubai Mall. The entrance to the skyscraper is located on the lower level. You can also access the Burj Khalifa through the Armani Hotel, but good luck with that if you're not staying there.
One of the best ways to get to the Dubai Mall is by taxi. They are quite cheap by Dubai standards and are one of the most popular forms of transport due to the unbearable heat in the city, so you will always be able to find one.
The other option is to take the metro, which I recommend if you are visiting the Burj Khalifa during rush hour. Take the red line to the Burj Khalifa stop, and from there take the F13 bus and get off at the next stop, Dubai Mall. You can also walk from the metro, but it's not the best idea.
The musical fountain show
At Burj Khalifa Lake, located opposite the Burj Khalifa, there is a water and light show that is quite impressive from the ground, but reaches the next level when you see it from At the Top. We recommend booking tickets for the Burj Khalifa and the fountains together as you can save a few dollars.
Like many things you'll find in Dubai, this fountain is the tallest in the world. But that's not all! It covers an area the size of two football fields. Seeing the fountain in motion is undoubtedly one of the city's biggest attractions. To watch the magnificent show, there is a floating walkway at its base, but as I mentioned, seeing the water come to life from At the Top is breathtaking.
Fountain show times
- Every day from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., every half hour.
- In the mornings, at 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. (Fridays, 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.).
Where to eat at the Burj Khalifa
If you're going to climb to the top of the Burj Khalifa at sunset, the heights are sure to make you a little hungry. When it's time for dinner near the Burj Khalifa, you have the luxury option of the At. Mosphere restaurant or a variety of more affordable restaurants in the Dubai Mall.
At. Mosphere
Located on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa, the At. Mosphere restaurant is known for its luxurious menu and cocktails. As you can imagine, it has exquisite décor and the views are definitely worth it, as seeing Dubai lit up at night while you dine is a great way to complement the sunset views you'll have enjoyed during your visit.
However, the price is really prohibitive, and my recommendation is to spend your money visiting other attractions in Dubai if you're traveling on a budget.
Dubai Mall
In the shopping center under the Burj Khalifa, you will find all kinds of food: hamburger joints, Italian food, Chinese food, barbecues, and Arabic food. The best-reviewed places are PF Chang's, where you will find a fusion of Asian food, Texas Roadhouse, a rib and steak joint, and the global hamburger chain Shake Shack.
Other interesting activities in Dubai
If you want to get the most out of Dubai, a good plan is to take a guided tour of the city. This will help you not only to find your way around, but also to discover all its hidden corners, history, anecdotes, and curiosities (of which there are many in Dubai). Here are the best tours and excursions from Dubai.
If, on the other hand, you want to take advantage of your trip to enjoy an authentic desert experience, don't hesitate to take a round-trip excursion (some include activities in the sand such as snowboarding or even traditional barbecues). I've put together a list of the best excursions to the Dubai desert.