Burj Khalifa Views
Climbing the tallest building in the world has many advantages, from it you can see many of the city’s buildings. With a height of 828 meters, the Burj Khalifa offers breathtaking panoramic views of Dubai and its most famous landmarks.
More about: Burj Khalifa Views
Even if you only spend one day in Dubai, the impressive structure of the Burj Khalifa is one of the things you have to see. Since its inauguration, it has welcomed millions of people from all over the world who visit its two observation decks. From them they get unparalleled views of the city.
If you plan to visit any of the viewpoints of the tallest building in the world, it is important that you know what you can see in them. That way, when you visit, you’ll know what you’re looking at.
How are the viewpoints of the tallest building in the world?
Inside the Burj Khalifa there are offices, restaurants, gyms and even living quarters. However, the floors that tourists want to go to are**:124, 125 and 148**. There you will find the famous observation decks of the Burj Khalifa, from which you will get breathtaking views. Let’s talk about them:
The terrace of At the Top (124th and 125th floors)
In the inner area of At the Top there is a cafeteria, a gift store and cameras connected to screens. In the latter it is possible to look at the landscape and zoom in to the points of the city of your choice. These also have images showing the change of the city in recent years.
The 124th floor has a terrace where it is possible to see Dubai from above and, if you look up, you are surprised by the remaining 400 meters. As for the 125th floor, on this floor you can also see the city, but there are electronic devices that you can use (to access some of them you need to pay). You can go up to this viewpoint by buying Tickets on the official Hellotickets website.
The exclusivity of At the Top Sky (148th floor)
On the 148th floor, at an impressive height of 555 meters, is the At the Top Sky the highest observation deck in the world. As in the viewpoint on the 124th floor, this one has an outdoor area protected by glass panels from which you can admire the city.
The visit to this viewpoint is limited, as its duration is 30 minutes, even so, it is a period that is possible to enjoy to the fullest. In case you prefer not to go out to the terrace of this viewpoint, don’t worry, the interior has comfortable seats. The 148th floor is less frequented than the 124th and 125th, as it is more exclusive and the entrance has a higher price.
Those who have access to At the Top Sky are treated with great hospitality, they wait their turn in a lounge on the first floor. There they are greeted with dates and coffee until they are escorted to the elevators leading to the 148th floor.
What should you know before going to the Burj Khalifa?
I’ll tell you about a few important points you do well to keep in mind before visiting this building. First, the ticket prices for the Burj Khalifa on Hellotickets:
- Mirador At the Top (124th and 125th floors): about 43 € – opening hours 10:00 to 22:00, from Thursday to Saturday the viewpoint remains open until midnight.
- At the Top Sky Observation Deck (148th floor): about 128 – opening hours 12:00 to 22:00, closes at midnight on the same days as the At the Top Observation Deck.
I recommend you to buy your tickets for At the Top (floors 124 and 125) and combined tickets for At the Top and At The top Sky (floors 124,125 and 148) in advance, if you do it online, you can buy them before arriving in Dubai. In case you make the purchase in person, go one or two days before your visit to the ticket offices of the building to find tickets available at the time and date you want.
The second point is related to the elevators, these are capable of climbing 10 meters per second, but do not worry. They are made so that people do not perceive the high speed, but even so, it is normal to feel a little discomfort in the ears as you go up.
Finally, when you enter the Burj Khalifa you will find a small exhibition in which you will learn about the history of the building and the construction process. You can walk through this section at your leisure to make your visit more complete.
