Attraction
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
A preserved creekside quarter of wind-tower houses and narrow lanes, now home to galleries, small museums, cafés and the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.
Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building, rising 828 metres over Downtown Dubai, with observation decks on levels 124, 125 and 148 open to ticketed visitors.
At a glance
- Type
- Skyscraper and observation decks
- Area
- Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Official site
- burjkhalifa.ae
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Observation decks
- Lifts
- Gift shop
Why we recommend it
Opened in January 2010, Burj Khalifa reaches 828 metres to its roof and anchors the whole of Downtown Dubai. Most visitors come for At the Top, the observation experience on levels 124 and 125, roughly 450 metres up, while the pricier At the Top Sky ticket adds level 148 at around 555 metres and a lounge stop on the way.
The view takes in the Dubai Fountain directly below, the desert edge to the east and the coastline and Palm Jumeirah to the west. Sunset slots sell out first and cost more, so book online well ahead if that is your aim; an early morning visit is usually quieter and the air is often clearer. Entry is through The Dubai Mall, so allow time to find the lower-ground ticket desks.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Burj Khalifa FAQs
Which floors can visitors reach?
At the Top covers levels 124 and 125; At the Top Sky adds level 148.
How tall is Burj Khalifa?
It is 828 metres to the roof and just under 830 metres to the tip.