Being the tallest building in Dubai, the Burj Khalifa offers the best views of the Dubai skyline and beyond from its observation deck. The very top of the Burj Khalifa is the 163rd floor, however it is not accessible to the public. To get to the top of the Burj Khalifa, you need to purchase a ticket.
The way to get to At The Top SKY (Level 148) is to take the world's fastest elevator from Level 124 and head to the top. If you're planning to visit Level 148, you would have to book tickets that specifically provide access to At The Top SKY; a standard ticket only provides access to Levels 124 & 125.
Visitors have the option of visiting several Burj Khalifa floors: At The Top (Levels 124 &125), At The Top SKY (Level 148) and The Lounge (Levels 152, 153 & 154). Each of these floors hosts an observation deck from where you will get a jaw-dropping view of Dubai.
So is it worth the trip? If you're a bucket list ticker then yes – the novelty of going up the world's tallest building is probably worth the entry fee (though perhaps not all the way to level 148).
At 555 metres (1,821 ft) high, At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY on Level 148 offers visitors the unprecedented opportunity to soak up unmatched views of the city and beyond, from an outdoor terrace and a premium lounge.
How high up the Burj Khalifa can I go? You can go up to the observation decks on Levels 124, 125 and 148. The very top of the Burj Khalifa is the 163rd floor; however, this is not accessible to the public.
No, it is not possible to parachute from the top of Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, reaching a height of 828 meters (2,717 feet). Parachuting or base jumping from the top of the Burj Khalifa is strictly prohibited due to safety and security reasons.
To get to the top of the Burj Khalifa, you need to purchase a ticket. Your ticket price will vary based on the observation deck you choose and what time of day you stop by. When purchasing Burj Khalifa tickets, you can choose between the basic ticket (At the Top) and the premium ticket (At the Top Sky).
Burj Khalifa's observatory elevators are double deck cabs with a capacity for 12 to 14 people per cab. They travel at 10 metres per second. The total number of stairs to Level 160 of Burj Khalifa is 2,909; to climb even higher, ladders are used.
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The observation deck on the 124th floor gives you 360-degree views of the city and the Arabian Gulf. Get early-hours access for a limited-time sunrise viewing at Burj Khalifa Level 124, every weekend from Oct 28 to Dec 31, 2023.
Choose the right time for your visitOpt to visit the tower during non-prime hours i.e. early in the morning or late in the evening, an hour or two before it closes. As mentioned earlier, the best times to do so are early hours of the day (8:30 AM-10:00 AM), early afternoon (1:30 PM-3:30 PM) or after 8:30 PM.
A good bet is to go in the early hours of the day (8:30 AM-10:00 AM), early afternoon (1:30 PM-3:30 PM) or after 8:30 PM. The ticket during these hours is priced at a decent AED 135 and you also get a Burj Khalifa experience without the overbearing crowd.
Guests of At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY can stay at level 148 for up to 30 minutes and then to continue the journey to level 125/124, where they can stay as long as they prefer.
With At the Top tickets, you can expect at least 30 minutes of waiting time as most visitors choose to view only the lower deck. The premium At the Top SKY tickets usually has a waiting time of hardly 15 minutes as you get priority access to the elevator.
This is simply not possible. If you buy your ticket there, they will give you a date and a time-slot to come back and visit (which is not convenient at all). In addition, in Dubai, the tickets are cheaper when bought online in advance! In this Burj Khalifa guide, I give you all my best tips to organize your visit.