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City and shopping · The United Arab Emirates
Burj Khalifa: Dubai from above
A ride to the observation decks of the world's tallest building. The city, the Gulf and the desert in one view.
Dubai · The United Arab Emirates
The experience
Burj Khalifa opened on 4 January 2010 and stands 828 metres tall, the tallest building in the world. It holds offices, homes, a hotel and observation decks reached by some of the fastest lifts anywhere.
At the Top, on levels 124 and 125, gives an open view over Dubai, Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf. At the Top SKY, on level 148 at 555 metres, is a quieter, more private visit with a lounge and a host who explains the view.
The best time is just before sunset: watch the sun go down over the sea, then the city light up beneath you, and finish with the Dubai Fountain show from the promenade at the tower's foot.
We book timed tickets in advance, as sunset slots sell out quickly in winter and during holidays, and arrange your transfers from and to the hotel.
Where to stay
Stays close by
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Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
A vast resort on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, with the Aquaventure water park, the Lost Chambers aquarium and a kids' club.
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Jumeirah Al Qasr, Dubai
A hotel in the style of an Arabian palace at Madinat Jumeirah, with its waterways and a beach facing Burj Al Arab.
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Dubai
Palace Downtown, Dubai
An Arabian-style hotel on Old Town Island, with balconies facing the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa, steps from Dubai Mall.
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