What to see at the Burj Khalifa?
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Located in downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Burj Khalifa (Tower of Khalifa - formerly known as Burj Dubai, Dubai Tower) is, since May 2008, the tallest skyscraper in the world.
Its final height, reached on January 17, 2009, is 828 meters.
Its inauguration and partial opening took place on January 4, 2010, it has since become a worldwide icon.
The Burj Khalifa also holds the world records for longest elevator ride and highest restaurant in the world.
History of the Burj Khalifa
Construction of the Burj Khalifa began on September 21, 2004, and was completed on January 4, 2010, more than a year later than planned.
More than 12,000 people from 30 countries participated in its construction.
The architecture of the building is inspired by the flower of Hymenocallis and consists of three main sections arranged around a central tower.
The exterior facade is covered with 26,000 hand-cut glass panels: it takes three months to clean the whole building!
Visit the Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa has 2 lookouts:
- On the 124th and 125th floors: At The Top
- On the 148th floor: At The Top SKY, it is the highest belvedere in the world (in front of the Canton Tower in Guangzhou).
122nd floor: At.mosphere (442 m)
Located at 442 meters in height, At.mosphere combines a restaurant, a private dining room and a lounge.
Settle near a window to enjoy an impressive panorama of downtown Dubai and the Arabian Gulf during your meal.
On the menu: the cuisine of Chef Christopher - who takes over from Chefs Jérôme Lagarde and Kirin Joshi - offers fusion cuisine that combines European and Asian influences.
The At.mosphere restaurant has joined the Guinness Book of Records as the highest restaurant in the world!
124th and 125th floors: At the Top
At the Top's two-level observation deck, located on the 124th and 125th floors of the Burj Khalifa, offers an exceptional panoramic view.
Day or night, ride the fastest elevator in the world (10 meters per second) and enjoy a 360° view over the city of Dubai and the Arabian Gulf.
The spectacle of the largest dancing fountain in the world, at Burj Khalifa Lake, can be observed and heard from the observation platform.
Telescopes are available.
Reservation is strongly recommended to access this first observation platform! Count at least 1h30 of visit.
148th floor: At the Top SKY (555 m)
Located 555 meters high, At the Top SKY is the highest observation deck in the world.
Reservation is strongly recommended to access this second observation platform!
152nd, 153rd and 154th floors: The Lounge (585 m)
At 585 meters high, The Lounge is the highest living room in the world.
It has an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy a tea, coffee, cocktail or glass of champagne - accompanied by gourmet canapés.
Burj Khalifa Tickets
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The best time to go up there - and the most requested - is at sunset: remember to book your tickets in advance on the internet!
Dubai is not particularly popular for its nighttime illuminations, so the view from the Burj Khalifa is more beautiful during the day than at night.
Burj Khalifa opening hours
The Burj Khalifa is open all year round, 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.
Getting to the Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa is located in the heart of Downtown Dubai - next to the Dubai Mall, Burj Plaza, Souk Al Bahar and the famous Dubai Fountain.
Address: 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Near the Burj Khalifa
Take advantage of your visit to the Burj Khalifa to visit the city of Dubai:
- Ain Dubai
- Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
- Atlantis
- Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
- Dubai Frame
- The Dubai Fountain
- Kidzania
- LEGOLAND Dubai
- Mall of the Emirates (Dubai Mall)
- Dubai Marina
- Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khatab Mosque
- Al Salam Mosque
- The View at The Palm