Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest structure, rising 828 meters over Downtown Dubai. Ride to observation decks on the 124th, 125th, and 148th floors, and watch the Dubai Fountain perform on the lake at its base.
The world's tallest structure, rising 828 meters over Downtown Dubai. Ride to observation decks on the 124th, 125th, and 148th floors, and watch the Dubai Fountain perform on the lake at its base.
Indoor and outdoor viewing on the 124th and 125th floors, with a higher-altitude deck on the 148th floor for panoramic views over the city and desert.
Standing 828 meters tall, the Burj Khalifa has held the title of world's tallest structure since its 2010 completion, designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
A choreographed water, light, and music show on the artificial lake at the tower's base, performing several times each evening.
Observation deck tickets are timed and sell out at peak times. Book directly through the official Burj Khalifa website for the most reliable pricing and availability.
From 555 meters up on the 148th floor deck, the view stretches across Dubai's coastline and out into the desert on a clear day.
The Burj Khalifa has held the world's-tallest-building title since 2010, a benchmark for skyscraper design worldwide.
The Dubai Fountain performs for free at the tower's base, visible from The Dubai Mall waterfront without a ticket.
Do I need to book Burj Khalifa tickets in advance?
Yes. Observation deck access is timed-entry and tickets, especially for sunset slots, often sell out days ahead. Book directly on the official Burj Khalifa website.
How tall is the Burj Khalifa?
The tower stands 828 meters (2,717 ft) tall, including its spire, and has been the world's tallest structure since it was completed in 2010.
Where do you access the observation decks?
Through a dedicated Burj Khalifa entrance inside The Dubai Mall, from where elevators take visitors up to the 124th, 125th, and 148th floor decks.
When does the Dubai Fountain perform?
The fountain performs on a schedule of several shows each evening, visible for free from the promenade around the lake at the tower's base.
The Burj Khalifa was designed by the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and built in Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction began in 2004 and the tower was inaugurated in 2010, originally known as Burj Dubai before being renamed after UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
At 828 meters tall, including a 242.6-meter spire, it surpassed Taipei 101 to become the world's tallest structure, a title it has held since completion. The tower includes residential, hotel, and office space alongside its public observation decks.
At its base, the tower overlooks the Dubai Fountain and connects directly to The Dubai Mall, making it easy to combine a visit to the observation decks with the fountain show and the surrounding Downtown Dubai district.
