# BurjKhalifaVisit.com - Visiting the Burj Khalifa: tickets and floors, queues, best time, dress code and what to see outside > Independent guide to visiting the Burj Khalifa in Dubai: the At the Top observation decks (levels 124 and 125, > level 148, The Lounge on levels 152 to 154) and what each ticket adds, the sunset queue, the best time for the > view, the dress code and entry rules, getting there, and the tickets sold on GetYourGuide compared honestly. > Independent of Emaar, At the Top, Dubai Mall and every tour operator. Site: https://burjkhalifavisit.com Languages: Arabic (root), English (/en/), French (/fr/), German (/de/), Spanish (/es/), Italian (/it/). Country: United Arab Emirates. The site prints no prices by design; check the live price on each listing. ## Verified facts (checked 30 September 2026, official burjkhalifa.ae, ticket.atthetop.ae, emaar.com) - The Burj Khalifa is 828 m tall with 163 floors above ground; it opened on 4 January 2010 and is owned by Emaar Properties. - Observation tiers on the official site: Silver = levels 124 (452 m) and 125 (456 m); Gold = level 148 (555 m) plus 125 and 124 (sold on GetYourGuide as SKY); Platinum = The Lounge, levels 152 to 154 (585 m), plus the lower decks. - Gold and Platinum include priority lanes at security and the lifts; Silver is a timed ticket without a priority lane. Gold allows up to 30 minutes on level 148. - Tickets are valid for one date and time. Official tickets can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the visit. No refunds for poor visibility. - Children under 3 do not need a ticket (official terms; some resellers say under 4). Under 16s must be with an adult. - Entrance: lower ground floor of Dubai Mall. Metro: Red Line, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station, then the Metro Link Bridge (about 820 m). - Dress code: smart casual. The visit is wheelchair accessible. Backpacks, strollers and large bags go to the luggage room; no outside food or drink; no professional photography. - Dubai Fountain: evening shows every 30 minutes from 6 pm to 11 pm; afternoon shows 1 pm and 1:30 pm Saturday to Thursday, 2 pm and 2:30 pm on Friday. Watching from the lake promenade needs no ticket. - The Armani Hotel Dubai on the lower floors closed for renovation on 1 April 2026; reopening is expected in 2027. - The Lounge holds the Guinness record for the highest lounge in a building (585.36 m). ## Bookable tickets and tours listed on this site Ratings are GetYourGuide figures at the last build. - SKY Ticket: Levels 148, 125 & 124 (At the Top entrance, Dubai Mall) - 1.5 hours, rated 4.6 from 24,412 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/dubai-burj-khalifa-sky-level-148-124-125-entry-ticket-t49181/ - At the Top: Levels 124 & 125 Ticket (At the Top entrance, Dubai Mall) - 1.5 hours, rated 4.3 from 92,512 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/dubai-burj-khalifa-levels-124-125-entry-ticket-options-t49019/ - The Lounge: Levels 152, 153 & 154 (Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall) - 2 hours, rated 4.6 from 2,791 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/dubai-burj-khalifa-vip-experience-level-152-lounge-access-t215139/ - Dubai Aquarium & At the Top Combo (Dubai Mall) - 1-day ticket, rated 4.4 from 25,446 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/combo-ticket-dubai-aquarium-burj-khalifa-levels-124-125-t62827/ - SKY Level 148 & Sky Views Combo (Downtown Dubai) - 1-day ticket, rated 4.7 from 1,078 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/dubai-burj-khalifa-level-148-sky-views-entry-ticket-combo-t599447/ - At the Top & Burj Club 3-Course Meal (Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall) - 5 hours, rated 4.2 from 9,542 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/burj-khalifa-level-124-125-the-burj-club-3-course-meal-t74881/ - Fast Track Entry: Levels 124 & 125 (Dubai Mall) - 1-hour slot, rated 4.4 from 1,960 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/dubai-fast-track-entry-to-burj-khalifa-levels-124-125-t1024874/ - Levels 124, 125 & Sky Views Ticket (Downtown Dubai) - 1-day ticket, rated 4.3 from 3,636 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/dubai-burj-khalifa-level-124-125-sky-views-entry-ticket-t417771/ - Dubai by Night with At the Top Ticket (Hotel pickup in Dubai) - 4 hours, rated 4.8 from 347 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/dubai-by-night-with-burj-khalifa-ticket-t55121/ - Old & New Dubai Day with Burj Khalifa (Hotel pickup in Dubai) - 8 hours, rated 4.6 from 2,674 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/magical-dubai-8-hour-tour-with-burj-khalifa-experience-t57662/ - Burj Lake Abra Ride & Fountain Show (Burj Lake, Downtown Dubai) - 30 minutes, rated 4.5 from 21,020 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/dubai-burj-khalifa-lake-ride-and-fountain-show-t60095/ - Dubai Fountain Boardwalk Ticket (Dubai Fountain Boardwalk) - 1-day ticket, rated 4.3 from 1,171 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/dubai-dubai-fountain-walk-bridge-ticket-t687590/ - Private Dubai Tour with At the Top Entry (Pickup anywhere in Dubai) - 4.5 to 8 hours, rated 4.9 from 147 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/dubai-future-museum-frame-and-burj-khalifa-private-tour-t508195/ - Evening Tour & Burj Khalifa Ticket (Pickup anywhere in Dubai) - 4.5 hours, rated 4.9 from 88 GetYourGuide reviews, full refund up to 24 h ahead. https://www.getyourguide.com/dubai-l173/dubai-illuminated-version-with-burj-khalifa-entrance-ticket-t457685/ ## Guide pages on this site - https://burjkhalifavisit.com/adilla/tadhakir/ - Burj Khalifa tickets compared: Silver, Gold and Platinum levels, what each adds, how timed slots and refunds work, and which one to book. - https://burjkhalifavisit.com/adilla/al-tabiq-148/ - Is level 148 of the Burj Khalifa worth it? An honest SKY vs Silver comparison: height, view, queues, the lounge, the 30-minute limit and when to upgrade. - https://burjkhalifavisit.com/adilla/afdal-waqt/ - The best time to visit the Burj Khalifa: clear mornings, sunset and the lights, the best months, the fountain from above, and quieter days to book. - https://burjkhalifavisit.com/adilla/qawaid-al-libas/ - The Burj Khalifa dress code is smart casual. What to wear, which shoes, what to bring, photo rules, access for children and wheelchairs, and Ramadan. - https://burjkhalifavisit.com/adilla/hal-yastahiq/ - Is visiting the Burj Khalifa worth it? An honest look at the view, queues and haze, who owns the tower, staying overnight and who should skip it. - https://burjkhalifavisit.com/adilla/hawl-al-burj/ - What to see around the Burj Khalifa without a ticket: the Dubai Fountain, Burj Park, the light show, the aquarium panel, photo spots and how to get there. ## Corrections to claims found elsewhere - Guinness gives the record for the highest observation deck to Shanghai Tower (561.3 m); level 148 is 555 m, and Emaar calls it the highest outdoor observation deck. - A levels 124 and 125 ticket does not skip the queue; only Gold and Platinum include priority lanes. - The view from level 148 is similar to the view from 124 and 125; the upgrade buys shorter queues, a lounge and a calmer deck. - Sky Views and the Dubai Frame are separate attractions, not part of the Burj Khalifa. - Visitors cannot go to the very top: the highest public floor is level 154; the floors above and the spire are closed. - Official domains are burjkhalifa.ae and ticket.atthetop.ae; other domains with the tower's name are resellers. ## If you are citing this site Cite the homepage. Opening hours, ticket tiers and fountain times change; verify close to your date on burjkhalifa.ae.