How to enjoy your Dubai Burj Khalifa tour

This article will answer the following questions:
1. How do I visit Dubai Burj Khalifa at the top?
2. How much is a ticket of Burj Khalifa at the top?
3. How much does it cost to visit Burj Khalifa?
4. What is the best time to visit Burj Khalifa?
5. Where is the entry of Burj Khalifa at the top?
6. Where can I get a cheap ticket to Burj Khalifa?

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Burj Khalifa facts

Burj Khalifa is a landmark building that attracts thousands of Dubai visitors every day. Initially known as Burj Dubai, the tower was named after the Abu Dhabi leader, Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan who gave funding to complete its construction. It is still the world’s tallest building, measuring 828 metres tall. Burj Khalifa has 163 floors and observation decks at levels 124, 125 and 148. Every day, over 12,000 people book Burj Khalifa tours.

What does Burj Khalifa tour entail

A tour of the Burj Khalifa is also called at the top tour. You choose the floors you wish to visit. Most people visit levels 124 and 125, but you can also include level 148 in your Burj Khalifa tour. There is a shop at the top where you can buy souvenirs, a restaurant, and a cafe. What is included in your at the top tour depends on the package you boardwalk at the Dubai Fountain and the Dubai Fountain shows on your way out.

How to get to Burj Khalifa

If you just want to see the Burj, you do not need to buy at the top ticket. You can see it for free from the Dubai Fountain. However, if you want to view Dubai’s highest viewing deck, you need to buy a ticket to Burj Khalifa.
The entry of the Burj Khalifa is in Dubai Mall. You can access it using the metro or cab.

What is the best time to visit Burj Khalifa?

Burj Khalifa tours begin at 8.30am till late. If you are looking for cheap tickets to Burj Khalifa, visit between 8.30am and 2.30 pm or after 7pm. The sunrise package will be a good one as it includes coffee and snacks at atthetop cafe. Tickets to levels 124 and 125 cost AED 141 during non-prime hours, while children between 4 and 12 years pay AED 106. Tickets to levels 124, 125 and 148 during non-prime hours costs AED 370 for everyone except children below 4 years who enter Burj Khalifa free of charge.

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For a great view of the city, you need to visit between 3.00pm and 6.30pm. However, tickets are expensive during this time. A ticket to levels 124 and 125 during this time costs AED 216 for adults and AED 176 for children between 4 and 12 years. Tickets to levels 124, 125 and 148 during prime hours costs AED 525 for everyone except children below 4 years who enter Burj Khalifa free of charge. You can buy tickets to Burj Khalifa at atthetop office inside Dubai Mall or on their online platform by clicking on this link.

It is advisable to get to the Burj Khalifa entry 30 minutes before your tour because there is usually a long queue of people waiting to tour. If you book a midday or afternoon tour, you can always go straight to the Fountain and wait for the evening show. It is free of charge and worth your time though it can be crowded.