We recently visited the newly opened observation deck on the 146th Floor at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. This observation has broken the guiness book of records for the highest observation deck in the world. Previously only the 124th floor was available for “At the top” visitors. The upper observation deck is noticeably more expensive, but the views are great if you are there in clear weather. You can check opening times and ticket availability here. If you are planning on visiting, I would suggest booking at least a few days in advance if possible as the numerous tour group operators seem to book out most of the tickets. At writing it costs 125 dirhams to visit the lower observation deck and 500 dirhams to visit the recently opened top one. Both have great views. The only difference I really noticed was the upper observation floor has a balcony that you can go outside on and get some great pictures with the top of the Burj as well. Note that if you do buy the ticket to the upper observation deck, it DOES NOT give you access to the lower deck on the 124th floor as well.
Since visitors to the upper floor must go to the 124th floor first, then switch elevators, I noticed those with fast track tickets to the 124th floor were given priority and we had to wait a while until they all went up which I thought was a little strange. There are snacks in the waiting room along with a welcome drink on arrival to the 146th floor, but I’ll leave it up to you whether spending the extra cash is worth it.
The Burj Khalifa is located next to Dubai Mall and easily reached by Metro (with a fairly long enclosed walkway from the metro station to the actual mall). There are plenty of parking spaces at Dubai Mall if you have a rental car and we didn’t have too much difficulty getting in or out. I still prefer to take the metro but we had a visitor on crutches so driving seemed like the best way to go.
Since visitors to the upper floor must go to the 124th floor first, then switch elevators, I noticed those with fast track tickets to the 124th floor were given priority and we had to wait a while until they all went up which I thought was a little strange. There are snacks in the waiting room along with a welcome drink on arrival to the 146th floor, but I’ll leave it up to you whether spending the extra cash is worth it.
The Burj Khalifa is located next to Dubai Mall and easily reached by Metro (with a fairly long enclosed walkway from the metro station to the actual mall). There are plenty of parking spaces at Dubai Mall if you have a rental car and we didn’t have too much difficulty getting in or out. I still prefer to take the metro but we had a visitor on crutches so driving seemed like the best way to go.
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