What makes it special
The world’s most iconic skyline view
Burj Khalifa offers a viewpoint that no other attraction in the world can match. From the highest observation levels, you don’t just see a city—you understand its scale, layout, and contrast, from dense Downtown towers to open desert and coastline, all in one sweeping view.
A front-row seat to Dubai’s transformation
Visiting Burj Khalifa is a direct way to experience Dubai’s ambition and engineering confidence. It stands as a physical symbol of how quickly the city has evolved, making the visit as much about the story of Dubai as the views themselves.
Sunset and night views above the city
Watching Dubai transition from day to night from hundreds of metres above ground is unforgettable.
Must see highlights
At The Top – Levels 124 & 125
The main observation decks feature indoor and outdoor viewing areas with wide‑angle, 360° views across Dubai, along with digital telescopes for closer exploration.
At The Top SKY – Level 148
The highest observation deck open to the public offers a quieter, more premium experience with uninterrupted views from one of the tallest accessible points in the world.
Spotting Dubai’s landmarks from above
Use the digital telescopes to locate major landmarks such as Burj Al Arab in the distance, the World Islands offshore, and the vast desert stretching beyond the city’s edge, details that are easy to miss from lower viewpoints.
Did you know
Tom Cruise really climbed it
In Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011), Tom Cruise scaled the exterior of Burj Khalifa, turning the building into one of cinema’s most memorable action set pieces.
More than just the tallest
In addition to being the tallest building ever constructed, Burj Khalifa holds records for the highest observation deck and highest occupied floor.
It wasn’t always called Burj Khalifa
Originally named Burj Dubai, the tower was renamed at its opening in 2010 in a surprise announcement during the inauguration.
