Sight Downtown Dubai
Burj Khalifa
A sight in Downtown Dubai, pricey ($$$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.
Why go
The world's tallest building, with observation decks on levels 124, 125 and 148.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Dubai, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Dubai Fountain, 0.2 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Dubai
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Sunset
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Dubai, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Dubai Fountain
Choreographed fountain shows on Burj Lake every 30 minutes in the evening.
Activity · 0.2 km straight-line - 2Museum of the Future
Torus-shaped building with immersive floors imagining life in 2071.
Sight · 2.6 km straight-line - 3Ravi Restaurant
Satwa Pakistani canteen since 1978 for butter chicken, daal and fresh naan.
Food · 4.1 km straight-line - 4Al Ustad Special Kebab
Persian kebab house in Bur Dubai since 1978, walls lined with photos of diners.
Food · 7.4 km straight-line - 5Abra ride across Dubai Creek
Wooden water taxis crossing the Creek between Bur Dubai and Deira for 1 dirham.
Activity · 7.7 km straight-line - 6Arabian Tea House
Shady courtyard café in Al Fahidi serving Emirati breakfast, karak and mint tea.
Drinks · 7.8 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Burj Khalifa is a stop on our Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Dubai
Another curated sight in Dubai. See the full Dubai guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Dubai run from 23°C in January to 39°C in August; January is usually the wettest month. For Burj Khalifa itself, we suggest: Sunset.
Modelled monthly averages for Dubai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Dubai weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Burj Khalifa, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Coordinates
- 25.19720, 55.27438
- Destination
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Website
- burjkhalifa.ae
Burj Khalifa: quick answers
How much time do you need at Burj Khalifa?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Burj Khalifa. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Burj Khalifa?
Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Book a sunset slot online in advance.
Where is Burj Khalifa?
Burj Khalifa is at 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Burj Khalifa?
Burj Khalifa appears on Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Burj Khalifa to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Dubai.
Plan Dubai
- Dubai travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Dubai weather by month
- Dubai to Abu Dhabi 123 km straight-line
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.