The cheapest way onto the Burj Khalifa observation deck: a timed slot on levels 124 and 125, 452 m up, from $51 per person.
- Duration1.5 hours
To get tickets for the Burj Khalifa observation deck, book a timed At the Top slot for levels 124 and 125 before you go; the ticket sold here starts at $51 (AED 189) per person. It is the standard entry: one lift ride to level 124, 452 m above the ground, an open-air terrace, the floor above it, telescopes and free Wi-Fi. The listing gives the visit 1.5 hours. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your slot. With 92,917 reviews at 4.3 on GetYourGuide, it has more reviews than any other Burj Khalifa listing we checked. The trade-off is the queue: this ticket has no fast-track lane, and 2 of the 10 latest reviews describe long waits at busy times.
Book Burj Khalifa TicketsKey facts
entry-ticket- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Meeting point
- At the Top entrance, lower ground floor of The Dubai Mall
- Price
- $51 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Included
- ✓ Entry to Levels 124 and 125
- ✓ Free Wi-Fi
- ✓ Use of viewing telescopes
- ✓ Souvenir (if selected)
- ✓ Café treat or soft drink (if selected)
- ✓ Entry to Dubai Aquarium (if selected)
Not included
- ✗ Souvenir photography
- ✗ Audio guide
Meeting point
At the Top entrance, lower ground floor of The Dubai Mall — Use the mall entrance, not the tower's hotel or residence doors. The ticket is valid only for the time slot you book. Bring a passport or ID card.
Nearest transit: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Dubai Metro Red Line, then the covered link bridge into the mall
What the observation deck is
At the Top is the Burj Khalifa's main observation deck, on levels 124 and 125, and this ticket is the standard way in. Level 124 sits at 452 m, the lowest of the tower's three public decks: At the Top SKY on level 148 is at 555 m and The Lounge on levels 152 to 154 is at 585 m. The deck opened on 5 January 2010, the day after the tower. Emaar Properties owns the building and runs the decks; neither this site nor the booking listing is the official ticket office. The listing describes an open-air terrace on level 124 and a Masharbiya design, as it spells it, on level 125, with telescopes for picking out landmarks. On a clear day you see the city, the Arabian Gulf and the desert.
What the ticket includes
The base ticket covers entry to levels 124 and 125 for your booked slot, free Wi-Fi and the viewing telescopes. Three extras are options you add when booking, at extra cost: a souvenir, a café treat or soft drink at The Café on the ground floor, and entry to the Dubai Aquarium. Souvenir photography and an audio guide are not included. One of the 10 latest reviews says the paid café add-on gave a coffee or a pastry, not both, so read the option wording before you pay for it. If you want the aquarium as well, the aquarium combo is sold as its own ticket from $87. The listing asks you to bring a passport or ID card.
Price by time slot
This ticket starts at $51 (AED 189, at 1 USD = 3.6725 AED) per person, the lowest price for the deck on this site. That is the 'from' price read on 27 October 2026. Prime-time slots around sunset cost more, and the booking calendar shows the price of each slot before you pay. Sunset in Dubai moves from about 17:31 in November and December to about 19:11 in July (computed for the 15th of each month), so the dearer slots move through the year too. Children under 3 enter free on this listing. GetYourGuide's value-for-money sub-score for this ticket is 3.79 out of 5, the weakest part of its rating. See every ticket's price on our Burj Khalifa ticket price page.
How the visit works: entrance, lift, time on deck
Visits start at the At the Top entrance on the lower ground floor of The Dubai Mall. Show your mobile ticket for the slot printed on it, then pass security. Double-deck elevators that travel at up to 10 m/s carry you to level 124. The listing allows 1.5 hours for the visit and warns of a possible line at the deck exhibits. You leave past The Café and the retail counter on the ground floor. Plan for queues at busy times: 2 of the 10 latest reviews describe long lines, one of them about an hour to get up, which cost that visitor the sunset. Another found the entrance hard to find and suggests the mall's visitor screens. Our getting there guide covers the metro walk.
Is 124/125 enough
For most first visits, yes: levels 124 and 125 give the same 360-degree view as the higher decks, from about 100 m lower. Level 148 adds a lounge with snacks and hot drinks, a host, skip-the-line security and lifts, and a cap of 50 people on its outdoor deck, for $58 more. The Lounge on levels 152 to 154 adds canapés and a drink for $158 more. If the queue worries you more than the height, the fast-track ticket keeps these same two levels for $18 more. All 10 of the latest reviews of this ticket give 5 stars, so the lower deck rarely disappoints the people who buy it. Our 124 vs 148 comparison sets out the trade-off line by line.
Book At the Top
Choose your date, then your time slot, then any extras, and pay. Reserve now, pay later is not offered on this listing, so you pay at booking. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your slot, which lets you move the visit if the forecast turns hazy. If you want the Dubai Fountain from above, the listing advises booking about 30 minutes before a show; it lists shows at 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm daily except Friday, 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm on Friday, and every 30 minutes from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, times that can change in Ramadan and on event days. Allow time to walk through the mall before your slot. To weigh every option first, start from our Burj Khalifa tickets page.
| Compared on | At the Top (this ticket) | Fast track | SKY level 148 | The Lounge, level 152 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | from $51 | from $69 | from $109 | from $209 |
| Highest level | 125 | 125 | 148 | 154 |
| Height of the deck | 452 m (level 124) | 452 m (level 124) | 555 m | 585 m |
| Skip the line | No | Fast-track elevator | Security and elevator | Fast-track security |
| Food and drink | Optional café add-on | Not included | Snacks and hot drinks | Canapés, teas, coffee, one glass of bubbly or house drink |
| Reserve now, pay later | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rating on GetYourGuide | 4.3 (92,917 reviews) | 4.4 (1,979 reviews) | 4.6 (24,553 reviews) | 4.6 (2,819 reviews) |
What reviewers consistently say
- All 10 of the latest reviews (3 to 20 October 2026) give 5 stars
- 3 of 10 single out the sunset or the evening lights
- 2 of 10 describe long queues, one of about an hour to get up
- 1 of 10 watched the fountain show from the deck
- 1 of 10 found the entrance in The Dubai Mall hard to find
- 1 of 10 says the paid café add-on gave one item, not two
- 1 of 10 thinks the ticket should cost less; 1 found it quiet on a Sunday morning
Who should not book this
- Anyone short on time at sunset: there is no fast-track lane on this ticket
- Anyone who wants the highest view: levels 148 and 152 to 154 are 100 m and more above this deck
- Anyone who wants food or drinks included: the café treat is a paid option
- Anyone who wants to book now and pay later: this listing charges at booking
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Fast-track entry to levels 124 and 125
from $694.4 1,979 reviews
The same two levels with a fast-track elevator, for $18 more. Worth it at sunset and on busy days, when the standard line is longest.
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SKY level 148 with levels 124 and 125
from $1094.6 24,553 reviews
Adds level 148 at 555 m, a lounge with snacks and hot drinks, a host and skip-the-line security and lifts. $58 more.
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Burj Khalifa Ticket with 1-Way Transfer
from $115Level 124 with a one-way pickup from a Dubai hotel, from another supplier. Only worth it if a taxi would cost you more; it says your exact slot cannot be guaranteed. 4.4 on 1,322 reviews.
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4.3(92,917 · GetYourGuide)
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Burj Khalifa At the Top Tickets: Levels 124 and 125
From$51per person
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How to book
Use the button on this page to open the listing on GetYourGuide. Pick your date and time slot, then add a souvenir, café treat or aquarium entry only if you want them. You pay at booking; cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your slot. Your mobile ticket is valid only for the slot you chose, so arrive at the lower ground floor of The Dubai Mall early enough to find the entrance. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
How tall is the observation deck on the Burj Khalifa?
The At the Top deck on level 124 is 452 m above the ground. The higher SKY deck on level 148 is at 555 m, and The Lounge on levels 152 to 154 is at 585 m.
What is on the 124th floor of Burj Khalifa?
Level 124 is the main At the Top observation deck, with an open-air terrace and telescopes. Level 125, one floor up, is included in the same ticket.
How long does the At the Top visit take?
The listing gives it 1.5 hours. Add time for the walk through The Dubai Mall and for queues, which 2 of the 10 latest reviews found long.
Can you see the Dubai Fountain from the observation deck?
Yes. The listing advises booking a slot about 30 minutes before a show. Evening shows run every 30 minutes from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, as listed; times can change in Ramadan and on event days.
Do children need an At the Top ticket?
Children under 3 enter free on this listing. Older children need their own ticket.
Can I cancel my At the Top ticket?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your slot, for a full refund.
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