Burj Khalifa is not only holding the title as the Tallest manmade structure in the world, it is also the Tallest Building in the World, the Tallest free-standing structure in the world, the Highest number of stories in the world, the Highest Occupied Floor in the World, The Highest outdoor observation deck in the world, Elevator with the Longest travel distance in the world and the Tallest service elevator in the World! Impressive right? Burj Khalifa is 828 metres tall (2,716.50 feet) and more than 160 stories. The viewing deck is located at 124th floor and nothing beyond that is accessible to the public. And it only takes less than a minute to go up the viewing deck! One of the fastest elevator also in the world!
We had a hard time booking for a ticket to go up Burj Khalifa's Observation Deck so we ended up getting the earliest schedule on our last day in Dubai! Whew!! But it was well worth it..Don't consider walking in because the walk-in rate is times 4 the regular rate (dated and timed) which is AED400!! So be sure to book early!!
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| on the way up to the elevator station you can see these visual aids regarding architectural and engineering design of the building |
The completion of the building untimely coincided with the global financial crisis of 2007-2010 which resulted to Dubai plunging in huge debts which according to Wikipedia resulted to Dubai seeking funding from oil rich neighbor Abu Dhabi. Due to this, they renamed the building from Burj Dubai to Burj Khalifa to honor the UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed AL Nahyan for his support.
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| Burj Khalifa Viewing Deck is located at 124th Floor and the upper floors are not accessible to public, here's my shot of the top portion from the viewing deck |
The Highest Outdoor Viewing Deck in the world(at 124th floor):
The Amazing view from the Deck (quite disappointed with the fog...):
Burj Khalifa Observation Deck
Hours of Operation:
Sundays to Wednesdays 10am to 10 pm
Thursday to Saturdays 10am to midnight
Ticket Price:
Adult (Dated and Timed) AED100
Children (age 4 to 12) AED 75
Infants (0 to 3) Free
Walk-ins (immediate Entry Admission) AED400
For more information please visit their website: http://www.burjkhalifa.ae/observation-deck/ticket-information.aspx
Check also my other Dubai posts.
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thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteso high in the sky, scary but the view is spectacular!
ReplyDelete:))
It was still unfinished when I was working in UAE :( Gosh, I'd love to revisit soon!
ReplyDeleteThis building is really one of the finest design ever had in the world of architectural. One of my favorites.:-). It is indeed an amazing structure.
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing skyscraper!! I guess being there will make visitors feel like they're on top of the world. :)
ReplyDeleteThe building is awesome. Dubai is really showcasing the best architectures.
ReplyDeleteganda!!! nakakalulang tignan!!!!
ReplyDeleteamazing creation talaga..gusto kong pumunta dyan!!!
DeleteOh my god Violy! This is beautiful.:)
ReplyDeletethanks for the share, at first glance I thought it was a pile of plastic cups packed together ^_^
ReplyDeletewow! your post made me realized how much i missed when my stop over in Dhubai was cancelled last month! it is part of my bucketlist to visit all the tallest building in the world and burj khalifa is the only one missing among the Top 10! i will keep tab of your post until i can finally visit!
ReplyDeleteIt's impressive. It's engineering wonder. My only question is: Why is it built with such extreme height? What for? What's the historical importance with its structure and construction?
ReplyDeleteWow Dubai! This is really cool! The view is fascinating!
ReplyDeletehope i could also visit dubai! amazing view!
ReplyDeletehonestly i never been to the viewing deck of Burj Khalifa, i'll do that before i leave Dubai for good...i pass along the Sheikh Zayed road (where Burj Khalifa is nearly located) daily to and from work kaya parang walang trill na...sayang di kita na meet when u went to Dubai...
ReplyDeletei will be there in Dubai very very soon.. for work, excited much :)
ReplyDeleteI will certainly go there. Thanks for sharing great pictures! As always:)
ReplyDeleteWow! How fantastic is that? Very good photos as always Ms. Violy! Nakanganga pa din ako habang nag tatype ng comment! hahahahaha
ReplyDeleteI like your photos from the top of the tower. Good thing they allow photography within its premises.
ReplyDeleteDubai is really amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful experience... =)
ReplyDeleteWow! The HIGHEST! The TALLEST! Eh di sya na! hehe.. Ganda ng view from the top. :)))
ReplyDeletehow i wish i could go there.
ReplyDeleteit looks like the true wonder
Qatar,where I used to live for 8 years is only an hour away to Dubai but I never had the chance to fly there. I missed to see the whole dubai from the observation deck.
ReplyDeletewow the modern infrastructures made my heart thump
ReplyDeleteWhoah... I'm in awe of that magnificent structure! Buti ka pa nakapunta ka na! :-)
ReplyDeleteif only all Arab countries will embrace civilization like what Dubai did, I think the world is quite different now.
ReplyDeleteBurj Khalifa's recognitions are "mala-Adele", so plenty! Haha. Such a stunning structure. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a lot of superlatives! Truly an engineering and architectural wonder. I planned a trip to the UAE this June but backed out. Now I'm kinda regretting it. :=(
ReplyDeleteI wish one day that I could visit Dubai it is really a playground for Engineer and Architect
ReplyDeletewow! this building is really beautiful, kung camera ko siguro ginamit putol ang kuha ko sa building. =)
ReplyDeleteinggit mode ako. It looks beautiful, I wish someday makapunta rin ako dito.
ReplyDeletethis is a dream i always imagine..to visit this grand building in Dubai...truly magnificent and heavenly structure..
ReplyDeleteMy wife also wished to have a glance up close at this gorgeous architecture..maybe someday..inggit ako sa yo..hehehe
grabe nagmukhang laruan yung ibang buildings sa paligid...
ReplyDeleteDeng! Awesome. I wanna visit Dubhai sooner. Hehehe. And to witness the tallest building in the whole world is very overwhelming. Hehe. Great photos there too. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's impressive! Dubai is really a place to visit if you are a traveler.
ReplyDeleteIf I am not mistaken. this is where the latest edition of Mission Impossible was shot. Beautiful building.
ReplyDeleteNakakalula! Nice shots!
ReplyDeleteano kaya ang pakiramdam sa loob ng pinakamataas na building ng BURJ KHALIFA? i'm afraid of heights... di ko yata makakaya. mabuti na lng dpa ako nakakarating sa DUBAI. hanggang picture lng muna ako :(
ReplyDeleteactually I'm scared of heights too but hindi sya scary sa taas yung viewing deck nya kasi is properly covered.
Deletemust have been an awesome experience for you. it would be for me, for sure. would love to visit dubai someday...but still checking off my list of asian countries first...
ReplyDeletevisiting via FBW
ganda..thanks for the info..
ReplyDeletemust see if mapunta jan no?..
..FBW
I haven't heard of Burj Khalifa yet, but WOW! I hope I can see it for myself some day and get a view from its observation deck! :D
ReplyDeleteang ganda... naalala ko tuloy yung give away ng cousin ko sa kasal na na miniature Burj Khalifa... umiilaw pa... hihihih! :)
ReplyDeleteyeah I bought one too yung large size and yung maliit.. puede na syang ilaw sa gabi.. hehe
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