Burj Khalifa: Tickets

Burj Khalifa FAQs

1. How tall is the Burj Khalifa?

• The Burj Khalifa is 828 metres tall, which is 2716.5 feet!

2. How many observation decks are there at the Burj Khalifa?

• There are two - the “At The Top, Burj Khalifa” which is located on the 124-125 floor.
• The “At the Top Burj Khalifa SKY” which is located on the 148th floor!

3. Are the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall the same building?

• No, but they are connected. They are next to each other and connected by a tunnel and the tunnel is how you access the Burj Khalifa.

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Fun and Interesting Facts About The Burj Khalifa

• Record-Setting Elevators: The Burj Khalifa has the fastest double-deck elevators in the world which reach speeds of up to 10 metres per second (33 feet per second)! This means it takes only about a minute to travel from the ground to the observation deck on the 148th floor!
• Sky-High Observation Deck: The Burj Khalifa’s observation deck on the 148th floor, called "At the Top," is the highest outdoor observation deck in the world!
• Design Inspiration: The design of the Burj Khalifa was inspired by the Hymenocallis flower, which is a regional desert flower known for its long, slender petals that radiate symmetrically from its centre.
• Construction: The construction of the Burj Khalifa required 330,000 cubic metres of concrete, 39,000 metric tons of steel reinforcement, and 103,000 square metres of glass! That’s a big order!
• Temperature Differences: Due to its height, the temperature at the top of the Burj Khalifa is about 6°C (11°F) cooler than at its base!
• Dazzling Light Shows: The Burj Khalifa frequently hosts spectacular light and laser shows, including a dazzling LED light show that covers its entire facade, making it the largest LED-illuminated facade in the world!
• Window Cleaning: Cleaning the windows of the Burj Khalifa is a monumental task. It takes a team of 36 workers three to four months to clean all of the building’s 24,348 windows!