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Burj Khalifa

#1de 10 lugares para visitar en DubaiDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

También conocido como At the Top · Khalifa Tower

Respuesta rápida

Horario: 08:30–00:00. Entrada: AED 179. Calcula 1.5 hrs. Mejor momento: Sunset slot.

Actualizado el 18 septiembre 2026 · Redactado por Traveliac, con ayuda de IA · 5 min de lectura

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Photo: imran shahabuddin / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Horario: 08:30–00:00; 08:30 - 00:00 daily, with last entry approximately 45 minutes before closing (Level 124/125); At the Top SKY and Lounge slots run on a separate timed schedule through the same hours
Precio de entrada: AED 179; Entrada desde
Tiempo necesario: 1.5 hrs
Mejor momento del día: Sunset slot
Mejores meses: Nov – Mar
Dirección: 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Sobre Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa stands 828 metres tall, the record confirmed by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat when it opened on 4 January 2010, making it the world's tallest structure by a margin of over 190 metres. The tower's Y-shaped floor plan, designed by Adrian Smith at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, buttresses a central hexagonal core with three wings that spiral upward and taper as they rise, a geometry derived from the six-petalled Hymenocallis desert flower and from the stepped, spiralling minarets of medieval Islamic architecture. The exterior cladding uses 26,000 hand-cut reflective glass panels set into aluminium and textured stainless-steel spandrel panels, chosen specifically to withstand Dubai's summer heat while reflecting rather than absorbing solar radiation. The At the Top observation experience occupies Level 124 (452 metres) and Level 125, both reached by double-deck elevators that travel at up to 10 metres per second - among the fastest lift systems in the world. The premium SKY deck on Level 148, at 555 metres, is the highest outdoor observation terrace on Earth, positioned within the tower's spire section above the last habitable floor.

Mejor momento del día: Sunset slot. Roughly 30 minutes before sunset for the transition from daylight skyline to lit-up city, though this is the highest-demand and highest-priced window; early morning (08:30-10:00) is the quietest and cheapest option with clear haze-free visibility.

Horario de Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa abre a las 08:30 y cierra a las 00:00. El fin de semana no cambia nada: sábados y domingos siguen el mismo horario.

Horario: 08:30–00:00; Mon–Sun 08:30–00:00; 08:30 - 00:00 daily, with last entry approximately 45 minutes before closing (Level 124/125); At the Top SKY and Lounge slots run on a separate timed schedule through the same hours
Cierra los: Abierto todos los días

Mon–Sun	08:30–00:00

Bueno saber: Extended late-night slots and adjusted prime-hour pricing windows apply around New Year's Eve and major public holidays.

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Precio de entrada de Burj Khalifa

Entry fees for Burj Khalifa
Entrada	Precio
Entrada estándar	AED 179
Tarifa reducida (estudiante / mayor)	AED 140
Niños	AED 140

Level 124/125 non-prime-hour adult ticket from roughly AED 169-179; prime-hour slots (16:00-19:00 and sunset windows) rise to approximately AED 249-260. At the Top SKY (Level 148, the world's highest observation deck) starts near AED 399, and The Lounge Level 152-154 VIP experience runs AED 599 and up. Children aged 4-12 and seniors typically pay the concession rate; under-4s are usually free. Prices fluctuate by booking window and date, and counter walk-up tickets cost significantly more than online booking - as of 2026, verify current tiers at burjkhalifa.ae.

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Mejor época para visitar Burj Khalifa

Quiet
Moderate
Very busy

08:30 - 11:00
Morning OpeningBest time to go
Lowest-priced non-prime tickets and shortest elevator queues; visibility is typically clearest before midday haze builds over the Gulf.
Quiet
11:00 - 16:00
Midday
Tour groups and day visitors fill the observation decks; haze can reduce horizon visibility in summer months.
Moderate
16:00 - 19:00
Prime/Sunset Window
Highest-demand and highest-priced slots. Sunset tickets sell out days in advance in the November-March high season.
Very busy
20:00 - 00:00
Night Skyline
City lights and the illuminated Dubai Fountain below draw a steady evening crowd, though queues are shorter than sunset.
Moderate

Historia de Burj Khalifa

Construction began in January 2004 and used more than 45,000 cubic metres of concrete poured largely at night to counter the daytime heat, along with 39,000 tonnes of structural steel rebar - reportedly enough to stretch a quarter of the way around the world if laid end to end. The building was originally named Burj Dubai during construction; it was renamed Burj Khalifa at its opening ceremony in honour of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi, whose government extended financial support to Dubai during the 2009 debt crisis that had put the project's completion at risk.

The tower held several engineering firsts on completion, including the tallest freestanding structure and the building with the most floors (163 above ground) in the world at the time. Its buttressed-core structural system, pioneered specifically for this project, has since been adapted for other supertall towers globally.

Normas y etiqueta en Burj Khalifa

Timed-entry tickets specify an exact slot; arriving more than 15 minutes late can mean rebooking at the counter for a later, often costlier, slot subject to availability. Tripods and monopods are prohibited on Level 124/125 due to space constraints during peak hours, though handheld cameras and phones are unrestricted. Security screening (airport-style, with bag scanning) is mandatory before the elevator queue, and large backpacks or luggage must be left at the mall's baggage counter, not carried to the tower entrance.

Dress code is smart-casual with no specific religious modesty requirement, since the deck is a secular observation platform, but swimwear or beachwear draws attention from staff. Drones are prohibited both inside and in the surrounding Downtown Dubai precinct without a permit from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority.

Consejos para visitar Burj Khalifa

1
Book online at least 24-48 hours ahead; walk-up counter tickets on Level 1 of The Dubai Mall routinely cost double the advance online price and sell out on weekend evenings. The non-prime morning slots (08:30-13:00) offer the same 360-degree view at the lowest price tier and the shortest elevator queue.
2
The entrance for At the Top ticket holders is via the Dubai Mall's Waterfront/Lower Ground level, sign-posted separately from the general mall entrances - allow 15 extra minutes to locate it on a first visit, particularly during Dubai Mall's peak weekend footfall. Combining the visit with the Dubai Fountain show at dusk works logistically: exit the tower, walk the mall's waterfront promenade, and time arrival at the fountain for one of the evening performances running every 30 minutes from 18:00.

Cómo llegar a Burj Khalifa

La estrella roja es Burj Khalifa; los pines numerados son los 5 lugares más cercanos de nuestras guías, cada uno con su clasificación en su ciudad. Toca un pin para ver más detalles.

1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, DubaiCómo llegar en Google Maps

Desde Dubai International Airport (DXB)
15 km · 20-30 min
AED 45-65 by taxi; Dubai Metro Red Line from Airport Terminal 3 station to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station, AED 8.50 (Nol Card)
Desde Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station
1 km · 10 min
AED 3-8.50 (Nol Card, zone-dependent), followed by a free covered walkway to the mall entrance
Desde Dubai Marina
18 km · 25-35 min
AED 8.50 by metro (Red Line, Nol Card) or AED 55-75 by taxi

Aeropuerto más cercano

Desde Dubai International Airport (DXB)

approximately 15 km, 20-30 minutes by road depending on Sheikh Zayed Road traffic.

Estación más cercana

Desde Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station (Red Line)

directly connected via an air-conditioned 10-minute covered walkway to The Dubai Mall, from which the tower's Level 1 entrance is accessible.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Burj Khalifa

How much does it cost to go to the top of Burj Khalifa?

Non-prime-hour Level 124/125 adult tickets start around AED 169-179 as of 2026, rising to roughly AED 249-260 for prime sunset slots. The premium SKY deck on Level 148 starts near AED 399. Booking online in advance is cheaper than counter purchase - verify current tiers at burjkhalifa.ae.

How do I get to the At the Top entrance?

Yes, entry is through The Dubai Mall's Lower Ground/Waterfront level, reached directly from Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station via a 10-minute air-conditioned covered walkway. The ticketed entrance is sign-posted separately from the mall's general shopping entrances.

Is there a height difference between At the Top and At the Top SKY?

Yes. At the Top on Levels 124-125 sits at 452 metres, while At the Top SKY on Level 148 sits at 555 metres and is marketed as the world's highest outdoor observation deck. SKY tickets cost more but include a separate, less crowded lounge experience.

Are tripods allowed on the Burj Khalifa observation deck?

No, tripods and monopods are generally prohibited on Level 124/125 due to space and crowd-flow constraints, though handheld phone and camera photography is unrestricted. Drone flight is prohibited both inside the tower and across the surrounding Downtown Dubai district without an official permit.

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