Burj Khalifa: Levels 124 & 125 with Fastest Elevator & Telescopes

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Duration1h–2h

GroupPrivate

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828 metres up, in less than a minute — then the whole city spreads below you.

You ride the world's fastest elevator to levels 124 and 125 of the Burj Khalifa, step onto outdoor terraces with 360-degree views of Dubai's skyline, desert, and coast, and use mounted telescopes to zoom in on landmarks like Palm Jumeirah and the marina. Entry, Wi-Fi, and all fees are included; you just need your passport and the email confirmation that arrives the day before your visit.

1h–2h

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Burj Khalifa Observation Deck

Arrive at Dubai Mall Lower Ground Floor
Go to Burj Khalifa counter
Take fast elevator to 124th floor
Watch multimedia presentation on Dubai and Burj Khalifa
Enjoy 360-degree city, desert, and ocean views
Use telescopes to view Dubai landmarks
Walk on glass floor and visit open-air terrace
Watch dancing fountains light and music show

The Experience

The elevators are already moving. Visitors queue at the Burj Khalifa counter on the lower ground floor of Dubai Mall, and the moment your boarding pass prints, you're in the lift — the world's fastest double-deck elevator, climbing at 10 metres per second. Fifty-five seconds later, the doors open onto level 124, and the air changes. The city is suddenly small. You step onto the observation deck or out onto the open-air terrace, and there it is: Palm Jumeirah curving into the Gulf, Burj Al Arab catching the light, Dubai Marina stacked along the coast, and beyond that, the desert stretching flat and endless. The glass floor on level 124 lets you stand directly over the drop if you want that particular kind of vertigo.

Level 125 is the real prize — it's the higher deck, less crowded, with a full 360-degree sweep and space to actually move around. The high-powered telescopes are mounted at intervals, and they're not the tourist-trap kind; they pull in detail. You can read the names on boats in the marina. There's a multimedia presentation somewhere in the building that walks you through Dubai's history and the construction phases of the tower itself, though honestly most people skip it and stay outside. The views don't need narration. On a clear day you see all the way to the mountains. On a hazy day, the city just dissolves into shimmer.

You'll need a valid photo ID or passport to get your boarding pass — bring it with you. The booking confirmation arrives instantly, but that's not your ticket; the real one comes 24 hours before your slot time in a separate email. Keep a soft copy on your phone. Wi-Fi is free and unlimited up there, so you can upload photos or just sit with the view for a while. There's no time limit once you're up — you can stay as long as you want before heading back down.

What’s included

Your visit includes entry to both levels 124 and 125, access to the outdoor terrace and glass floor, use of high-powered telescopes, a virtual reality experience to the tower's pinnacle, the world's fastest double-deck elevator ride, free unlimited Wi-Fi, and all fees and taxes. You'll receive an instant booking confirmation and a detailed ticket email 24 hours before your scheduled time.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hosting Holidayz Travel & Tourism

Is this one for you?Right for anyone visiting Dubai who wants the signature view without arranging transport or worrying about entry logistics — the counter is in Dubai Mall, confirmation is instant, and you control how long you stay up there. Plan to arrive 15–20 minutes before your slot time to collect your boarding pass.