Burj Khalifa 124 & 125 Floor Tickets – Dubai Skyline Views

Summary

Dubai Observation Deck Experience: Fast Elevator & City Views

You’ll get a real sense of Dubai’s scale from way up here—fast elevator rides, sweeping city views, and a peek into how this place grew from desert to metropolis. If you want to see Dubai from above (and snap some wild photos), this is where you do it.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the cool blast of air as we stepped inside the Burj Khalifa lobby—such a relief from Dubai’s midday heat. Our guide handed out tickets and pointed us toward the elevators. I’d heard they were fast, but nothing really prepares you for that smooth, ear-popping ride up to level 124. It barely took a minute. The elevator lights flickered with little animations about the building’s construction, which kept everyone distracted from how high we were climbing.

Once those doors slid open, it was all glass and sky. You can see everything—Palm Jumeirah curving out into the sea, tiny cars threading through Sheikh Zayed Road, even the desert haze in the distance. I leaned against the window for a while just watching clouds drift by below us. There’s this faint hum from people chatting in different languages and kids pressing their faces to the glass. On level 125, there’s more space to wander around and telescopes set up so you can zoom in on places like Dubai Marina or spot the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab off in the distance.

If you’re into details, don’t miss the multimedia screens—they show old photos of Dubai before all these skyscrapers showed up. Our guide mentioned that at sunset, you sometimes catch a breeze on the outdoor terrace and smell grilled kebabs wafting up from street vendors down by Dubai Mall. We stuck around long enough to watch the fountains start their show below—music echoing faintly even at this height, water catching bits of city light.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Burj Khalifa Observation Experience

• Ride to 124th-floor observation deck
• Watch multimedia presentation on Dubai and Burj Khalifa history
• View city, desert, and sea from observation deck
• See landmarks like Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab
• Use telescopes for closer views
• Walk on glass floor and visit open-air terrace
• Enjoy dancing fountains light and music show

Top questions

How do I get my Burj Khalifa entry tickets after booking?

You’ll get an email with your tickets about 24 hours before your slot time. Just keep a soft copy handy for check-in at Dubai Mall’s lower ground floor counter.

Is Burj Khalifa wheelchair accessible?

Yes, both entry points and observation decks are fully accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

Can I bring infants or young children?

Absolutely! Infants need to sit on an adult's lap during the visit.

What should I bring for entry?

Please bring a valid photo ID or passport to collect your boarding pass at the entrance counter.

What’s included

Your ticket covers entry to levels 124 and 125 of Burj Khalifa, access to high-speed Wi-Fi, use of digital telescopes for close-up city views, plus that rapid elevator ride everyone talks about. Virtual reality experiences are also included if you want to try them out.