Burj Khalifa Sky Lounge: 152-154th Floor Views & Light Meal

Summary

Dubai’s Highest Lounge Experience with Gourmet Canapés

You’ll get skip-the-line access to Burj Khalifa’s highest lounge floors—152 through 154—with panoramic city views, gourmet snacks, drinks, and an outdoor terrace experience you won’t forget.

What’s the experience like?

Stepping into the Burj Khalifa lobby, I could feel the buzz—everyone craning their necks just to glimpse up at this giant. Our guide handed out tickets and, after a quick bag check, we zipped straight past the regular lines. The elevator ride itself was a rush; my ears popped as we shot up in seconds. By the time those doors slid open on the 152nd floor, I’d already lost track of how high we were.

The lounge is split across three floors—152, 153, and 154. Each has its own vibe but all share those wild views. You’re so high up that even Dubai’s skyscrapers look like little models below. The air felt cooler than at street level, and there was this faint scent of fresh coffee drifting from the bar area. We wandered out onto the terrace (it’s open-air but glassed in for safety), and honestly, it took a second for my legs to stop wobbling. You can see all the way out to the Arabian Gulf on a clear day—tiny boats moving like dots.

Inside, staff floated around with trays of canapés—little bites like smoked salmon on toast and mini pastries. I grabbed a glass of bubbly (included) and just leaned against the window for a while. There’s also this crazy staircase on the 154th floor—suspended from above—and right in its curve sits a small fountain with water jets lit up blue and gold. Our guide explained that fountains are big in Arabic culture; they’re meant to bring calm and luck. It was quieter than I expected up there—just soft music and the hum of people chatting quietly or snapping photos.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Burj Khalifa Sky Lounge

• Enjoy views from The Lounge on floors 152-154

Top questions

Is this experience suitable for kids or people using wheelchairs?

Yes, it’s wheelchair accessible and strollers are allowed. Kids are welcome but infants need to sit on an adult's lap during elevator rides.

What should I bring with me?

You’ll need a soft copy of your valid ID or passport for entry. Everything else—including Wi-Fi—is provided.

How long can I stay at the Sky Lounge?

You can take your time exploring all three floors and enjoying your meal; there’s no strict time limit once inside.

Are drinks included in the ticket?

Your ticket includes tea or coffee plus one house beverage or glass of bubbly along with canapés.

What’s included

Your ticket covers skip-the-line elevator access, unlimited Wi-Fi, entry to levels 152–154 (plus 148, 125 & 124), gourmet canapés, and one complimentary drink—bubbly or house beverage.