Burj Khalifa Tickets: Every Ticket Compared and How to Book
You need a timed ticket to go up the Burj Khalifa, and the first choice is the height: the standard ticket to levels 124 and 125 starts at $51, the SKY ticket to level 148 at $109 and the Lounge on level 152 at $209. The ten tickets and tours below are grouped by that choice, then by what is added: a second attraction, a meal, a guide with transport, or the fountain show from the lake. Every one shows free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Prices are "from" prices read on 27 October 2026 and converted at 1 USD = 3.6725 AED; sunset slots cost more, and the booking calendar shows the price for your slot.
Levels 124 and 125: the standard ticket
The At the Top ticket takes you to the observation deck on level 124 at 452 m and the floor above it, level 125. It is the ticket most visitors buy: from $51 (AED 189), rated 4.3 on 92,917 reviews of this ticket on GetYourGuide, with telescopes and Wi-Fi included and entry valid only for the slot you book. The fast-track version, from $69 (AED 254), sells the same two levels with a faster way through the queues, rated 4.4 on 1,979 reviews. Under-3s enter free on the standard ticket.
Entry ticket Burj Khalifa At the Top Tickets: Levels 124 and 125
The standard At the Top ticket to levels 124 and 125, 452 m up: from $51, timed slot, free cancellation up to 24 hours. Rated 4.3 on 92,917 reviews.
1.5 hours 4.3 (92,917)
Skip the line entry Burj Khalifa Skip the Line Tickets: Fast-Track Entry
Fast-track entry to Burj Khalifa levels 124 and 125: a priority elevator lane for $18 more than the standard ticket. From $69; 4.4 on 1,979 reviews.
Valid 1 hour from your selected entry time 4.4 (1,979)
Higher up: SKY level 148 and the Lounge on 152
The SKY level 148 ticket adds the deck at 555 m to levels 124 and 125, with skip-the-line access for security and the lifts, an introduction by a guest ambassador and snacks and hot drinks in a lounge. It is from $109 (AED 399) and the best-rated deck ticket here, 4.6 on 24,553 reviews. The Lounge on level 152, from $209 (AED 769), is the highest access sold: a terrace tour, canapés, one house drink and unlimited soft drinks, rated 4.6 on 2,819 reviews. Both show reserve now, pay later.
Sky level 148 Burj Khalifa 148 Floor Tickets: At the Top SKY, From $109
At the Top SKY: levels 148, 125 and 124 with skip-the-line security and lifts, a host and a lounge with snacks. From $109; 4.6 on 24,553 reviews.
1.5 hours 4.6 (24,553)
Vip lounge 152 Burj Khalifa Lounge Tickets: Levels 152 to 154, From $209
The Lounge on Burj Khalifa levels 152 to 154: fast-track security, a terrace tour, canapés and a glass of bubbly. From $209; 4.6 on 2,819 reviews.
2 hours 4.6 (2,819)
Combo tickets: a second attraction or a meal
Three combo tickets pair levels 124 and 125 with something else in Downtown Dubai. The Dubai Aquarium combo, from $87 (AED 319), adds the tunnel and underwater zoo in The Dubai Mall on the same day, rated 4.4 on 25,515 reviews. The Sky Views combo, from $76 (AED 278), adds the observatory on the Address Sky View towers next door, for non-prime slots. The Burj Club ticket, from $90 (AED 332), adds a 3-course lunch or dinner on the club's third floor overlooking the fountain.
Aquarium combo Burj Khalifa and Aquarium Tickets: One Combo from $87
Yes, one combo ticket covers Burj Khalifa levels 124 and 125 plus Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, same day, from $87. What it saves and how to plan it.
1 day (both parts on the same date) 4.4 (25,515)
Sky views combo Burj Khalifa and Sky Views Tickets: Combo From $76
One ticket for Burj Khalifa levels 124 and 125 and the Sky Views Dubai observatory, Sky Views valid all day. From $76; 4.3 on 3,642 reviews.
Valid 1 day: Burj Khalifa at your booked slot, Sky Views any time that day 4.3 (3,642)
Dining combo Burj Khalifa Tickets with Dinner: Deck + 3-Course Meal, $90
Yes: this ticket pairs Burj Khalifa levels 124 and 125 with a 3-course lunch or dinner at the Burj Club on the 3rd floor, from $90. Slots, menu and price.
5 hours 4.2 (9,577)
Tours with transport, and the fountain from the lake
Two tours bring the At the Top ticket together with a guide and a car. The night city tour by Travtur Tourism, from $132 (AED 485), runs 4 hours with hotel pickup, stops at Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Madinat Jumeirah, and a small group (the listing says 6 to 8 per vehicle), rated 4.8 on 347 reviews. The private tour by Trip Habibi, from $80 (AED 292), runs 4 to 8 hours with the deck ticket as an option, rated 4.9 on 147 reviews. The lake ride, from $20 (AED 75), puts you on a traditional abra for the Dubai Fountain show.
night Dubai Night Tour with Burj Khalifa: 4 Hours from $132
Yes: a 4-hour small-group night tour with hotel pickup, Dubai Marina, the Palm, Burj Al Arab, the fountain show and Burj Khalifa levels 124 and 125, from $132.
4 hours 4.8 (347)
private Private Dubai Tour with Burj Khalifa: 4 to 8 Hours from $80
Yes: a private 4- to 8-hour Dubai tour with your own guide and car, old and new Dubai, and a Burj Khalifa photo stop or At the Top tickets by option. From $80.
4 - 8 hours 4.9 (147)
fountain Dubai Fountain Lake Ride: Abra Boat Tickets from $20
Book the Dubai Fountain lake ride online: a 30-minute abra boat on Burj Lake that leaves 15 minutes before a show, from $20. Times, boat size and free spots.
30 minutes 4.5 (21,215)
| Ticket or tour | Levels | Time | From | Rating on GetYourGuide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At the Top entry ticket | 124 + 125 | 1.5 hours | $51 (AED 189) | 4.3 (92,917 reviews) |
| Fast-track entry | 124 + 125 | 1 hour | $69 (AED 254) | 4.4 (1,979 reviews) |
| SKY level 148 | 148 + 124 + 125 | 1.5 hours | $109 (AED 399) | 4.6 (24,553 reviews) |
| The Lounge, level 152 | 152 | 2 hours | $209 (AED 769) | 4.6 (2,819 reviews) |
| Aquarium combo | 124 + 125 | Same day | $87 (AED 319) | 4.4 (25,515 reviews) |
| Sky Views combo | 124 + 125 | Same day | $76 (AED 278) | 4.3 (3,642 reviews) |
| Ticket with Burj Club meal | 124 + 125 | 5 hours | $90 (AED 332) | 4.2 (9,577 reviews) |
| Fountain lake ride | None | 30 minutes | $20 (AED 75) | 4.5 (21,215 reviews) |
| Night city tour | 124 + 125 | 4 hours | $132 (AED 485) | 4.8 (347 reviews) |
| Private city tour | 124 + 125 (option) | 4 to 8 hours | $80 (AED 292) | 4.9 (147 reviews) |
What every option includes
- ✓ A timed entry slot on the date you choose (the lake ride is set to a fountain show)
- ✓ Levels 124 and 125 on every deck ticket and tour, except the Lounge ticket for level 152
- ✓ Wi-Fi and the viewing telescopes on the standard and fast-track tickets
- ✓ Skip-the-line access for security and the lifts on the SKY 148 and Lounge tickets
- ✓ A booking confirmation on your phone; each listing says whether you go straight to the gate or to a counter first
- ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on all ten
Prime and non-prime slots
Every deck ticket is for a timed slot, and the price follows the clock. The hours around sunset are sold as prime slots and cost more than mornings and late evenings; Dubai's tourism board shop sells the standard ticket as Silver, non-peak hours, and the Sky Views combo listing covers non-prime slots only. Sunset on the 15th of the month falls at about 17:31 in December and 19:11 in July. The booking calendar shows the slots and the price for your date, so compare a sunset slot with the one an hour later before you pay. More on what moves the price: Burj Khalifa ticket price.
The official site or a booking partner?
At the Top is run by Emaar Properties, which sells tickets on its own site and at the counters in The Dubai Mall. Dubai's tourism board shop at experiences.visitdubai.com listed Silver from AED 189, Gold (level 148) from AED 399 and Platinum (the Lounge) from AED 769 on 27 October 2026: the same "from" prices as the partner listings here. Booking through this site's partner adds free cancellation up to 24 hours before and, on four of the ten, reserve now, pay later. This site is independent and is not the official ticket office.
How to choose in one minute
Pick the height first, then the extras. For a first visit on a budget, take levels 124 and 125 outside sunset. If you want the view with fewer people and no queue, the SKY level 148 ticket is the step up most visitors weigh; our 124 vs 148 comparison sets them side by side. Families who also want the aquarium save a second trip with the combo. If you have no car and one evening, the night tour handles the transport. Check the opening hours and slots before you choose a time.
How booking works
Open the ticket's page, choose your date and look at the slots: the calendar shows the price for each one, and sunset slots cost more. Pay on the partner's site and keep the confirmation on your phone; all ten show free cancellation up to 24 hours before, and reserve now, pay later is offered on the SKY 148, Lounge, night tour and private tour listings. Step-by-step help: [how to book Burj Khalifa tickets](/guides/how-to-book-burj-khalifa-tickets). This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Burj Khalifa ticket should I buy?
For most first visits, the levels 124 and 125 ticket from $51 in a non-prime slot. Choose SKY level 148 (from $109) if you want skip-the-line access and a higher, quieter deck, and the Lounge on 152 (from $209) for drinks and canapés at the top.
Do you need a ticket to go up the Burj Khalifa?
Yes. The observation decks are only open to visitors with a ticket for a timed slot. Walking around the base, The Dubai Mall and the fountain promenade is free.
Can I buy tickets on the day?
Often, yes, but the slot you want may be gone, especially at sunset. Booking ahead fixes the time and the price; all ten tickets here can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before. See buying tickets at the door.
Can I get a refund if my plans change?
Every ticket and tour on this page shows free cancellation up to 24 hours before the slot for a full refund. Inside 24 hours the listing's terms apply. Details: cancelling Burj Khalifa tickets.
Do children need a ticket?
It depends on the listing. The standard 124 and 125 ticket lets under-3s in free, the Sky Views combo under-4s, and the aquarium combo ages 0 to 3. On the Lounge ticket, children aged 3 to 16 must come with an adult. More in Burj Khalifa with kids.
Is this the official Burj Khalifa ticket site?
No. At the Top is run by Emaar Properties. This site is an independent guide; bookings are made with GetYourGuide, and this site may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.