When to Visit Burj Khalifa: Time of Day and Season

Your time slot decides more about a Burj Khalifa visit than the ticket level does. These pages cover the best time of day and year to go, with sunset times and climate normals by month, and New Year's Eve, when the tower becomes the fireworks stage and the area around it closes in stages.

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The Burj Khalifa against a pastel winter sunset sky, mild light (generated illustration)

Best Time to Visit Burj Khalifa: Sunset, Sunrise or Night?

The best time to visit Burj Khalifa: a slot 30 minutes before sunset, November to March. Sunset times by month, prime vs non-prime prices and the fountain.

November to March, around sunset

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The Downtown Dubai skyline at night with fireworks in the sky near the Burj Khalifa, seen from a distance (generated illustration)

Burj Khalifa New Year's Eve: Fireworks, Tickets, Where to Watch

How to see the Burj Khalifa New Year's Eve fireworks: free viewing gates, Burj Park tickets, At the Top on 31 December, and the metro and road closures.

New Year's Eve, 31 December

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