World's tallest structure, with observation decks & high-speed elevators
1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Get directions
"The tallest building in the world at over 160 stories; visitors can ascend via an elevator that travels at an "ear-popping 33 feet per second," making the vertical journey as much an experience as the views from above." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"It really doesn't need an introduction after you've seen Tom Cruise swinging around its walls! You won't ever get sick and tired of admiring this architectural feat." - Orikami Lab
"An iconic skyscraper and major landmark that experiences its heaviest visitation during Dubai’s winter high season but typically sees fewer crowds in shoulder months like April and October, making those times better for a quieter visit. Visitor patterns around this attraction reflect the citywide seasonality—winter draws the most tourists, while summer and shoulder months offer shorter lines and more space for sightseeing." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Go high above the clouds at the world's tallest building, where a variety of indoor and outdoor observation decks offer sweeping city views. Options include an ultra-high lounge on floors 152–154 where you can enjoy drinks and appetizers at over 1,900 feet above the ground, and a fine-dining venue on floor 122 that's framed as an ideal spot to celebrate an anniversary or milestone birthday." - Latifah Al-Hazza Latifah Al-Hazza Latifah Al-Hazza is a Chicago-based travel journalist, documentary filmmaker, and co-founder of Femscape Sojourns, a boutique women's travel company. Her work has appeared in CNN Travel, The New York Times, Insider, Reader's Digest, Business Insider Australia, Harper’s Bazaar, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Two architectural wondershelpedput Dubai on the map: the Burj Al Arab hotel, which resemblesthe sail of a ship out on the gulf waters, and the Palm Jumeirah, a residential development on a manmade archipelago that fans out in the shape of a huge palm tree. But in 2010, the sleek Burj Khalifa stole their thunder. Now the world’s tallest structure, the tower soars 830 meters (2,722 feet) into the sky. Visitors can zoom byelevator up to the124th floor to experience incredibleviews and explore interactive displays on Dubai'shistory and the tale behind the building of this futuristic marvel. Another observation deck is even higher, on the 148th floor."
