10 Fun Facts about the Burj Khalifa | Entry Ticket Price

 

10 Fun Facts about the Burj Khalifa

• With a height of 828 metres, the Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world (2,716 feet).
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• Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, a Chicago-based architectural firm, designed the structure, which began construction in 2004 and was completed in 2010.
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• The building was originally named Burj Dubai, but it was renamed Burj Khalifa after Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi, who provided financial assistance to Dubai during the global financial crisis.
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• The tower has 163 floors in total, with the observation deck on the 124th floor offering breathtaking views of Dubai.
• At 555 metres, the Burj Khalifa's "At the Top" outdoor observation deck is the highest outdoor observation deck in the world (1,821 feet).
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• The building has 57 elevators and 8 escalators, with the fastest elevator travelling at 36 kilometres (22 miles) per hour, making it one of the world's fastest elevators.
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• Burj Khalifa construction required over 110,000 tonnes of concrete, 55,000 tonnes of steel, and 22 million man-hours.
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• The Y-shaped floor plan was chosen to maximise views of the Persian Gulf and was inspired by Islamic architecture.
• On the 76th floor, there is also the world's highest swimming pool, and on the 122nd floor, there is the world's highest restaurant.
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• The Burj Khalifa cost approximately $1.5 billion to build, and it is estimated that it has boosted Dubai's economy by attracting millions of tourists each year.

Entry Ticket Price Burj Khalifa

The following are the ticket prices for access to the observation decks of the Burj Khalifa as of March 2023:

AED 154 (approximately $42) per person for a regular visit and AED 314 (approximately $85) per person for a prime hour visit at The Top, Burj Khalifa (124th floor).

AED 379 (approximately $103) per person for a regular visit and AED 539 (approximately $146) per person for a prime hour visit at The Top SKY, Burj Khalifa (148th floor).

It is important to note that prices may vary depending on the season and availability.