Best In Dubai Score
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8.4
out of 10
Based on 6.1K+ verified reviews
partial scoreBurj Khalifa - Free Exterior Viewing
Downtown Dubai · Blvd Dubai Unit LG - 089 - burj khalifa - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
You don't need to pay to have an extraordinary experience with the Burj Khalifa - the free public plaza and boardwalk surrounding its base delivers one of architecture's most dramatic close-up pers...
You don't need to pay to have an extraordinary experience with the Burj Khalifa - the free public plaza and boardwalk surrounding its base delivers one of architecture's most dramatic close-up perspectives. Standing at the base looking up at the 828-metre tower, watching it dissolve into haze and cloud, is more viscerally impressive than many paid observation decks. The surrounding Burj Khalifa Park is landscaped, free to walk, and connects seamlessly to the Dubai Fountain boardwalk where you can watch the evening fountain shows for nothing. The best shots of the full tower come from the JBR beach direction or from the far end of Dubai Mall's south parking structure - both free.
The Essence
Free / Burj Khalifa / Downtown / Photography / Landmark / Architecture / Evening
The Experience
Type
Free Entry
Amenities
Busiest Time
Mondays to Sundays
10PM – 12AM
Mondays to Sundays draw the biggest crowds - book ahead and arrive before 10PM to settle in before the evening peaks.
Reviews
Visiting At the Top, Burj Khalifa was truly an unforgettable experience.
— Cesar Nasr
Frequently Asked Questions
01Do you have to pay to see the Burj Khalifa?
02Where is the best free viewpoint?
Best In Dubai Score
We pull ratings from across the web, weight them, and cut through the noise.
A score above 8.5 means it's genuinely worth your time.
8.4
out of 10
Based on 6.1K+ verified reviews
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