Attractions · Dubai
Burj Khalifa
برج خليفة
Photo: Dubai skyline 2015 (crop).jpg · Tim.Reckmann · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
10 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 69 m
- Time needed 1–3 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Toilets 218 m · Drinking water 200 m · Food nearby 16 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Source: editor · category default
- Wheelchair Partly step-free Source: osm
- Elevation 1 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Summer here is humid as well as hot, and the humidity is what catches visitors out: shade, water and an indoor plan for the middle of the day matter more than the temperature reading suggests.
- Flying a drone needs a permit, and there are large no-fly areas around airports, ports and government buildings. Do not assume a camera drone is allowed anywhere.
- Do not photograph people without asking, and do not photograph military, port or government sites at all.
- During Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking in public in daylight is not done, and opening hours shift; check before you plan a day around a site.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 19 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 17 km
- 27 mfrom Sharjah · 26 km
- 39 mfrom Ajman · 44 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Outdoors is a cool-months plan; indoor and air-conditioned attractions run year-round.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q12495
About & Sources Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa is a place to visit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Fountain Watching Hill, Dubai Fountain Viewpoint and Burj Park.
At a glance
- Attractions · Dubai
- skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 3 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Burj Khalifa?
No — approach is asphalt at 69 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Burj Khalifa?
Typically November–March for attractions. Outdoors is a cool-months plan; indoor and air-conditioned attractions run year-round.
How long do I need at Burj Khalifa?
1–3 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Burj Khalifa?
Toilets 218 m · Drinking water 200 m · Food nearby 16 m (source: osm).
How high is Burj Khalifa?
About 1 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Burj Khalifa?
In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.1970, 55.2742 — near Fountain Watching Hill, Dubai Fountain Viewpoint and Burj Park.
Who can take you there
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