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Burj Khalifa

Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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As featured in 3 days in Dubai
Ranked #5 of 139 attractions in Dubai
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Type: Architectural Buildings
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Traveller Description: Surrounded by hotels, shopping destinations and entertainment options, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. For sightseeing, the... more »
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I am scared of heights, but the trip up and waiting time are both cleverly designed to take your mind off the "beast". 60 seconds in the lift (124floors!) and you are on the viewing deck which feels very secure and enclosed, I even managed to take some photos ! Overall, buy your tickets before you go (much cheaper than... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Got a good deal on this attraction through our Virgin rep, glad we did as quite expensive otherwise and to purchase the pictures the staff take of you when at the top are also very expensive to purchase, but if you are only going to visit the Burj Khalifa once in your lifetime then worth buying. The lift to the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

You can't help be impressed by this tower, although it's a nightmare to photograph as it stretches endlessly upwards. The views from up high are pretty amazing. You look down on other very tall buildings way below and there's a great view of the water precinct. Close to other attractions so if you book the At The Top experience, you'll... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Nothing I write compares to the exhilarating feeling you get when being at the top of the tallest building in the world being able to look out at the entire city of Dubai & beyond beneath you. It's something you have to experience for yourself so it's a can't miss when traveling to Dubai or surrounding area. You barely feel... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We thought that it would be good to go to this attraction so headed there on our first day in Dubai. No it was fully booked unless you wanted to pay 4x the usual price for VIP tickets. We booked there for the next day. If you are travelling by Metro it takes about 30 mins of fast walking to... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

If your interested in architectural buildings then visit this place and if you want to say you visited the highest building in the world. But it's really not worth the ticket price. Getting to the top by elevator is fine, the queues are only 20 mins but on the way down expect to wait about an hour. The view from... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

we had an advance booking, but still couldn't get time slot for sunset viewing. the facility is well managed. Views from the top is fantastic. Nice exhibition as well showing the information about the construction of the building and people behind it. They took care to mention people from designers, engineers, to cleaning staff. Sport entrace price is too much... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful building, great views, but too many loud, smelly people running around the observation tower,did it the one time for the experience but would NOT go up again, tickets cost £16 online

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Ok you feel like a toerist but it is high , the elevator is very nice, unfortunaly no view from the elevator, but the speed is incredible, go for it, it is not to expensive and the view is great

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Apart from saying, "I've been in the tallest building in the world" and be at a lift until the 121st floor, there is nothing extremely exciting there. You could go to the Address hotel instead, have a drink and enjoy the view for longer. PS. it took us 25 mins to get the lift to the basement again.

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