Staggering views from 1,821ft high on 148th floor of Burj Khalifa
Dhaka : Enjoy mesmerising views of the gorgeous city of Dubai as well as the exhilarating dune that surrounds it from one side and the Persian Gulf from the other, with a VIP ticket to Sky Lounge at the Top of the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa.
Guests can watch over the city's skyline from the world's highest outdoor observation deck on the 148th floor. It is named At the Top, Burj Khalifa Sky, located 555m (1,821 ft) above the ground. Reports claim, one can see even the shores of Iran (some 153 km away) when the tide is low and the skies are clear.
In the VIP experience, visitors will get access to the beautiful Sky Lounge At the Top, with a guided orientation, interactive exhibits, complimentary drinks and snacks.
On the way to the top, guests will also get to access the 124th and 125th floors of Burj Khalifa, enjoying a truly marvelous experience and incredible views over Dubai.
It may be mentioned here there are observation decks on all visiting floors where visitors can feel the breeze in open air at such a height, enjoy the one-of-a-kind views and take picturesque photos.
Sunset is the most popular time for visiting the tower as it offers the most spectacular views. Guests are able to snap some once-in-a-lifetime photos during sunset.
However, with the sunset, the show does not end, in fact, afterwards, the city lights up and guests get to enjoy glamorous views of the city with its lit up skyscrapers.
At the end of the visit, guests will make their ways back down and see an amazing surprise on the ground level outside the Dubai Mall (entrance to Burj Khalifa) waiting for them.
There, the nightly fountain show entertains guests every 30 minutes. The entire Burj Khalifa, the largest screen in the world, lits up with 70,000 LEDS and guests are left amazed with the big gorgeous fountains dancing on Arabic music amid all the glittery lights.
Getting up to the 125th floor, during peak hours, costs AED 200 if booked in advance. For the 148th floor, the cost is AED 500 (USD 136), advance booking is required.
Arabian Adventures and other tour operators as such offers city tours in Dubai that includes this one-of-a-kind experience to Burj Khalifa.
Over the years, Burj Khalifa has occupied a special place in modern history for the breathtaking views it offers from a staggering height of 828 meters-making it the tallest building in the world and one of the top tourist attractions globally.
With 163 floors, Burj Khalifa holds the record for the most floors in a building, with 900 residences spread over levels 19-108, as per reports.
At Burj Khalifa, there are four swimming pools. The tower also boasts of a library, a Cigar Lounge, and sky lobbies on levels 43, 76 and 123 that can be used as a place to gather and host events.
One can have dinner at Atmosphere which is the the world's former highest restaurant in a building. It has a seating capacity of 210 and "offers you the option of dining at the grill or mingling in the lounge".
Also, the tower holds The Lounge on the 154th floor at 585 m (1,920 ft) above the ground, making it "the world's highest bar/lounge in a building". It also houses a grocery store within the premises.
To help you navigate, there is the elevator in the tower which can climb 504 m (1,654 ft) in a single ascent.
Lastly, levels 1-8 are home to the Armani Hotel, which has 160 rooms. The hotel has various amenities in addition to those offered elsewhere in the Burj Khalifa, including its own pool, library, spa, gym, 24/7 room service and concierge. An additional 144 suites comprise the Armani Residences, which occupy levels 9-16.
