Can Anyone Enter Burj Khalifa And Burj Al Arab?
Are you visiting Dubai and wondering whether you can enter the most iconic buildings Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab? Yes, you can. And I will tell you how.
When visiting Dubai, it is almost everyone’s dream to see the extraordinary buildings of Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab from the inside.
However, can anyone enter Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab? Not really. The iconic buildings would become picnic places instead.
Nevertheless, there are ways to get inside both Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab. I will tell you all the possible ways how to enter Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab.
Can I Enter Burj Khalifa And Burj Al Arab?
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. It is one of the iconic buildings of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, with the Armani Hotel and Armani Club located inside.
Burj Al Arab is the most luxurious 5* but is named a 7* hotel in the world. With the shape of a sailboat on a private man-made island, Burj Al Arab became the most famous and exceptional architecture in the world.
All tourists visiting Dubai would love to come inside and see those amazing architectural treasures. How easy or how difficult it is to get in? You will find out. Let’s dive in.
How To Enter Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. It is standing on a man-made island connected by a bridge.
At the beginning of the bridge is a gate with security who will check your IDs and reservation. The security will not let you in if you don’t have a reservation. So what reservation you will need?
Booked hotel room
The first option is very expensive and not easy for everyone, which is to book a room in the hotel. As this hotel is named 7* hotel, where a lot of design is made of gold and marble, the prices are very high.
The cheapest room costs between $1.3k to $2.6k per night. The most expensive suite with butler service can cost you $10k. Not affordable for everyone.
But don’t despair. There are other cheaper options for how to get inside Burj Al Arab.
➡️Check prices and availability for Burj Al Arab HERE
Reservation in one of the restaurants
The second option and more affordable is to book a table in one of their restaurants or a Skyview Bar. They have several options to choose from.
Sahn Eddar restaurant, atrium lounge located on the first floor. In this restaurant is possible to go with children. There are options for an A La Carte menu with a minimum spend of 200 AED, however, the better option is Afternoon Tea, which will cost you 590 AED with Champagne or 490 AED with a non-alcoholic drink.
Children from 4-11 years old pay 245 AED. The Afternoon tea has selections of different hot beverages, sandwiches, pastries, and scones. There are specific times you will need to book and be on time.
- Al Iwan is an Arabic restaurant, where you can go for an Arabic Buffet lunch or dinner. Lunch costs about 400 AED and dinner about 900 AED.
- Al Muntaha restaurant is located on the 27th floor with a beautiful view of the city serving French and Italian cuisine. The lunch menu costs 650 AED.
- Al Mahara seafood restaurant is beautiful and very romantic next to the giant aquarium.
- Bab Al Yam is a European restaurant
- Sal is a beachside restaurant.
- Skyview Bar is located on the 27th floor, 200 meters above sea level. You can book a table for evening cocktails here. This is the option we decided to go for. It was a present for my mum’s birthday and we all enjoyed it.
We paid 300 AED per person where some drinks and snacks were included. The snack came on a tray shaped like the Burj Al Arab itself. If you want to have more drinks, you then pay extra. People under 16 are not permitted inside.
This way we managed to see Burj Al Arab from the inside, admire the beautiful view of the city from the 27th floor, and enjoy the special drinks of the hotel.
Other options to enter Burj Al Arab
More options to enter Burj Al Arab are booking a Spa treatment or a Guided tour. Going for a guided tour of the hotel is a bit strange for me, but maybe you will like this option.
➡️Get a ticket for a guided tour of Burj Al Arab HERE
Tips before you go inside Burj Al Arab
Be on time for your booking and not earlier than 15 minutes
- Have your booking reservation with you as you have to show it to security at the bridge
Remember it is a 7* hotel, therefore the dress code is smart casual, or even elegant. No flip-flops, sneakers, shorts, sporty t-shirts with pictures, beach wear, or jeans are allowed.
How to enter Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world and is located next to Dubai Mall with the famous Dubai Fountain in front of it. There are several ways how to get inside.
Booked hotel room
As well as in Burj Al Arab, you can also book a room in Burj Khalifa. The Armani Hotel envisioned by Giorgio Armani is located here.
Again, it is a luxurious, pure elegance hotel, therefore the prices are higher than any average hotel in Dubai.
The cheapest room costs from $600 to $2k per night. The most expensive room can cost you between $2k to $5.5k per night.
➡️Check prices and availability for Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa HERE
Reservation in one of the restaurants
If you can’t stay in the Armani Hotel, you can book a table in one of their restaurants.
Armani Lounge overlooks the Dubai Fountain and is the perfect place to meet with friends or business partners. You can choose from an A la carte menu with selections of salads, soups, sandwiches, pizza, main dishes, desserts, and all sorts of beverages.
Or afternoon tea which will cost you 199 AED per person or 359 AED for two people. Afternoon tea is from 2 pm to 6 pm- Armani Ristorante is the main restaurant with the essence of Italy. There is a possibility to eat inside or outside on the terrace with a stunning view of Dubai Fountain.
- Armani Hashi is a Japanese restaurant. You can choose from the classic menu or the ready menu consisting of 8 or 9 courses.
- Armani Amal is an Indian restaurant with the option to eat inside or outside on the terrace overlooking downtown Dubai. Except for an A la carte menu, they have menus for fixed prices that you can choose from.
- Armani Mediterraneo provides breakfast, dinner, and Sunday brunch from Mediterranean regions. From the terrace, you will have a stunning view of Dubai Fountain.
- Armani Deli is an authentic Italian deli where you can enjoy not only fresh bread, cheeses, and pastries but also homemade Italian pasta or risotto.
Once again, don’t forget these are luxurious restaurants and your dress code must be smart-elegant.
Other options to enter Burj Khalifa
Besides booking a table in the restaurant, you can also book a Spa treatment or Rooftop pool.
In case you would like to eat next to the pool, there is an option for Saturday Brunch with BBQ stations, available from 1 pm until 4 pm.
This option costs 249 AED including soft beverages and 349 AED including house beverages. Children from 7 to 12 years old pay 140 AED, while children up to 6 years old dine complementarity.
I have another option for you, which is the Armani Prive nightclub. With this option, you are only inside the club, but the entrance is free unless you want to book a table. You must be over 21 to enter, dressed smart-elegant, and preferably come in a mixed group or couple.
Burj Khalifa at the top
The last option and probably the most popular is to go to the top of Burj Khalifa from where you can see the whole of Dubai. You can choose from three options.
1. Floors 124 and 125. You will get to floor 124 by the lift in one minute where you then step out on the outside observation terrace. You can walk around and see Dubai from each side. There is no limited time to stay, but the booking is at a certain time.
Then you go to floor 125 where more experience is waiting for you, like virtual reality or immersive experience where you step on a glass that will start cracking under your feet and you explore heights from 456 meters in the air.
➡️Book your tour for option number one HERE
2. At the Top, Burj Khalifa Sky 148+124+125 floor is the second option. Burj Khalifa Sky is on the 148th floor where you can enjoy a guided tour and a drink in the Sky Lounge.
➡️Book the tour for Burj Khalifa Sky HERE
3. The third option is a VIP entrance to the highest points of Burj Khalifa – The Lounge, Burj Khalifa 154+153+152 floor. Here you will enjoy an exclusive tour of the outdoor terrace, teas, coffees, or champagne.
➡️Book the VIP Burj Khalifa Lounge HERE
The entrance to the top of the Burj Khalifa is from inside the Dubai Mall. As this is one of the most popular attractions, I recommend to book your tickets in advance.
Can I Enter Burj Khalifa And Burj Al Arab?: FAQs
Here you have it. All the options on how to enter Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab. For more info about visiting Dubai, check the FAQs below.
Is going inside Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa worth it?
Definitely yes. These two are the iconic buildings in Dubai where everyone is taking pictures for their memories. However, as there is an option to go inside, it is a must-do while in Dubai.
I went to the top of Burj Khalifa twice, during the day and in the evening, I also visited Armani Prive nightclub twice. I managed to go to Skyview Bar in Burj Al Arab and I highly recommend them. They are definitely worth it.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
The best time to visit Dubai is in March, April, October, and November. Also, December is a great month due to Christmas and New Year’s Eve but it is the most busy month with prices being at the highest.
The worst time to visit Dubai is during summer when it is very hot and humid. If you can avoid visiting during July and August.
What is the cheapest way to visit Burj Al Arab?
The cheapest way to visit Burj Al Arab is to take a guided tour. The second cheapest option is to visit Sky Bar.
Conclusion: Can Anyone Enter Burj Khalifa And Burj Al Arab?
While the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab are iconic landmarks of Dubai and attract countless tourists every year, access to their interiors is limited but not impossible.
Now you know all the options to visit Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab. From staying inside the hotel through eating in one of the restaurants to taking one of the tours.
I highly recommend using one of the options for your memorable experience. It is so worthy.
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