Dubai is the epitome of architectural innovation, and Burj Khalifa is the most prestigious not just for Dubai but for all of UAE as well. Soaring to an impressive height of 828 meters, the title of “the tallest tower in the world” is only one of the many world records that Burj Khalifa has to its name. This tall tower is home to a luxury hotel, numerous fine dining restaurants, astonishing observation decks, upscale residential homes, and classy corporate offices. The Burj Khalifa has thousands of footfalls every day in the form of hotel guests, tourists, visitors, residents, employees, and more. With so many people entering and exiting the building, it is unlikely that there is only entrance to the building. In fact, the building has four of them. Here we talk about all the Burj Khalifa entrances and their purpose.
1. The Dubai Mall Entrance
The main entrance of the Burj Khalifa is one located on the ground floor of Dubai Mall. In short, if you want to enter the building, you need to first enter Dubai Mall and head to the entrance of the Burj Khalifa. This is the entrance that is dedicated to tourists and visitors who want to visit the Burj Khalifa observation decks, which is one of the main reasons to visit Burj Khalifa.
This Dubai Mall entrance would take you to the luxurious lobby and atrium, with floor to ceiling glass panels. The place also has a stylish lounge and magnificent water features enhancing its beauty. This entrance also has a 3D model of the Burj Khalifa, where you will also get to know about the story behind the construction of the Burj Khalifa, including the challenges and other important things.
Apart from being aesthetically pleasing, this entrance also has elevators that will take you to the At the Top observation decks on the 124th and 125th floors. Here, you will find counters to scan your e-tickets and to buy Burj Khalifa At The Top tickets, if you haven’t done advance booking. You may find a queue here, depending on the time of the day, to visit the observation decks. If you want to visit the observation deck on the 148th floor, you need to first visit the 124th floor and then take another elevator available on the floor to reach the “At the Sky” observation deck.
2. The Armani Hotel Entrance
The Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa is the first luxury hotel opened under this fashion brand. As expected, it is one of the most stylish and sophisticated hotels in Dubai, complete with chic and classy rooms and an array of fine dining restaurants. The Armani Hotel comprises 11 floors of this extraordinary building. The entrance and the lobby are on the ground floor of the building. It is a private entrance, located discreetly at the northern side of the Burj Khalifa.
The lobby of Armani Hotel is tastefully done with onyx walls, geometric lighting, and luxe furnishings. It has a tastefully done reception and elevators that will take you to the rooms and suites located on floors 1 till 8 and the exclusive suites on floors 38 and 39.
Apart from the hotel guests, the Armani entrance is also used by guests who want to visit the Burj Khalifa restaurants. Be it Armani/Lounge, Armani/Mediterraneo, Armani/Hashi, or Armani/Ristorante, you need to take this entrance to go to any of these restaurants or even its spa. Although not a part of the Armani Hotel, this entrance also gives you access to the tallest restaurant in the world, At.Mosphere, located on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa.
3. Residential Entrance
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The third entrance of the Burj Khalifa is one dedicated to the residents of the building. There are 900 apartment units in the building, from floors 19 to 108. The Burj Khalifa’s residential unit has 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom apartments as well as lavish penthouses. With so many people calling Burj Khalifa their home, a separate entry for the residents is not surprising.
Located on the eastern side of the world’s tallest tower, the residential entrance of the building is quite discreet and away from the eyes of tourists and outsiders, providing privacy and peace to the residents. This entrance comes with a state-of-the-art security system. Apart from the people who live here, this entrance can also be used by the guests of the residents.
The residence entrance of the Burj Khalifa includes an aesthetically pleasing lobby, where you can enjoy exclusive artwork installations and contemporary decor. It is also a functional and practical place for the residents as there are convenience stores and mail rooms for the comfort of the residents.
The Corporate Office Entrance
The Burj Khalifa houses multiple corporate offices. These offices are spread out from floors 111 to 154. These floors include expansive office spaces, private meeting rooms, large conference rooms, and sky lobbies. The entrances for the corporate offices are private and away from the eyes of outsiders. They are located on the ground floor of the Burj Khalifa. Most of these entrances are connected to the nearby buildings.
One of the entrances is through the Dubai Mall (different from the visitor entrance). The Loft Offices and Corporate Suites have their own entrances, helping to streamline the office employees and guests from tourists and other visitors. Each of the corporate entrances come with advanced security, including controlled guest access, ID verification, and screening. Burj Khalifa also offers underground parking services with direct access to the office floors.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need to undergo security checks at Burj Khalifa’s entrances?
Yes, you will have to undergo a few security checks, including metal detectors and bag checks for tourists or visitors. Employees and residents would have to undergo ID verification.
2. Is valet parking available at Burj Khalifa?
Yes, valet parking is available at the corporate, residential, and Armani Hotel entrances of Burj Khalifa. There is no valet parking at Burj Khalifa entrance from Dubai Mall.
3. Which entrance should I go to for visiting At.Mosphere entrance?
To visit At.Moshpere entrance on floor 122, you need to take the Armani Hotel residence.
4. Do I need tickets to enter the Burj Khalifa?
The answer to this question would depend on why you are visiting the building. If you are a tourist visiting the observation decks of the Burj Khalifa, you will need to get entry tickets for the same. You do not need tickets to visit one of the restaurants or the Hotel Armani lobby. However, you will need to have a reservation or hotel booking to visit these places.
5. Is it possible to visit Burj Khalifa any time?
There are specific times to visit the Burj Khalifa’s observation decks, i.e., from 5 AM to 12 AM. For Armani Hotel and restaurants, you must follow the policies of the hotel and the restaurants. Residents and corporate employees of Burj Khalifa have 24×7 access to the building.
6. What is the list of restricted items for tourists?
Tourists visiting the observation decks are not allowed to carry huge luggage (like suitcases), professional cameras (need permission for the same), and drones.
Knowing about the different entrances of Burj Khalifa is important. With the Burj Khalifa guide for entrances will help in choosing the right entrance as per the purpose of visiting Burj Khalifa.
