Burj Khalifa Opening Hours

You’ve got a ticket window picked out, a rough plan for the day, and one nagging question: will Burj Khalifa actually be open when you get there? Good news — it’s open every day of the year, and the short answer is 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. But that single window doesn’t tell the whole story, because your last entry time depends on which deck you’re headed to, and the specific time slot on your ticket matters just as much as the building’s general hours.

Here’s what you actually need to know before you lock in a time.

Burj Khalifa Opening Hours at a Glance

What time does Burj Khalifa open and close? The observation decks run daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Last entry is 7:00 PM for the main deck and 6:00 PM for the higher levels — so build your visit around that, not the closing time.

Deck / Experience	Opening Time	Closing Time	Last Entry
Levels 124 & 125 (standard deck)	10:00 AM	8:00 PM	7:00 PM
Levels 124, 125 & 148 (At the Top SKY)	10:00 AM	8:00 PM	6:00 PM
Levels 152–154 (The Lounge)	10:00 AM	8:00 PM	6:00 PM

These are the standard visitor hours, and Burj Khalifa opening hours can shift for holidays or private events, so it’s worth double-checking the date you actually plan to go rather than assuming today’s schedule holds a month from now.

Burj Khalifa Timings by Ticket or Experience

All three ticket tiers open and close at the same time — the difference is how early you have to be inside. The standard Levels 124 & 125 experience gives you an extra hour of leeway, with last entry at 7:00 PM. Step up to At the Top SKY (which adds Level 148) or The Lounge (Levels 152–154), and last entry moves an hour earlier, to 6:00 PM, since those higher floors take longer to reach and the operator wants everyone settled in before the evening rush.

This is really the part that trips people up: general opening hours and ticket time slots are two different things. Burj Khalifa sells entry by specific time slot, not as a walk-in-whenever pass. Once you book a slot, you’re expected to arrive within that window — showing up two hours early or late doesn’t guarantee you’ll get in. Slots closer to sunset and through the late afternoon are typically priced as “prime” time, since that’s when demand and the view both peak, while morning and early-afternoon slots are usually the cheaper “non-prime” option. Exact pricing bands shift slightly by season and platform, so check the live calendar for your date rather than assume last month’s pricing still applies.

What Time Does Burj Khalifa Open?

Doors open at 10:00 AM across all ticket tiers — there’s no separate “early bird” opening for one deck versus another. What does change is how early you’re allowed in based on your ticket’s assigned time slot. If your slot says 10:00 AM, that’s your entry window, not a suggestion. Arriving right around your booked time keeps things simple, since security screening and elevator queues are timed to match slot bookings.

What Time Does Burj Khalifa Close?

Visitor hours end at 8:00 PM daily. That’s the closing time — not the same thing as last entry. You can’t walk up at 7:45 PM expecting to get in; admission cuts off earlier depending on your deck (7:00 PM for Levels 124/125, 6:00 PM for SKY and Lounge). Once you’re inside before the cutoff, you’re not rushed out the moment last entry passes — you get to enjoy the deck until closing.

What Is the Last Entry Time at Burj Khalifa?

This is the number that actually matters for planning: 7:00 PM for the standard Levels 124 & 125 ticket, and 6:00 PM for At the Top SKY and The Lounge. There’s no single universal last-entry time for the whole attraction — it depends on which experience you’ve booked, and your assigned time slot is what really determines your entry. Book a 5:00 PM slot for Levels 124/125, and that’s your entry point, well ahead of the 7:00 PM cutoff. Don’t assume the 8:00 PM closing time is when you can still get in — plan around last entry instead.

Is Burj Khalifa Open Every Day?

Yes. Burj Khalifa operates daily, with no fixed weekly closing day. That said, “open every day” doesn’t mean the schedule never changes. Public holidays, national celebrations, and privately booked events at the observation decks can all affect hours on a given date, and maintenance work occasionally alters access to specific levels. None of that is common, but it’s exactly why checking the schedule for your actual travel date — rather than relying on a general rule — is worth the extra minute.

Burj Khalifa Holiday & Special Event Hours

Major dates on the Dubai calendar, especially New Year’s Eve, bring extra crowds, tighter security, and sometimes modified access around Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai because of the fireworks show. Ramadan can also shift the general rhythm of the day across Dubai attractions. None of this always comes with a fixed, publicly announced hour change for the observation decks specifically, so rather than guess at holiday hours, check availability for your exact date before you finalize plans, especially around a major holiday or event weekend.

What Time Is Burj Khalifa Least Crowded?

There’s no officially published “quietest hour,” but the pattern experienced travelers describe is consistent: mornings, right around opening, tend to be calmer than afternoons, and non-prime slots generally see lighter demand than the sunset stretch. Sunset and the couple of hours before it are the busiest window by far, since the view and lighting both peak then — which is exactly why those slots cost more. Weekday visits also tend to be less packed than weekends. None of this guarantees a specific crowd level on any given day, but if avoiding lines matters more than the sunset view, a non-prime morning slot is the safer bet.

When Should You Book Your Burj Khalifa Time Slot?

Because entry is slot-based, popular windows — especially sunset and early evening — can sell out on high-demand dates well before closing time becomes relevant. Opening hours tell you the building is running; they don’t tell you whether your preferred slot is still open for the day you’re flying in. If your Dubai itinerary is already fixed around specific dates, lock in your time slot rather than sorting it out after you land.

Opening hours and ticket availability can change, so check the current schedule before your visit.

If you already know roughly when you want to go up, check current Burj Khalifa ticket availability to see which time slots are actually open for your dates before you build the rest of your day around it.

For more on planning the full visit, see our Complete Guide to Visiting Burj Khalifa, our breakdown of Best Time to Visit Burj Khalifa, the difference between At the Top vs At the Top SKY, and current Burj Khalifa Tickets options.