At 828 metres the tallest building in the world, with observation decks on levels 124, 125 and 148.
Book online for a timed slot — the walk-up price is far higher and sunset slots sell out days ahead. Non-prime morning slots are the cheapest and the visibility is often better.
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The world's largest choreographed fountain performing on the Burj Lake every half hour after dark…
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The restored wind-tower quarter of old Dubai, with courtyard houses, small museums and an abra crossing…
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Hundreds of jewellery shops with windows of 22-carat gold sold by weight, and a spice lane of saffron…