World Trendsetter-Burj Khalifa

There’s no trip to Dubai without a visit to the world’s tallest building. Burj Khalifa’s cutting edge technology combined with a soft touch of the Arabian culture creates an icon showcasing man’s advancement both intellectually and technologically throughout  the ages. Standing at 829.8 metres with 160 storeys, the magnificent structure brings an aura of elegance and power in the glitzy city. 

Why Visit

As the central attraction of Dubai, Burj Khalifa is a true symbol of modern world offering unmatched views and hence the top on the list of a must visit sights in Dubai. Below are some top reasons why you shouldn’t miss out:

Unrivaled Views of Ultra-Modern Cityscape

Love capturing the world through the lens? Well, a visit to the structure is a great opportunity to experience and capture incredibly breathtaking panoramas of an ultra modern city? Dubai city is an opulent city and no better place to experience the luxury and fully get absorbed into the beauty and wonder of cities of the future. Get swept off your feet by the grace and architecture designed to impress and awe you. Not your normal kind of a city and more is in store for you 😊

Record Breaking Feats

Burj Khalifa has broken a dozen world records with the most recent being the grand light show which took place when ushering in the new year. The building hosts one of the world’s fastest elevators moving at speeds of up to 10m/s. The lift also has the longest travel distance in the world. At the Top, SKY deck is world’s highest observation deck. Coming close is Canton Tower in Guanzhou, China. Holding a world record is a big deal! Come experience what it feels like ;)

Experience the Emirati Culture

Nothing strange about Burj Khalifa holding everything opulent. It’s only  reflection of the Emiratis, way of life (the high flying kind of a life). The building hosts the posh Burj Club, the luxe Armani hotel to mention but a few. Visiting these joints of interest doesn’t require you to be a resident to experience the palace like, fine lifestyle, all you need is a ticket to Burj Khalifa to At.Mosphere on 122^nd floor, stay at Armani hotel or dine at Armani Lounge. Remember, these are perks only experienced in Dubai. 

Get Awed by Dubai Dancing Fountain

Fountains are impressive, but what can surpass the beauty and wonder of Dubai Fountain which is perfectly set on Burj Khalifa Lake-World’s largest choreographed musical fountain show. Did that make you itch a little bit? It’s magical, large and a sight to behold especially if viewed from Burj Khalifa’s At the Top observation decks. The timing for the dancing show varies in the course of the week, and if you’re booking for it via itickets.ae, then you’ll be advised accordingly. Besides, you can take a boat ride on Burj Lake as you experience the wonder and beauty of the fountains.

Helpful Tips Visiting Burj Khalifa

First time visiting the attraction? We understand there are things no one will tell you and you’d be pleased to know beforehand including:

●        Prime hours around sunset are more expensive compared to any other time of day.

This is between 5:00-7:00 PM.

●        Hello! Burj Khalifa rises at unprecedented heights that will literally get your head spinning! Can you handle it? It can be nerve wracking and uncomfortable for people who loathe heights. However, like everything else, there’s always a first time and fear shouldn’t hold you back from experiencing this once in a lifetime event.

●        Ticket counters during certain times of day are so crowded. To avoid this, read on for tips

●        To catch the magnificent city in sunset, check timing accordingly as you book the ticket.

●        For even a more intense experience, visit At the Top after sunset for excellent views of the city and Dubai Fountain is also extremely beautiful after this time.

●        All bookings on itickets.ae are confirmed instantly.

●        Children below the age of 4 years access the attraction free of charge.

●        Audio guides are provided in English, French, Mandarin, French, Spanish, Japanese, Russian and German

As earlier mentioned queues can be bothersome at Burj Khalifa and waiting for up to 1 hr queueing can really suck. Below are a few tips to help you skip the line: 

●        Book your ticket (s) online in advance. This not only helps you skip the line, but you also get to enjoy amazing discounts.

●        During booking, opt for Skip the line tickets which allows you head straight to the elevator’s entrance.

●        Be keen on time of visit while booking. As earlier mentioned, prime hours are often crowded. Opt visiting at non-prime hours which is either early in the morning or late in the evening-usually an hour or two before closing.

In the dawn of information age, bragging rights on social media, to friends and family are earned. That said, below are must dos if you’re really going to capture the best shots that will make everyone wish they were you.

At the Top Burj Khalifa

Levels 124 and 125 of Burj Khalifa make up At the Top experience. Here you get to experience a rare moment experiencing the world through high-powered telescopes as well as step outside the outdoor observation deck where you can step out and just breath in the picturesque views of the city, the gulf and the ocean.

At the Top SKY

Visiting the deck will have you stand on World’s highest observation deck! How cool?! At the Top SKY features a luxurious lounge where you can chill and indulge in signature refreshments. It’s also on this deck where you get to explore the emirates without moving a foot via the gigantic motion sensing screens.

At.Mosphere

The epitome of fine dining in Dubai! Enjoy uniquely prepared, palatable cuisine as you soak in the stunning views of the gulf and city of Dubai.

Armani Lounge 

The signature hotel by Giorgio Armani speaks for itself. Where in the world can you enjoy fine dining from around the globe combined with Armani’s touch of class and extravagance? A rare experience indeed!

Don’t wait forever to visit the world record setter. Booking Burj Khalifa tickets is now fast, easy and straightforward on itickets.ae. No waiting for confirmation and you get 24/7 support regarding any concerns that may arise.

Dalphine Wanjiru is an adept content author with over six years writing expertise across completely different industries, and presently operating as a content marketer at itickets.ae. While not writing, I’m exploring Dubai and more so Burj Khalifa Tickets;) 

A Visit to World’s largest indoor Theme Park

It’s world’s largest indoor theme park and an epic entertainment destination-IMG Worlds of Adventure. The indoor theme park is pretty amazing all being indoors and features four themed areas that are super detailed and huge in scale. But first, how do you make it to the destination? Well, all you need is an IMG World tickets which not only grants you access to the park but lets you experience excitement in different epic zones around the park including:

Marvel

The stellar attraction features iconic rides featuring characters such as Thor, Captain America and Tony’s skydeck a luxurious seafood and steak restaurant based on Iron Man’s alter ego Tony stark.

Highlights include:

●        Hulk Epsilon-a 100 metre ride that spins you with the angry green man in a 3D simulator.

●        Spider Man Doc Ock’s Revenge-A mind boggling 400m spinning roller coaster that propels you to New York's skyline of course on Marvel’s popular web slinger.

Cartoon Network

The zone features family friendly attractions based around popular characters such as:

●        Lazy Town

●        The PowerPuff Girls

●        The Amazing world of Gumball

●        World’s first Ben 10 5D Cinema

Lost Valley

The Dinosaur adventure zone hosts one of the park’s flagship attractions-The velociraptor. It blasts riders out of the park and into the desert at an insane speed of 100km/hr in 2.5 secs. The zone also has 70 gigantic animatronic dinosaurs built with incredible detail such as the beautiful hand sculptured scales.

IMG Boulevard

The largely dining and retail area hosts the genuinely terrifying haunted hotel. The walk through attraction has a maze of corridors and creepy characters with most prominent being a blood drenched butcher surrounded by hanging corpses.

Food also stands out here and according to Lennard Otto the CEO of the park, “The Park has heavily invested in its food and beverage offering”. Reason being, to get rid of the idea of overpriced, bad food which is the norm in most theme parks around the world. That said, there are upto 28 unique concepts with some linked to the characters featuring more than 13 unique cuisines.

Fun Facts IMG Worlds of Adventure

●        It’s world’s largest indoor theme park in the world with an area of 1.5 million square feet

●        The park brings an awesome world of marvel comics and cartoon network to life

●        Two of the four zones in the park represent global renowned brands-Cartoon Network & Marvel, while IMG Boulevard and Lost Valley were the original concepts of the park

●        The park can accommodate more than 20,000 guests in a day

●        The park hosts 28 food venues and beverage outlets, 25 retail stores/kiosks with exclusive merchandise from around the world

●        The park was opened by Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid in August 2016

●        The park has plans to position itself as one of the region’s leading entertainment centres

●        Cartoon Network zone includes a 5D cinema and hosts up to 1200 visitors an hour

●        The park has 22 rides and attractions including the Velociraptor in Lost Valley which spins riders inside the indoor park before speeding into the surrounding desert

●        The Haunted Hotel in IMG Boulevard covers 200,000 square feet of space

●        The temperature controlled indoor theme park appeals to locals and visitors alike due to high temperatures which reach an average high of 41 degrees celsius

●        Few months after the park had received its first paying guests, IMG groups announced plans for the 2 million+square feet IMG World of Legends. This will directly result in access to different international brands including Nickelodeon, pokemon and so much more

●        The building that makes up the park is one of the unique structures in the world that spans up to 80-90 metres without columns. In fact, the building has been designed to withstand stronger winds than that of world’s tallest structure-Burj Khalifa Tickets

●        The park holds more than 1500 staff from different countries who deliver the highest international standards and guest experience

●        The park has adopted a European standard which governs the operation and maintenance of fairground, amusement park machinery and structures

Ready for fun and excitement in this mega park? We just can’t put down all the goodness that goes on in the park, but from the briefing above you bet, there’s so much fun you can indulge in be it alone, with friends or family. To visit, you simply purchase your IMG Worlds ticket online at itickets.ae in an easy to follow process, get really cool discounts and have your booking confirmed instantly. What more could you ask for? Let’s get down at the park and just have fun. 

Dalphine Wanjiru is a passionate content writer with over 6 years writing experience across different industries and currently working as a content marketer at itickets.ae. When I’m not writing I’m at Cartoon Network zone for a recap of my interesting childhood memories.

A Look At the Top, Burj Khalifa

In modern time, there’s no structure that has aroused so much curiosity than the mighty Burj Khalifa Tickets. The structure is a magnificent piece of art worth the compliments and a visit to At the Top will prove this true. On the vantage point-Level 124 you get unparalleled views of Dubai and beyond, as well as have a first hand experience of the modern architectural and engineering marvel. 

Taste the Experience

●        Walk through Dubai Mall which is the entrance to Burj Khalifa

●        Climb up to At the Top on an elevator wheezing you at speeds 10m/s

●        Get entertained by a multi media presentation of Dubai’s exotic history and the interesting story behind Burj Khalifa

●        Incredible views of Dubai fountain and emirates popular landmarks. The Dubai fountain is the largest dancing water fountain in the world located on Burj Khalifa lake

●        A giant video wall branded “The Movement Art Wall” creates art work using body movements as you walk close by ;)

●        As you ascend to At the Top, expect a change in ambience as white gradient glass walls give an illusion of flying by clouds

●        A replica of Burj Khalifa known as the ‘Elements of the Burj” features digital projections in four varying themes including: Cloud, water, sand and glass giving the visitors a feel of the magnificence of the tower.

●        The Burj Khalifa model is hidden from the central reception area by a magic glass-a high end technological application enabling guests from outside to view the model almost as if looking through early morning clouds

Having purchased your tickets, it’s imperative to understand how to get to Burj Khalifa. Various means of transport include:

●        A Dubai metro system which is highly commendable, you’ll alight at Dubai Mall. The entrance to Burj Khalifa for your At the Top trip starts at Dubai Mall’s lower ground floor

●        After alighting the metro, you’ll be required to walk between 10-15 minutes on ground skywalks and tunnels until you get to the mall. Then head straight to the ground floor and if you’re lucky to have your ticket in advance, you won’t have to wait in the queue

●        A taxi: They’re readily available and the driver should be able to get you to the destination

●        Own car

Helpful Tips

●        Book in advance to avoid last minute rush/disappointments

●        Get your lens ready to capture the captivating views of the city, lake and desert

●        Take maximum advantage of the viewing state of the art telescopes that provide real-time and historical views of the city. The telescopes are HD with high zooming capabilities to help guests pinpoint various landmarks on ground level

●        Purchase a souvenir photograph taken at the entrance. Like you too need bragging rights.

●        To experience the spectacular show of the dancing fountain, book approximately 30 minutes before the show if you want to get a good spot

●        Bring with you a photo ID

●        Children under four years enjoy free access into the premise

●        Guides are provided in English, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Japanese, Russian and German. This is availed in smart audio devices 

●        Children aged 8-12 years have a special option of a children’s special audio tour

●        Although a typical visit lasts 1.5 hrs, guests are welcome to stick around for as long as they prefer. So, whether you’re keen on spotting your favorite landmark in Dubai or soak in the beautiful scenery, take your time as time slips away real quick on this level.

●        Your time of visit is confirmed during your booking so pick your best suited time

●        Peak hours when the crowd is quite huge include 09:30-18:00, and non peak hours are 19:00-22:00

●        Enjoy to the maximum both the indoor and outdoor observation areas

Mind blowing facts

The beauty of any experience is derived from fully understanding the experience itself. Below we take a look at the interesting things about Burj Khalifa.

●        The tower is twice the size of the empire state building along other super skyscrapers around the world.

●        Apart from the Jeddah tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia anticipated to be completed in 2020, no other structure so far surpasses the iconic Burj Khalifa

●        The construction of the mega structure started in 2004 and finalized in 2009

●        Dubai Mall the entrance to Burj Khalifa is the largest shopping mall based on total area. It occupies approximately 12,100,000 square feet 

Dubai is a mesmerizing city, but at a birds eye perspective, the views are incredibly beautiful. You can spot the stunning Burj Al Arab at a distance and the gold/spice souks that together deliver a more authentic feel to Dubai. At the top, Burj Khalifa is an unforgettable experience that shouldn’t pass you by. If planning your trip already, get your ticket in advance at itickets.ae and enjoy great discounts, get your booking confirmed instantly and most importantly skip the long, boring queues at the venue. 

An opportunity of a Lifetime with-Burj Khalifa Tickets

What’s a visit to Dubai without visiting world’s most exceptional marvel? Now with Burj Khalifa tickets it’s easier to visit and loosen up enjoying Dubai’s spellbinding panoramic views from unbeatable heights.

Below we look deeper into the wonder that awaits you in the vertical city:

●        On ground floor of Burj Khalifa sits ‘Dubai Mall’-world’s largest shopping mall which houses world’s largest aquarium

●        The building boasts 163 floors making it the highest building on the planet

●        A state of the art multi-media presentation showcasing Dubai’s history and the successful completion of the edifice structure awaits

●        Ride in world’s third fastest elevator that ascends at an ear popping speed of 10m/s

Must know facts-Burj Khalifa

●        The structure is 3 times the height of Eiffel tower and nearly twice tall empire state building

●        Laid end to end, the structure’s pieces can stretch over a quarter of the way around the world

●        Burj Khalifa not only holds the world record for-world’s tallest building but six other records including: World’s tallest freestanding structure, World’s highest number of stories, World’s highest occupied floor, world’s highest observation deck and  world’s tallest service elevator

●        The total weight of the concrete used to build the structure is equivalent to 100,000 elephants, and the total weight of aluminium used is equivalent to five A380 aircrafts

●        The building sustainably collects 15 million gallons of water annually

●        During early construction stages, 12,000 workers worked on the construction per day

●        To complete the building, it took 110,000 tons of concrete, 55,000 tons of steel rebar and 22 million man-hours

●        Burj Khalifa’s design was interestingly drawn from a regional desert flower-Spider Lily ((hymenocallis flower)

●        Burj Khalifa has 1.85 million sq ft residential space and 300,000 sq ft office space. It also features health and wellness facilities, four pools and two observation decks

●        The building is home to world’s tallest art gallery that features commissioned works from over 85 artists. 

●        A stone sculpture design by Egyptian artist Karim Rashid welcomes guests to the office space

●        Armani residences are on level 9-16

●        The common area has a unique fragrance selected from upto 18 aromas

●        The observation decks gives a unique view of the dancing fountain below

●        Burj Khalifa houses world’s first Armani hotel

●        The exterior of the structure is made up of 26,000 hand-cut glass panels

●        The residential interiors represent facets of middle eastern culture including calligraphy and sand slopes

●        The building can hold upto 10,000 people at any given time

●        40 wind tunnel tests were carried out on the structure to ensure structural safety. This included subjecting materials to the wind tunnel tests at Hurricane speed 200 km/hr to ensure resilience against all conditions

●        The problem of placing concrete in high temperature was addressed by developing special concrete mixtures poured mainly during the night

●        It takes approximately 3-4 months to clean the entire tower

●         At the top SKY is world’s highest observation deck. On arrival here, guests are welcomed by a guest ambassador and treated to soft drinks, coffee and dates in a fancy lounge

●        The structure is a welcome sight for visitors to Dubai as it’s visible as far as 92 KMs away.

●        The living wonder gracefully rises from the desert and honors the epic union of art, engineering and diligent artistry

●        In 2010, Tom Cruise and cast crew filmed Mission Impossible:Ghost Protocol at Burj Khalifa. In this particular instance, Tom Cruise was required to not only hang Tarzan style from the top of Burj Khalifa but also leap out of a window-approximately a mile and a half above Dubai. 

●        The aluminium and steel make up of Burj Khalifa makes it susceptible to powerful lightning jolts. This gives photographers and videographers an opportunity to capture incredible images in mid strike-a sight far more dazzling and intriguing  than any water fountain or flashing billboard

Helpful Tips    

●        To avoid long queues, book your tickets online in advance at itickets.ae

●        Expect a free bag check  near the entrance, just remember to pick your bags on your way out

●        For an intense viewing experience on At the Top observation deck, utilize the high-powered telescopes to zero in on modern Dubai

●        If you visit At the Top SKY observation deck, a major highlight on the floor is an interactive screen where you fly over major landmarks just by hovering your hands over tech sensors

●        Tickets around prime hours (sunset) are pricey

●        A visit here is an opportunity to not only enjoy breathtaking views, but also take great pictures that will keep the memories with you forever

Next time you visit Dubai, don’t miss out visiting the impressive skyscraper. It’s a stunning fete of architecture and engineering that will inspire your imagination. Still, if you’re not able to make it here don’t fret. wherever you’ll be in Dubai, you’ll sure to catch the gleaming steel.  Dalphine Wanjiru is a passionate content writer with over 6 years writing experience across different industries and currently working as a content marketer at itickets.ae. When I’m not writing I’m at Burj Khalifa enjoying breathtaking views from Level 125.