Which Burj Khalifa ticket should you book for Levels 124 and 125?
Updated October 9, 2026 · 6 min read
For most first visits, book the Burj Khalifa Levels 124 & 125 Entry Ticket + Options. It starts at €45.96 and buys the essential experience: the 360-degree city view from the two main observation levels. Choose the aquarium combo if both attractions were already in your plan. Pay for Level 148 only if a higher, more exclusive deck is the reason for your visit; at €97.03 it is not a small upgrade.
| Ticket | Duration | From | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levels 124 & 125 Entry Ticket + Options | Not stated | €45.96 | 4.3 · 92,626 reviews | Most first visits |
| Aquarium & Levels 124 & 125 Combo Ticket | Not stated | €77.57 | 4.4 · 25,460 reviews | Two attractions in one booking |
| Sky Level 148, 124 & 125 Entry Ticket | 1.5 hours | €97.03 | 4.6 · 24,452 reviews | A higher and more exclusive deck |
The standard ticket: the sensible baseline
Levels 124 and 125 deliver the panorama most people mean when they say they want to go up the Burj Khalifa. A café treat or a souvenir comes only with certain options; they are not a given at the starting price of €45.96. With 92,626 reviews, this ticket has far more than either alternative, but at 4.3 stars it is also the lowest-rated of the three.
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The aquarium combo: useful only if you want both
The combo joins the same two observation levels with Dubai Aquarium and its underwater-zoo tunnels. Its starting price is €31.61 above the standard ticket’s, and in return you skip a second booking. It is poor value if the aquarium would merely fill time. The short description gives no duration and no child prices; look for them on the booking page.
See prices for the Aquarium and Burj Khalifa combo
Level 148: pay for access, not just height
The Sky ticket adds Level 148 and exclusive observation areas, with a published duration of 1.5 hours. According to the description, it also includes skipping the lines and personalised attention. At 4.6 stars it is the best-rated of the three tickets, but at €97.03 it costs more than double the standard ticket. For a special occasion that can make sense. Levels 124 and 125 are included as well: you pay only for the extra.
Check Level 148 ticket times and prices
Final recommendation
Book the Levels 124 & 125 Entry Ticket for the best balance of price and the classic view. The aquarium combo solves a two-attraction plan; Level 148 is a deliberate luxury upgrade.
