Rooftop Restaurant For Dinner & 125th Floor Burj Khalifa

Eating at the Rooftop Restaurant Burj Khalifa Dubai – When we visited Dubai in the Middle East there were two things we wanted to do. Watch the sunrise from a balloon over the Sahara and go up the world’s tallest building. Unfortunately due to the winds and severe weather conditions, we did not manage to get up in the ballon despite getting up at 3.45 am. However, we did get a chance to go up the Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper we have ever visited and enjoy a rooftop meal. Travelling to new heights and seeing the panoramic vistas of Dubai.

Everything you need to know about eating at the Burj Khalifa Dubai

I booked our visit to the iconic Burj Khalifa before leaving the UK and after weighing up the options. I decided on the combined Burj Khalifa ticket of entrance to the 124/125 floor and dinner. There are lots of different options when purchasing tickets including a drink in the Sky Bar on floor 150 something… But it’s not cheap.  So trying to opt for the cost-conscious alternative I opted for tickets with dinner. By doing this the combined cost of going up the Burj Khalifa and dinner was around £150 for the two of us. Which worked out cheaper than doing the two things independently. After all, eating out is not cheap in Dubai even in the mainstream restaurants.

When to book the Burj Khalifa Dubai

However, it took us a little while to make the decision since information is seriously lacking. I did email the restaurant to see what the set menu is likely to be. They directed me to their website which does not hold any set menus. So we did take a bit of a gamble thankfully it turned out well. When we booked we had to choose a time. We took the earliest dinner time slot at 7 pm. But it wasn’t clear if you needed to turn up at 7 pm to eat or go up the Burj Kalifa at 7 pm. Knowing that sunset was between 6 pm and 6.30 pm when we visited we decided to try our luck. All we had was a printout which we needed to exchange for tickets.

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Exchanging your tickets for the 125th floor of the Burj Khalifa

You do this at the desk in the Dubai Mall. We did struggle a little to find the desk which is on the ground floor. Since we had loads of time it wasn’t stressful. But I could imagine if we were running late it would have been a different matter. Once we had been given tickets we decided to head up the Burj Khalifa straight away which was around 5 pm. It took us a little while to get through security. On the way to the lifts, you are taken through a museum that explains how the building’s construction and the different phases. There are various exhibits designed to slow you down a little so that crowds are managed. Before you head for your speedy elevator ride to the top of the world.

Going up Burj Khalifa 125th floor

Once through security we got to the world’s fastest elevators, we were lucky and walked pretty much straight into one. While you go up the 125th floors there is a multimedia presentation that is played within the lift. It talks about the vision for the building.  I was a little worried when we reached the top as I had heard stories about it being packed and really busy. It actually wasn’t too bad considering it was just before sunset. I think that could have been to do with the day we visited. A Sunday is a workday for those in Dubai and we did find many things a little quieter because of it.

Floor 125 is completely enclosed with a large shop and opportunities for photos all the way around. Downstairs on floor 124, there is an outdoor terrace. It is amazing how much difference the natural light makes to photos while standing on the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa. So I am guessing the glass has some sort of reflective covering upstairs. There are also several pairs of wings dotted around. Unfortunately, when we arrived the lighting was all wrong because it was fading. But if visiting an hour or so earlier I would head towards them as unsurprisingly they were very popular. 

It was pretty special watching the sunset across the iconic landmarks of Dubai City and downtown Dubai. Including seeing the Dubai Fountain from a different perspective and enjoying the breathtaking views of Dubai from the outdoor viewing terrace. I would definitely recommend a visit to this largest building in the world, we found it an awe-inspiring experience.

Eating at the Burj Khalifa Rooftop Restaurant – Armani Hotel 

Once we had finished upstairs we went back down in the lift and found one of the staff and told them about our reservation at the rooftop dining experience. Dinner at the Rooftop Restaurant is not at the top of the Burj Kalifa instead it is in the Armani Hotel. Which is where the Rooftop Burj Club is located. I hoped we would not be disappointed because previously we have eaten at the top of these sorts of things. Such as the CN Tower and the Berlin TV Tower.  

The restaurant itself is right next to the pool bar and had amazing views of the fountains. Which means that you get to see them from a great viewpoint. In the evenings they go every half an hour and the waiters put chairs outside for us to be able to view them better. Allowing you also to enjoy an alfresco dining experience if you so wished. 

The Menu at the Armani Hotel Dubai – Burj Khalifa Rooftop Restaurant

The 3-course set menu was pretty standard Italian cuisine served in a relaxed atmosphere. Wine, as expected, was expensive we opted for a bottle of white which was their cheapest option at around £75. The food itself was tasty but nothing amazing. But to be honest for the price I wasn’t expecting Michelin star quality or a fine dining experience. 

The service was extremely polite, creating a welcoming atmosphere and there were a number of different waiters. Almost too many, as plates were cleared away before we finished properly etc. It felt like a bit of a rush. Although I do think that’s probably just because they were being super polite and helpful. Rather than a desire to get you out as such. I am glad we did it as it was a great end to the overall unforgettable experience.

We also popped down to the fountains so we could see them at eye level as well. There is something quite magnificent seeing 50ft of water rising in the air in front of you.

Have you visited the world’s tallest tower or eaten in the Burj Khalifa Rooftop Restuarant? What did you think? Let me know about your experience of visiting the Burj Khalifa in the comments below.

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