Timeline
16:32
Pick up a drink at At.Mosphere Burj Khalifa. It is open from 08:00 to 01:00 daily, so it is ready for you well before the evening rush. The walk from the mall entrance is just 1 minute.
16:57
Walk 5 minutes southeast to Margaux. This French restaurant offers a pleasing ambiance with views of the Burj Khalifa and the fountain shows. It is a calm spot to settle in before the main event.
17:17
At 17:17, the golden light hits the tower and the surrounding area. Walk 4 minutes south-southeast to the Dubai Fountain viewpoint. Watch the water jets dance against the warm light of the Burj Khalifa as the sun sets toward the WSW.
17:42
End your evening with a 5-minute walk north-northwest to Burj Park. This urban park surrounds the base of the tower and offers a peaceful space to digest the view and the evening air.
Local tip
The Dubai Mall is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 24:00 on Thursdays and Saturdays. If you need to shop or eat later, the mall is right next door to the Burj Khalifa.
Check before you go
- At.Mosphere Burj Khalifa is open 08:00-01:00 daily.
- The Dubai Mall hours vary by day: Mo-We and Su 10:00-23:00; Th-Sa 10:00-24:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dubai (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).