Burj Khalifa observation deck closed temporarily

By Elsa Baxter
  • Monday, 8 February 2010 7:22 AM
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DUBAI ICON: The Burj Khalifa is officially the world's tallest building. (ITP Images)

DUBAI ICON: The Burj Khalifa is officially the world's tallest building. (ITP Images)

The Burj Khalifa observation deck – At the Top – has been temporarily closed for maintenance work.

"Due to unexpected high traffic, the observation deck experience at the Burj Khalifa, At the Top, has been temporarily closed for maintenance and upgrade,” a spokesperson for the world’s tallest building told Gulf News.

"Technical issues with the power supply are being worked on by the main and sub-contractors and the public will be informed upon completion."

It is not yet known when the observation deck, which is located on the 124th floor of the building, will reopen to the public.

“Guests who hold valid tickets to the experience will be offered the option to re-book or receive an immediate refund. All ticket holders who wish to re-book shall be given top priority. We maintain and remain committed to the highest quality standards at Burj Khalifa," the spokesman told the paper.

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Posted by: Jacqui Sunday, 28 February 2010 7:46 AM[UAE] - USA

I was fortunate enough to be at the opening of this magnificent building and was the only 1 in my group of 11 to pay the 400AED to go to the observation deck. I thought it was worth it and hope to see it again in the near future!!

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Posted by: gordon robertson Monday, 8 February 2010 10:47 PM[UAE] - uae

at least I can now claim that the quality of the Burj Khalifa and my luxury appartment are the same.

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Posted by: Mike Monday, 8 February 2010 8:28 PM[UAE]

When it rains, it pours.

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Posted by: not worth it Monday, 8 February 2010 7:13 PM[UAE] - uk

maybe it will never re open to be honest we paid 800AED for 2 tickets it really was not worth it

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Posted by: Ticket Holder for Burj Khalifa Monday, 8 February 2010 5:52 PM[UAE] - UAE

Be positive guys, if some steps are taken for the safety of the visitors, so be it, do not jump to conclusion and start commenting on the status of the tower itself.

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