The Burj Khalifa is a tall building in Downtown Dubai. It’s right at 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Get Directions
It’s a cool place because there are a lot of famous shopping centers, parks, zoos, and aquariums nearby.
If you’re coming from Dubai International Airport, it’s about 9 miles (15 km) away.
Since the Burj Khalifa is in the middle of a big transportation hub, it’s a place you should check out.
Here are the 3 ways to reach Burj Khalifa from Dubai International Airport:
1. By Metro
Many visitors find the metro to be the best way to get to the Burj Khalifa because it’s easy, affordable, and convenient.
The Dubai Metro runs from Saturday to Thursday, starting at 7 am and ending at 11 pm. On Fridays, it starts later at 10 am and runs until 11 pm.
To reach the Burj Khalifa from Dubai International Airport, you can catch the metro at the red line station in either Airport Terminal 1 or Airport Terminal 3.
Once you’re on the Red Line metro, it will take you about 30 minutes to reach the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station.
From there, it’s just a short 10-minute walk to the Burj Khalifa.
If you decide to take a taxi, it will cost around AED 50 ($14) for a one-way ride. On the other hand, a metro train ride will only cost you about AED 9 ($3).
As you’ll find out, taking the metro train is always cheaper than taking a taxi.
2. By Car
If you want to go to the Burj Khalifa, there’s an easy way to get there—just take a car or a taxi to the entrance of the Dubai Mall, which is also the only entrance to the Burj Khalifa.
It’s about a 20-minute drive from Dubai International Airport to the Burj Khalifa.
You can either call a cab or drive yourself to get there quickly.
3. By Bus
If you want to go to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, you can take a bus from different places, depending on where you’re starting.
To reach the Burj Khalifa, you can take the F13 bus and get off at the Dubai Mall stop. It’s a good option.
You can also choose buses number 27, 28, or 29 that will take you to the main entrance of Dubai Mall.
From there, it’s just a short walk of a few minutes to reach the entrance of the Burj Khalifa.
Another option is to take bus number X22 from Business Bay or bus 50 from International City.
These buses go through important areas like Business Bay and Dubai Mall (Main entrance).
These buses will drop you off at the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Bus Stop, and from there, you can walk to the entrance of the Burj Khalifa.
When you take the bus, you’ll need a ticket, and it usually costs between AED 9 ($3) and AED 15 ($4), depending on how far you’re traveling.
FAQs
How far is Burj Khalifa from Metro Station?
Burj Khalifa is located close to the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro.
The station is about a 13-minute walk from the Burj Khalifa.
How to reach Burj Khalifa by bus?
If you plan to visit the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, you have a few options for taking the bus, depending on where you’re starting.
One way is to take the F13 bus and get off at the Dubai Mall stop. It’s a good choice to get there.
You can also catch buses number 27, 28, or 29, and they’ll take you to the main entrance of Dubai Mall.
Once you’re at the mall, it’s just a short walk of a few minutes to reach the entrance of the Burj Khalifa.
How do I get to Burj Khalifa?
Getting to the Burj Khalifa is easy; you can take the metro’s red line and get off at the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station.
Taxis are also available from the Dubai Mall, and a bus service to the Dubai Mall entrance takes you to the Burj Khalifa.
So, choose between the metro, taxi, or bus to reach the Burj Khalifa from the Dubai Mall.
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