Day 50 - Burj Khalifa, United Arab Emirates

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- Oct 27, 2023, 12:58pm
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- United Arab Emirates Dubai Downtown Dubai Burj Khalīfah 25.197237, 55.27417825°11’50” N 55°16’27” E
Day 50
Day 50 - Burj Khalifa
October 27, 2023 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Today has been a high point in the sabbatical in more ways than one! We went up the Burj Khalifa today via the enormous Dubai Mall. We paid for the VIP lookout which was at 550m (a world record for highest viewpoint when opened). To put that in perspective it was more than 150m higher than the old world trade centre in New York. We went from there to the old city souqs (markets) and then took a river cruise on one of the wooden tourist boats. The only downside today was that we saw the first Christmas trees and decorations in the mall. That reminded us that we are now past the halfway stage in the sabbatical!Read more
What a beautiful place and wonderful opportunity to see over Dubai from this high point. [Jenny]
10/27/23Reply
Traveler It was absolutely amazing. Felt like we were on a plane it was so high!
10/27/23Reply
Traveler Just had a look at the photos again, they are stunning
10/28/23Reply
Traveler Yes, it was pretty impressive from the top. I had thought we might be able to see The Palm but it's further away than I realised.
10/28/23Reply
Wow, awesome views! That's a properly long way up. What an impressive building. [Helen]
10/29/23Reply
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