The world's highest observatory deck at Burj Khalifa has launched audio-guided tours for visitors to gain insights into the story behind the making of the tallest tower.
Visitors to At the Top, located on Level 124 on Burj Khalifa, can rent the smart audio device with headphones to enjoy the story of the engineering and architectural marvel in both English and Arabic. The tours are also available in French, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Russian and German.
Children in the age-group of 8-12 years can listen to professor Dreamboat and his crew as they animate the journey all the way to Level 124 and back, thus, offering an easier understanding of the story behind the making of the building.
"Burj Khalifa has become a benchmark for tall buildings around the world, and continues to inspire millions of engineers, designers, architects, and artists," said Ahmad Al Falasi, executive director, Property Management of Emaar Properties PJSC.
"One of the foremost tourist attractions, At the Top, Burj Khalifa draws in visitors from across the globe, and the Audio Guided Tour will provide them with the unparallelled story of the making of mankind's greatest achievements," he said.
The audio-guided tour are available at an introductory price of AED 25 (approx USD 7).
At the Top, that also an outdoor deck, became one of Dubai's most popular tourist attractions, welcoming over 1.87 million visitors in 2013.
It promises an educational and inspirational journey to visitors, who can learn all about the grandeur of Burj Khalifa and the history of Dubai and its evolution through visual and sound displays.
High-speed express elevators take visitors to Level 124. Travelling at a speed of 10 metres per second, the double- decker elevator journey to Level 124 takes around 60 seconds.
Burj Khalifa is regarded as a 'Global Icon' by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) and At the Top was voted as the 'Best Tourist Attraction' at the 'Best in Dubai' awards.
