You do not need a Burj Khalifa observation deck ticket to visit. You enter through the Armani Hotel lobby and take a dedicated elevator directly to floor 122.
Only one restaurant in the world holds the Guinness World Record for being the highest from ground level. That restaurant is At.mosphere, and it sits on floor 122 of the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai. You are 442 metres above street level, looking out over the full Dubai skyline, the Arabian Gulf, the desert, and every rooftop below you.
Most visitors come here for the view, the record, and the experience of saying they have done it. But At.mosphere is also a Michelin Guide listed restaurant with a seriously good menu.
This guide covers everything you need to know before you book, including exact prices, minimum spend, dress code, how to get in, and an honest take on whether it is worth the money.
What Is At.mosphere Burj Khalifa?
At.mosphere opened in 2010 alongside the Burj Khalifa itself. It is operated by Emaar Hospitality Group and is listed in the Michelin Guide as a recognised fine dining venue. The restaurant can seat up to 210 guests across its two sections, making it one of the larger fine dining venues in Dubai.
The menu is built around modern French-inspired cuisine with global touches. You will find Wagyu beef, caviar, seafood towers, and seasonal ingredients sourced from around the world. Some ingredients are grown exclusively for the kitchen, which is the kind of detail that explains why the prices are what they are.
At.mosphere Burj Khalifa — Location & Contact Info
| 📍 Address | 122nd Floor, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| 🏙️ Located In | Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai |
| ⭐ Google Rating | |
| 📝 Description | Upscale fine dining restaurant and bar on Floor 122 of the iconic Burj Khalifa |
| 🕐 Opening Hours | ✅ Opens 7:00 AM |
| 💰 Price Per Person | AED 500+ per person |
| 🛎️ Service Options | 🍽️ Dine-in🛵 Delivery |
| 🌐 Website | atmosphereburjkhalifa.com |
| 📅 Reservations | sevenrooms.com |
| 📞 Phone | +971 4 888 3828 |
| 🗺️ Plus Code | 57XF+J8R Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
The full story of the building this restaurant sits inside is covered in our guide to Burj Khalifa: The World’s Tallest Building.
At.mosphere Restaurant vs At.mosphere Lounge: What Is the Difference?
Both the restaurant and the lounge sit on the same floor 122. They are separated physically and operate under slightly different rules. Knowing the difference before you book saves a lot of confusion.
The restaurant is the formal dining room. It serves set menus at breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. The dress code is smart elegant, meaning no shorts, no sports shoes, and no casual attire for men. Children aged 8 and above are welcome for dinner in the restaurant.
The lounge is the more relaxed side of the floor. It serves cocktails, sharing plates, and a la carte dishes. The dress code here is smart casual, which is slightly less strict but still no flip-flops, no shorts for men, and no sportswear. From 5:30 PM onwards, the lounge is strictly for guests aged 21 and over.
At.mosphere — Restaurant vs Lounge Quick Comparison
| Feature | 🍴 Restaurant | 🥂 Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| 👔 Dress Code | Smart elegant | Smart casual |
| 🔞 Age Limit (Dinner) | 8 and above | 21 and above after 5:30 PM |
| 📋 Format | Set menus | À la carte and cocktails |
| 🪟 Window Seats | Available on request | Available on request |
| 💰 Min Spend (Dinner) | AED 450 (non-window) | AED 250 (non-window) |
| 🎯 Best For | Formal occasion, fine dining | Cocktails, light bites, casual visit |
One thing worth clearing up: many visitors search for the Burj Club and confuse it with At.mosphere. The Burj Club is a separate facility on floor 3 of the Burj Khalifa. It is a residents-only health club and has nothing to do with the restaurant or lounge on floor 122.
At.mosphere Menu: What Can You Order?
At.mosphere runs four main dining sessions, each with its own format and price point. Here is exactly what each one covers.
Morning Coffee in the Clouds (7:00 AM to 9:00 AM)
This is the most affordable way to experience At.mosphere. You pay a minimum spend of AED 75 per person and get access to the lounge for coffee, drinks and light bites at 442 metres above the city. There is no formal dress code enforced for this session and no age restriction. It is genuinely the best value entry point for anyone curious about the experience without committing to a full meal price.
Breakfast (7:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
Breakfast is a 3-course set menu served in the restaurant. It includes fresh juices, teas, coffees, and water alongside dishes like organic Greek yoghurt parfait with Manuka honey and pistachio, Wagyu cold cuts, French cheese, exotic fruit platter, and a French bread and pastry selection.
Hot options include eggs Benedict, omelettes, and smoked beef bacon with sauteed mushrooms. Children aged 10 and under order from an a la carte menu. Kids aged 5 and below eat complimentary from a set list (excluding the Coffee-Rubbed Wagyu Minute Steak).
Lunch (12:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
Lunch is a 3-course set menu focused on modern French cuisine with international influences. An optional glass of red or white wine is available to add. Children aged 5 and above are welcome, with kids aged 10 and under ordering from the a la carte menu. The minimum spend for lunch is AED 245 per person.
Afternoon Tea (12:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
Afternoon tea is one of the most popular sessions. It is a 4-course experience in the lounge with cakes, sandwiches, and scones, plus endless non-alcoholic beverages. You can upgrade to include a glass of champagne or sparkling wine. The minimum spend is AED 403 per person for a non-window table and AED 503 per person for a window table with the sparkling upgrade.
Dinner (from 7:00 PM)
Dinner in the restaurant is the most formal experience. You choose between two 7-course tasting menus: a non-vegetarian tasting menu or a vegetarian set menu.
Signature dishes include the Coffee-Rubbed Wagyu Minute Steak, the Kebab with pulled lamb leg and red cabbage crunch, Sea Bass with yuzu and vermouth dressing, and Turbot with buttery leeks and sweet potato gnocchi.
Desserts are a particular highlight, with the chocolate sphere with pistachio and dark chocolate cremeux being a standout.
Lounge A La Carte (all day)
The lounge runs an a la carte menu throughout the day. Highlights include seafood towers, sharing Wagyu steaks, caviar, oysters, escargot, beef tartare, duck rillettes, chicken bao, burgers, and yakitori.
Cocktails include classics like Old Fashioned and creative signatures like the Dragonfly, a vodka and crème de mure blend served in a margarita glass with a deep purple finish.
At.mosphere Burj Khalifa Prices and Minimum Spend
Here is the full pricing breakdown for every session. “Minimum spend” means you must spend at least this amount per person on food and drinks combined. It is not a cover charge on top of your bill. Whatever you order counts toward meeting the minimum.
At.mosphere — Sessions, Times & Minimum Spend
| ☕ Session | ⏰ Time | 💰 Min Spend (Non-Window) | 🪟 Min Spend (Window) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee in the Clouds | 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM | AED 75 | AED 75 |
| Breakfast | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM | AED 200 | AED 200 |
| Lunch | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | AED 245 | Call to confirm |
| Afternoon Tea (Lounge) | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | AED 403 | AED 503 |
| Lounge Dinner | From 7:00 PM | AED 250 | AED 350 |
| Restaurant Dinner | From 7:00 PM | AED 450 | AED 600 |
UAE residents and Burj Khalifa residents get 35% off the breakfast minimum spend. That brings breakfast down to around AED 130 per person, which is genuinely good value for the setting. Service charges and taxes are added to your final bill on top of the minimum spend figures shown above.
For the latest combo ticket options that include dining and observation deck access, check our Burj Khalifa Tickets page.
At.mosphere Dress Code
Getting the dress code right matters here. Staff do enforce it, and arriving underdressed means you may be refused entry at the door.
For the restaurant, the dress code is smart elegant. Men must wear a full-sleeve shirt and closed shoes. Shorts are not allowed. Sports shoes, sandals, and flip-flops are all refused. Women should dress in smart evening attire. For the lounge, the code is smart casual. Men cannot wear shorts, flip-flops, or any sports attire. Women have more flexibility but should avoid beachwear and athletic clothing.
The Morning Coffee in the Clouds session has no dress code enforced. This makes it a practical option for visitors who are mid-sightseeing and not dressed for fine dining. The safest approach for any other session is to dress slightly above what you think you need. The building and the setting call for it anyway.
At.mosphere Burj Khalifa Timings
The restaurant opens at 7:00 AM for the Coffee in the Clouds experience and closes at 10:30 PM. The lounge stays open later, running from 7:00 AM through to 2:00 AM. Both sections operate seven days a week.
The best time to visit for views is the window between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM. This is when the sun sets over Dubai and the city transitions from golden hour into its lit-up evening mode. Booking a sunset slot at a window table and watching the Dubai Fountain directly below is one of the most memorable things you can do in the city.
Age restrictions apply per session. Breakfast is for children aged 5 and above. Lunch and afternoon tea are for children aged 5 and above. Restaurant dinner is for guests aged 8 and above. The lounge switches to a strict 21 and over policy from 5:30 PM. To understand which floor level sits where relative to the whole building, check our Burj Khalifa floors guide.
How to Make a Reservation at At.mosphere
Booking in advance is not optional here. Window tables in particular go fast, and dinner slots on weekends can be fully booked two to three weeks out.
You can book online through the official At.mosphere website or through Eat App. For window table requests, call the restaurant directly on +971 4 888 3828 because window seats cannot be guaranteed through online booking systems alone. You can also email reservations at headhostess@atmosphereburjkhalifa.com for special requests including birthday setups, anniversaries, and dietary requirements.
For lunch, book at least one week ahead. For dinner and weekend slots, aim for two to four weeks in advance during peak season from October to April. Cancellations are generally accepted up to 24 hours before your reservation. No-shows and late cancellations are typically charged the full minimum spend.
How to Get to At.mosphere
Entering the Building
Do not go to the At The Top entrance or the corporate suites entrance. At.mosphere has its own separate access through the Armani Hotel Dubai lobby at ground level. Walk into the Armani Hotel, approach the front desk if you need directions, and the staff will guide you to the dedicated At.mosphere lifts. The elevator takes you to floor 122 in seconds at 10 metres per second. You will feel your ears pop on the way up.
By Metro
Take the Red Line to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station and follow the covered walkway into Dubai Mall. From there, walk toward the Armani Hotel entrance, which is signposted from inside the mall. The full walk from the metro platform to the Armani Hotel lobby takes around 12 to 15 minutes. For step-by-step metro directions, see our Burj Khalifa Metro Station guide.
By Car
Valet parking is available at the Armani Hotel entrance and is complimentary for At.mosphere diners. Drive to the Burj Khalifa via Sheikh Zayed Road, take the Al Mustaqbal Street exit, and follow signs for the Armani Hotel drop-off point. On weekends and public holidays, the surrounding roads get congested, so leave extra travel time.
The Views from Floor 122: What You Actually See
At 442 metres, floor 122 sits just two floors below the At The Top observation deck on floor 124. The difference in height between these levels is so small that the views are nearly identical. What is different is that you are sitting at a table with food and drinks instead of standing at a railing with other tourists around you.
From a window table, you see Downtown Dubai spread directly below you, Dubai Mall, Burj Lake, the Dubai Fountain, and Souk Al Bahar. Looking further out you see the Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf coastline, and the desert stretching inland. On a clear day, the view reaches around 95 kilometres in every direction.
Window tables give you a noticeably better experience than non-window tables. The extra minimum spend for a window seat is worth paying if the view is your main reason for visiting. Non-window tables still have floor-to-ceiling glass walls nearby, but the angle is less direct. To understand how this compares to the observation deck experience two floors above, read our At The Top Burj Khalifa guide. For full height measurements at each level, our Burj Khalifa height page has all the numbers.
Is At.mosphere Worth the Price? An Honest Verdict
This is the question most people actually want answered before they book. The honest answer is: it depends on what you are paying for.
The food is genuinely good. The Michelin Guide listing is not honorary. Dishes like the Coffee-Rubbed Wagyu, the chocolate sphere dessert, and the seafood tower are well executed and taste as good as they look. That said, some visitors find portions small for the price, and TripAdvisor reviews flag occasional inconsistency in service quality. The kitchen is strong but the front-of-house experience varies.
What you are really paying for is the setting. No other restaurant on Earth puts you at 442 metres with those views. The experience of sitting at a window table and watching the Dubai Fountain show play out directly below you while you eat is genuinely unique. That combination of world record, view, food quality, and occasion value is what makes At.mosphere worth doing for most visitors at least once.
The best value session for most people is the Morning Coffee in the Clouds at AED 75. You get the full experience of being on floor 122 at a fraction of the cost of any meal. For a special occasion with more time, afternoon tea in the lounge at AED 403 hits the sweet spot between price and experience. Restaurant dinner is for people celebrating something significant or entertaining clients where the setting needs to make a statement.
Other Dining Options in the Burj Khalifa
At.mosphere is the most famous restaurant in the building but it is not the only one. The Burj Khalifa has several other dining options worth knowing about.
Armani/Ristorante on floor 1 serves Italian fine dining in the Armani Hotel. It is formal and elegant, with a menu built around classic Italian cooking using premium ingredients. Armani/Amal on the same floor focuses on Indian regional cuisine with a contemporary presentation. Armani/Mediterraneo is the most casual of the Armani Hotel restaurants and serves a morning buffet and a well-regarded Sunday brunch. For everything the Armani Hotel offers, visit our Burj Khalifa Hotel guide.
The Lounge on floors 152 to 154 sits at 585 metres and is the world’s highest lounge. It operates as a food and drinks lounge with a minimum spend format. It is not a restaurant in the traditional sense but gives you the highest publicly accessible dining spot on Earth. Many visitors combine a dining experience at At.mosphere with a visit to the Burj Khalifa Fountain Show directly below, which you can watch from the restaurant window during evening shows.
The Bottom Line
At.mosphere is a one-of-a-kind experience. The record is real, the view is stunning, and the food is better than many people expect from a place that could easily coast on its setting alone. You are paying for all three of those things together, and for most visitors that combination makes it worth every dirham.
If budget is a concern, start with Morning Coffee at AED 75. If you want a full experience without the formality of the restaurant, book afternoon tea in the lounge. If you are celebrating something and want to pull out all the stops, book a window table for dinner at least three weeks in advance.
The Burj Khalifa itself has a long history worth knowing before you visit. The Burj Khalifa owner page covers who built it and who runs it today. The building has also appeared in several major film productions, including the Mission Impossible series. Our Tom Cruise Burj Khalifa article covers exactly how those scenes were filmed. And for people curious about what it is actually like to live in the building, the Burj Khalifa residence guide covers the residential experience in full.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is At.mosphere Burj Khalifa?
At.mosphere is the world’s highest restaurant from ground level, sitting on floor 122 of the Burj Khalifa at 442 metres above the ground. It has two sections: a formal fine dining restaurant and a casual lounge and bar. It is listed in the Michelin Guide and serves modern French-inspired cuisine with Wagyu beef, caviar, and seasonal ingredients.
2. Do you need a Burj Khalifa ticket to visit At.mosphere?
No. At.mosphere has its own separate entrance and access through the Armani Hotel lobby. You do not need an observation deck ticket. You enter, give your reservation details, and take a dedicated elevator directly to floor 122 without going through the At The Top ticketing system.
3. What is the minimum spend at At.mosphere?
The minimum spend starts at AED 75 per person for the Morning Coffee in the Clouds session. Breakfast is AED 200 per person. Afternoon tea in the lounge is AED 403 for a non-window table and AED 503 for a window table. Lounge dinner starts from AED 250 and restaurant dinner from AED 450 per person for a non-window seat.
4. What is the dress code for At.mosphere?
The restaurant requires smart elegant dress. Men must wear a full-sleeve shirt and closed shoes, and shorts are not allowed. The lounge is smart casual, meaning no flip-flops, no shorts for men, and no sports attire. The Morning Coffee session has no enforced dress code.
5. What floor is At.mosphere on?
At.mosphere is on floor 122 of the Burj Khalifa. It sits at 442 metres above the ground, which is just two floors below the At The Top observation deck on floor 124. The observation deck sits at 452 metres, making the view from floor 122 nearly identical.
6. How do you book a table at At.mosphere?
You can book online through the official At.mosphere website or through Eat App. For window table requests, call +971 4 888 3828 directly. You can also email headhostess@atmosphereburjkhalifa.com for special occasion setups. Book at least one to two weeks ahead for lunch and two to four weeks ahead for dinner during peak season.
7. Is At.mosphere the highest restaurant in the world?
Yes. At.mosphere holds the Guinness World Record for being the highest restaurant from ground level. It sits at 442 metres on floor 122 of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. No other restaurant anywhere in the world is higher above the ground than At.mosphere.
