Sky Views Observatory is Downtown Dubai's premier observation experience, located on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the Address Sky View hotel at 219 metres with direct views of the adjacent Burj Khalifa. Features include the Observatory level with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, the iconic Sky Views Glass Slide (a 46-metre external glass tube slide connecting the two towers at 220m high), the Edge Walk around the building perimeter, and a transparent glass Skywalk section offering a direct view straight down to the ground floor.
Quick facts:
Duration 1 hour · 219m height · Glass Slide · Edge Walk available
Did you know?
The Sky Views Glass Slide is the world's highest outdoor glass slide – a 46-metre transparent tube connecting the 53rd floors of the two Address Sky View towers, allowing riders to slide through open air 220 metres above Downtown Dubai.
Best time to visit:
Late afternoons for dramatic Burj Khalifa lighting transitions from day to night; the sunset hour offers the best photography conditions.
Where to eat nearby:
The Address Sky View hotel has multiple restaurants including CÉ LA VI Dubai (modern Asian with panoramic views); Downtown Dubai has hundreds of additional dining options at Dubai Mall.
Tip:
Ticket categories: Observatory only, Observatory + Glass Slide, or full experience with Edge Walk. The Glass Slide queue can be 40+ minutes during peak hours – visit on weekday afternoons for shortest waits. Prices may vary – check official website.
Sky Views Observatory
Sky Views Observatory is consistently praised for its direct Burj Khalifa views, the world's highest outdoor glass slide, the Edge Walk experience and the transparent Skywalk section. A unique adventure-observation combination in Downtown Dubai.
What's the Glass Slide?
A 46-metre external glass tube slide connecting the 53rd floors of the two Address Sky View towers at 220 metres high – the world's highest outdoor glass slide.
What ticket options are available?
Observatory only, Observatory + Glass Slide, or full experience with Edge Walk (perimeter walk around the building top).
How tall is the observatory?
219 metres on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the Address Sky View hotel.
Can I see Burj Khalifa from here?
Yes – Sky Views offers direct close-up views of Burj Khalifa from an elevated angle, making it the best external vantage point for Burj Khalifa photography.
Where exactly is it?
At Address Sky View hotel in Downtown Dubai – directly connected to Dubai Mall via a footbridge.