Given it’s located in the world’s tallest building, it should come as no surprise that the Burj Khalifa penthouse is among the highest residences in the world—and the home is now for sale for $51 million. “The views from the penthouse are nothing short of spectacular, and every direction offers a reminder that you’re in one of the most iconic buildings in the world,” Asad Khan, the listing agent and CEO of Invest Dubai Real Estate, tells AD. “You can watch the sunrise over the desert or see the city come alive as the sun sets, all from the comfort of a home that feels like a private sanctuary in the sky.”
Offering uninterrupted 360-degree views of Dubai, the Arabian Gulf, and the surrouding desert, the unit spans 21,000 square feet across the building’s 107th and 108th floors. It stand roughly 1,300 feet above the city, which is only slightly shorter than the Empire State Building from base to tip, and includes floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the sky-high views. The duplex is on the market as a shell-and-core unit, meaning that it’s currently unfinished and will require an additional investment from a buyer to turn it into a livable space.
Currently, the duplex includes a private elevator and indoor swimming pool. “Buyers can fit it out as they wish with no real restrictions,” Khan adds. “The only thing a buyer cannot do is add another bigger swimming pool due to weight.” In addition to the Burj Khalifa’s amenity package, which includes a lounge, fitness center, spa, infinity pool, and co-working space, the home also comes with 12 parking spaces.
History of the Burj Khalifa penthouse
Karl Haddad, the CEO of IRC Invest, is the seller. He purchased the unit in 2020 for an undisclosed amount from Mohamed Alabbar, a founder of Emaar Properties, who developed the Burj Khalifa. According to Kahn, his client is selling the unit because he doesn’t have time to undertake the renovation process the penthouse requires.