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Burj Khalifa Turns 15: A Look at Home Rental Costs in the World's Tallest Building

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Dubai : As the Burj Khalifa celebrates its 15th anniversary, industry reports shed light on the cost of living in the iconic tower. Residential property prices in the Burj Khalifa are 78.5% higher than the city-wide average, with rentals for one-bedroom apartments ranging between Dh150,000 to Dh180,000 annually, depending on furnishings and floor levels. According to Knight Frank, the average property price in the Burj Khalifa is Dh3,000 per square foot, compared to Dubai’s city-wide average of Dh1,680 per square foot at the end of 2024.

Dubai’s Luxury Market Growth

“The Burj Khalifa’s 15-year reign as the world’s tallest building coincides with record demand in Dubai’s residential market,” said Faisal Durrani, partner and head of research for MENA at Knight Frank. City-wide property prices saw a 19.1% increase in 2024, with the Burj Khalifa experiencing a 12.9% growth.

Every 200th Dirham Spent on Burj Khalifa

Dubai has recorded Dh1.77 trillion in total residential sales since 2010, with the Burj Khalifa accounting for 0.5% of this total. "To put this into perspective, every 200th dirham spent on residential properties in Dubai over the last 15 years has gone towards owning a piece of the world’s tallest building," Knight Frank noted.

Sales and Market Trends

According to 2024 sales data, Burj Khalifa home sales reached Dh467.1 million, slightly lower than 2023’s Dh495.2 million. Despite a 27% drop in the number of homes available for sale, the tower maintained strong appeal, particularly among high-net-worth individuals.

  • 98 non-branded residential units were sold last year, with an average price of Dh4.8 million per home.

  • The highest price per square foot was Dh4,391 for a two-bedroom apartment sold at Dh9.7 million.

  • 18 branded residences were sold, with the most expensive unit—a five-bedroom home—fetching Dh44 million at Dh4,987 per square foot.

Since its inauguration in 2010, the Burj Khalifa has generated Dh8.8 billion in home sales, the highest for any single building in Dubai, outpacing Atlantis The Royal at Dh6.2 billion.

Rental Market Insights

Rental demand for the Burj Khalifa remains strong, nearing peak levels seen in 2015-2016. Data from Betterhomes showed that in 2024:

  • 1-bedroom apartments rented for Dh150,000 to Dh180,000 annually.

  • Historical occupancy rates remained 85-90%, underscoring the consistent demand.

  • Rental yields in the Burj Khalifa stood at 5-6%, making it a preferred investment choice for buy-to-let investors.

Luxury Market Outlook

According to Petri Mannila, partner and head of prime residential, Dubai at Knight Frank, high-net-worth individuals are actively targeting Dubai’s most luxurious homes for personal use, with the Burj Khalifa remaining a prime attraction.

As Dubai’s property market continues to grow, the Burj Khalifa remains a key symbol of luxury, investment potential, and high-end living in the heart of the city.

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