Burj Khalifa - At the Top service charge
The 2026 service charge at Burj Khalifa - At the Top is AED 84.81 per sqft per year for offices units, down 1.4% since 2025. That is AED 76,329 a year on a 900 sqft apartment — about AED 6,361 a month.
Source: Dubai Land Department owners association register (2026 approved budget), read 26 September 2026.
What it costs by unit size
| Unit | Per year | Per quarter | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio ~450 sqft | AED 38,165 | AED 9,541 | AED 3,180 |
| 1 bed ~750 sqft | AED 63,608 | AED 15,902 | AED 5,301 |
| 2 bed ~1,100 sqft | AED 93,291 | AED 23,323 | AED 7,774 |
| 3 bed ~1,700 sqft | AED 144,177 | AED 36,044 | AED 12,015 |
Multiply AED 84.81 by your own built-up area for the exact figure, or use the service charge calculator to see what it does to your yield.
Where the money goes
The 2026 approved budget, per sqft.
| Unit A/C (Charges) | AED 37.37 | |
| Utilities Services | AED 26.49 | |
| Management Services | AED 6.46 | |
| Reserved Fund | AED 5.02 | |
| Insurance | AED 4.22 | |
| Master Community | AED 2.98 | |
| Fire Related Provisions | AED 2.27 | |
| Total | AED 84.81 |
Service charge history
Every approved budget on record for Burj Khalifa - At the Top. This is the part no other Dubai property site publishes — a rate that has jumped repeatedly is worth asking the owners' association about before you buy.
How it compares in DownTown Dubai
The median across 45 buildings in DownTown Dubai is AED 23.36 per sqft, ranging from AED 5.79 to AED 84.81. Burj Khalifa - At the Top is 263% above the median.
Questions owners ask
What is the service charge at Burj Khalifa - At the Top?
Burj Khalifa - At the Top has a RERA-approved service charge of AED 84.81 per square foot per year for 2026 (Offices units). On a 900 sqft apartment that is AED 76,329 a year, or about AED 6,361 a month.
What does that service charge pay for?
The approved budget splits into 7 categories, the largest being Unit A/C (Charges) at AED 37.37, Utilities Services at AED 26.49, Management Services at AED 6.46 per sqft. Service charges cover common-area maintenance, cleaning, security, insurance, shared utilities, management fees and a reserve fund for major works.
Is this the figure I will actually be billed?
It is the rate RERA approved for the building budget, which is what your owners' association bills against, multiplied by your unit's built-up area. Invoicing is usually quarterly through Mollak. Your own invoice can differ if your unit has a different usage type — parking and retail are budgeted separately — so check your Mollak statement for the exact amount.
Has the service charge at Burj Khalifa - At the Top gone up?
The approved rate was AED 85.98 per sqft in 2025 and is AED 84.81 for 2026 — down 1.4% since 2025. Owners' associations must submit a budget to RERA each year, so increases follow an approved cost rather than a landlord decision.
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