Name: Dubai
Rating: 4.7

The Dubai Fountain, Dubai Overview

Dubai Fountain is the world's largest choreographed water fountain located in the beautiful Burj Complex. This dancing fountain surges as high as 150 meters in complete synchronisation to classical, Arabic and other popular world musical numbers. Forming beautiful arcs and jumping to the beats, this fountain was designed by California-based WET, the creators of the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas. The show begins in the evening every day, and the best way to approach it is through the Dubai Mall.

Nestled in the middle of the 24-acre Burj Lake, this Dubai Fountain set against the shimmering Burj Khalifa holds performances of around 5 minutes each. Visible from several vantage points, one can also take a closer look at the fountain by booking a wooden abra (a traditional Arabian boat) cruise that sails everyday between 17:45 and 23:00. About 1.5 million lumens of mesmerising projected light from the show is what attracts visitors here.

Songs Played at the Dubai Fountain

The fountain is choreographed to some of the most renowned classical music from around the world like Baba Yetu, an award-winning song in Swahili, the signature piece of world-renowned Andrea Bocelli, Con te Partiro (Time to Say Goodbye), Sama Dubai and 32 such more amazing music.

The Boardwalk

The 272 m boardwalk around the Burj Lake is a place where visitors come to spend the evenings sometimes just for a stroll or to wait for the Dubai Fountain show. The floating platform gives visitors one of the best views of the show where they can get as close as 9m to the fountain.

Dubai Fountain Lake Ride

The Abra ride on Burj Lake takes you really close to the Dubai Fountain and gives visitors a view unlike any other as they are taken around the fountain during the performance in a traditional Abra.

Price: Starts at AED 75
Ride Duration: 30 minutes
Departure Timings: 5:45 PM, 6:15 PM, 6:45 PM, 7:15 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:15 PM, 8:45 PM, 9:15 PM, 9:45 PM, 10:15 PM, 10:45 PM,
Where to Book: Click here to book the tickets online.
Medium of Communication: English

Restaurants & Places to Eat

The restaurants near the Dubai Fountain offer diners a fantastic view of the Fountain while enjoying a nice meal. Here are the restaurants that offer a view of the Dubai Fountain:

1. At.mosphere at Burj Khalifa: Located at the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa, you not only get the best view of the fountain but also of the city.
Cost for 2: AED 400
Must-Try: Seafood

2. Armani/Mediterraneo: A buffet restaurant with a view of the city
Cost for 2: AED 480
Must-Try: Salmon and salads

3. Zahr El-Laymoun: Arabian and Lebanese cuisine
Cost for 2: AED 200
Must-try: Shawarmas and falafel