Located in Downtown Dubai on the 30-acre Burj Lake, The Dubai Fountain is one of the best attraction in Dubai with captivating water, music and light spectacle. It is the tallest performing fountain on the planet, dancing every day to a selection of different melodies comprising classical to contemporary music.
The fountains come to life every 30 minutes from 5:45 pm until 11:30 pm daily. Colorful, illuminated jets are laid out strategically over a massive length equivalent to more than a couple of football pitches. They jet up to 22,000 gallons of water as high as 140 m in the air.
There are a number of exciting things to do at The Dubai Fountain, including booking a seat on a traditional Abra for an ultimate ride on the Burj Lake. There is the Dubai Fountain Boardwalk too, offering visitors a closer look at the show on a 272 m floating platform and that makes a must visit place for residents and for the people who are planning to Travel to Dubai.
Operating hours:
Daily – 5:45 pm to 11:30 pm
Public transport options to The Dubai Fountain
By metro: Take the Red Line till the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station. From there, it’s just a 15-minute walk through the shopping centre to the iconic fountain. By bus: If you are coming from the World Trade Centre area, take bus line 29 to the Dubai Mall.
For detailed schedules, visit RTA
Dining options near The Dubai Fountain
The stunning fountain is located next to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Souk Al Bahar, so you are conveniently spoilt for choice in terms of dining options. There are plenty of culinary hotspots to discover in the prominent attractions. Read on for some of the most popular ones.
1. Time Out Market Dubai food hall in the souk houses
- Chinese seafood concept Long Teng
- Renowned burger joint Pickl
- Levantine-Emirati venue Siraj Restaurant
- Everyone’s favourite Karma Kafe
2. Burj Khalifa
- At.mosphere for sky-high dining experience
- Popular Indian eatery Armani/Amal
- Highly recommend afternoon tea venue The Lounge
3. Dubai Mall
- Great Taiwanese restaurant Din Tai Fung
- Italian eatery Gia to see fashion and gastronomy combine
- Novikov Cafe for a chic and classy spot
Experience The Dubai Fountain by:
The fountains are sure to leave you spellbound. Some of the most popular tracks played during the daily shows include Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’, Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman’s ‘Time to Say Goodbye’ and Korean pop band EXO’s ‘Power’.
The Dubai Fountain Boardwalk is priced at Dh25 per person, including booking fee and 5% VAT. Meanwhile, the Dubai Fountain Lake Ride costs around Dh75 per visitor, including booking fee and 5% VAT. Prices can change. You can make your bookings through this link.
Top attractions near The Dubai Fountain:
1. KidZania
2. Dubai Ice Rink
3. At The Top observation deck
4. Dubai Opera
5. Wings of Mexico Statue
6. Sky Views Dubai
7. The Green Planet
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