Dubai Fountain travel guide
Everything you need to know before visiting the best water and light show in Dubai
The Dubai Fountain is one of the most beloved attractions in Dubai. It's a free public spectacle that has been delighting visitors since the year 2003, and has become an iconic symbol for the city over time.
In this article, we're going to take a look at what you need to know about the Dubai Fountain - from how it got its start all the way up to what you can expect from your visit.
What is the Dubai Fountain?
The Dubai Fountain is the world's tallest performing fountain and is located in Downtown Dubai. The Dubai Fountain, which spans more than 900 feet, is located on the 30-acre Burj Lake and plays to a variety of musical songs.
Unique in its form, the fountain contains five circles of differing sizes and two arches that shoot the water to incredible heights. With a combined output of 1.5 million lumens, 50 colour projectors and 6,600 WET Superlights produce a visual spectrum of more than 1,000 different water expressions.
In addition to classical Arabic music, the fountain also plays to a variety of contemporary Arabic and foreign music. At any given time, the fountain is filled with more than 22,000 gallons of water.
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The best time to see Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Fountain is one of the most famous attractions in Dubai. It's situated in front of the stunning Burj Khalifa. You can enjoy it by day or night, but for the best experience, go at sunset. The operating hours of Dubai Fountain are 5:45pm to 11:30pm.
Is Dubai Fountain free?
Yes, it’s totally free to watch the show and there are plenty of spaces around the lake to stand or sit. However, you want to pay a little extra and enjoy a Dubai Fountain boat ride for the best view.
How to get to Dubai Fountain
Dubai Fountain is located in Dubai Mall which is also an entertainment complex. It is a great place for families with children because there are rides, games, and concerts. The fountain show starts at 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturday which is the best time to go. For those that want to get there early on the day of the show, you should arrive at least two hours before the show starts so you can have enough time to explore everything.
You can take a taxi from your hotel, but the cheapest and easiest way to reach Dubai Fountain is with the Dubai Metro. Just get off at Dubai Mall station and you can’t get lost.
Tips for dining near the Dubai Fountain
When dining near the Dubai Fountain try to dine at least two hours before sundown as the fountain show is best seen in daylight. The restaurants by the fountain all have excellent food and a great view.
More attractions near Dubai Fountain
Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest structure, reaching a height of 2,717 feet (828 metres). It has 160 stepped floors that thin out as they ascend to the sky. The Burj Khalifa, a tower meant to pay homage to Islamic art's complicated geometry, is a centrepiece of the massive downtown Dubai complex. It also just happens to have one of the best views in Dubai.
Dubai Mall
When it comes to UAE entertainment, you can't go wrong with the Dubai Mall, the world's largest retail complex by floor space. This 4-level colossus in the centre of Downtown Dubai comprises about 1,300 retailers, restaurants, cinemas, the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, and the Burj Khalifa.
Dubai Aquarium
One of the world's largest acrylic panel viewing platforms and the world's largest collection of sand sharks can be seen in Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, which is housed in the Dubai Mall. The aquarium houses 33,000 marine animals, including crocodiles, sharks, and tropical fish, in a variety of aquatic environments, including a tunnel.
Ain Dubai
This gigantic ferris wheel sits on Dubai’s latest development, Bluewaters. Enjoy outstanding views of Dubai as the wheel completes a single turn over the best part of an hour!
The best hotels near Dubai Fountain
Address Downtown
Located in the heart of Dubai's Downtown, Address Downtown is a luxury icon. In addition to having a front-row seat to the world's tallest water show and having a footbridge connecting it to the world's largest retail mall, the hotel also has a direct view of the Burj Khalifa.
Carlton Downtown
Spa, fitness centre, tennis court, and swimming pool are just some of the amenities available at the Carlton Downtown's 361 guest rooms and suites. There are also 23 meeting and event spaces with the latest technology. Jimmy Wickets Sports Bar & Club and Zephyr, Dubai's highest outdoor rooftop lounge, are just two of the hotel's entertainment options.
Armani Hotel Dubai
Relaxation and renewal at Armani Hotel Dubai is an excellent alternative. It's easy to enjoy the finest of Dubai from Armani Hotel Dubai, thanks to its luxurious surroundings and proximity to world-class restaurants and attractions.
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