The Dubai Fountain

The Dubai Fountain must-see, attraction is full of surprises. Everything you need to know about the well-known landmark can be found here.

WHAT IS THE DUBAI FOUNTAIN?

The Dubai Fountain is one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. It is regarded as one of the world’s largest musical fountains, attracting thousands of visitors each day. The fountain is located on the 30-acre lake in Downtown Dubai, between Souk AL Bahar and The Dubai Mall, in the Burj Khalifa. It was designed by the same team that created the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas.

The fountain is 900 feet long, which is the length of two football fields. Its design includes five different-sized circles, two arcs, and powerful water spouts that shoot water to incredible heights. The construction cost is estimated to be around AED 800 million (218,000,000 USD).

The Design and Construction of the Dubai Fountain

Emaar Properties, the developer of the Burj Khalifa, commissioned WET Design of California to design and build this remarkable lake with a fountain system. Interestingly, the fountains at the Bellagio Hotel Lake in Las Vegas were designed and built by the same company.

6,600 lights and 50 different coloured projectors illustrate the Dubai Fountain. The Dubai Fountain is 275 metres (902 feet) long, and the largest fountains shoot water up to 500 feet (152.4 metres) into the air. The fountain system sways to the beat of Arabic and world music ranging from classical to contemporary.

The fountain system at the Burj Khalifa cost AED 800 million to build (USD 218 million).

In 2008, the master developer held a competition in the UAE to name the fountain that would be part of the Human Made Lake that would be built between the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall. As a result, Emaar chose the name Dubai Fountain, which was approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the United Arab Emirates.

The Dubai Fountain was unveiled on May 8, 2009, in conjunction with the opening of the Dubai Mall.

The waterjets in the Dubai Mall fountain, as it is also known, are organised in 5 circles and two arcs. In 2010, an element of fire was added as part of the 2011 New Year’s celebration, but it was later removed.

The Dubai Fountain’s central light beam can be seen from 20 miles away.

Fascinating Facts about the Dubai Fountain

• The world’s biggest dancing fountain
•  Compatible with classical, Arabic, and world music
• A projected light output of 1.5 million lumens
• Up to 500-foot spray heights
• There are 22,000 gallons of water in the atmosphere.
• Located on Lower Ground in Burj Khalifa Lake, just outside The Dubai Mall.
• The Waterfront Promenade is located in the heart of Downtown Dubai.

ATTRACTIONS

Visitors to the fountain can enjoy the Lake Ride and the Boardwalk. Let’s take a look at what these nearby attractions have to offer.

THE DUBAI FOUNTAIN LAKE RIDE

If just watching the fountain isn’t enough, you can take a Lake Ride. Get up close and personal with the fountain in all of its splendor! Set sail on a traditional Abra for a memorable ride on Burj Lake, while taking in the hypnotic sounds and breathtaking sights. The ride is open from 5:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The last boat ride leaves 30 minutes before the park closes.

THE DUBAI FOUNTAIN BOARDWALK

The Boardwalk is a floating platform that is part of The Dubai Fountain. It provides an entirely new perspective on the enthralling performances. Starting at Burj Park or rather the promenade, tourists can walk down the 272-meter boardwalk. The fountains are 9 metres away.

Charges for the Dubai Fountain

All shows at the fountain are free of charge and can be seen from anywhere on the lake and in the surrounding area. The Waterfront Boardwalk outside The Dubai Mall is the most popular. Furthermore, because it is less crowded, the area around Souk AL Bahar provides a pleasant viewing experience.

How do you get there?

The world’s largest man-made Fountain system is located in Dubai’s Downtown. Dubai Fountain is very simple for everyone. You can board the Red Line Metro and get off at the “Dubai Mall” Metro station. From there, you can take a 15-minute brisk walk through the Skywalk (overhead ramp that connects Dubai Mall to Dubai Metro Station).

Instead of walking, you can take F13 from the metro station to the Dubai Fountain in just 5 minutes. The entire walking area is active, with numerous kiosks and other businesses. Bus No. X22 will take you in 7 minutes from Business Bay metro station to Dubai Fountain.If you are a tourist in Dubai, you should go on a desert safari tour, which is a must-do activity in Dubai.

You can take a taxi from anywhere in Dubai to the Dubai Fountain.

Several tour companies offer special tours to Downtown Dubai and Dubai City. They make certain that you arrive in time to see the Dubai Fountain.

Timings for the Dubai Fountain Show

Nearly every day, the Dubai Fountain, the largest global synchronised fountain, is open, with the show starting in the afternoon. There are also evening shows.

Saturday through Thursday – 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM

Friday afternoon shows begin at 1:30 p.m. and end at 2:00 p.m.

Evening shows begin at 6:00 p.m. and run until 11:00 p.m. Every 30 minutes, a new show is broadcast.

The Dubai Fountain has show that begin at 2 p.m. during the Eid celebrations. The other times during this period are as follows: 1st and 2nd Day of Eid Al Adha: Showtimes in the afternoon: 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 PM (one show in every hour). • The Dubai Fountain’s evening shows run from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (shows every 30 mins). On Arafat Day, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (shows every 30 mins).

The Dubai Fountain Show

The Dubai Fountain show began on May 8, 2009, and has since swayed to hundreds of set pieces in front of millions of adoring fans who throng every day and wait with bated breath on the lake’s banks. The captivating show occurs once every hour and lasts 30 minutes.

Every day, there is a general show, and there are special shows on special occasions. These events include music as well as lighting that corresponds to a specific theme. Emaar, Dubai Fountain’s master developer, decides and directs Wet design to do special shows. The most well-known of these are UAE National Day, December 31, Eid Al Adha, and so on.

The Dubai Mall Fountain features a lake ride that allows you to get up close and personal with the show. The only word to describe the experience is “Magical”! The Burj Khalifa fountain adds a new musical, harmonically aesthetic, illuminated, and supercharged dimension.

There are no superlatives to describe Dubai Mall’s magical fountain. The Burj Khalifa Fountain is the world’s largest man-made choreographed fountain system.

Dubai Fountain is a work of art constructed with 22000 gallons of water, 6600 lights, and 50 coloured projectors. This is a moving art form that dances to the music of the choreographer. The water that is shot up falls, adding a new dimension of sound and music.

The Dubai Fountain show starts with an honour to Sheikh Muhammed and afterwards picks up speed as the music progresses. From small droplets to a blast of water jetting up into the sky, to the approving oohs and aahs of visitors who enjoy every sway of the fountain.

Where is the best place to watch the Dubai Fountain Show?

Visitors to the Dubai Mall can view the Dubai Fountain show from within the mall. The water blast that is released creates a huge aura of mist and droplets, giving the fountain a rainbow edge.

The Dubai Fountain Show can be seen from a variety of locations in Downtown Dubai. The best vantage point, however, is from the Dubai Mall Promenade (just outside the Mall). Because this area becomes crowded just before the Dubai Fountain show begins, it is best to arrive early and reserve a free ‘best-for-selfie’ spot. It is best to arrive at least 30 minutes before the show begins so that you can enjoy the fountain, music, and atmosphere without being pushed around by the crowd.

The Souk Al Bahar walkway, on the other hand, is usually less crowded and provides a better viewing experience.

There is also a paid option available for those who want a more intimate experience. The Dubai Fountain Boardwalk, a floating viewing ramp created over a lake that gets you approximately 10 metres to Dubai’s Musical Fountain, costs AED 20/=.

Those who want to enjoy this art by water, on water, and from water can take Abra, which costs around Aed 68.25 (At the time of writing this piece on Dubai Fountain). The Abra ride on the canal begins before the Dubai Fountain and provides an immersive experience.

Another option for watching the Dubai Fountain is to reserve a table for yourself and your friends/family at one of the fine dining restaurants that line the Dubai Fountain and inside the Dubai Mall. You will have an unobstructed and unobstructed view.

Restaurants close to the Dubai Fountain

• Dubai Mall – Wafi Gourmet, TGI Fridays, Joe’s Café, and Carluccio’s, Texas Roadhouse, Entrecote Café de Paris, and Tribes Carnivore.
• Taj, Dubai (5-star hotel) close to the Dubai Fountain – Bombay Brasserie and Miss Tess
•  Bice Mare, Baker and Spice, and Claw in Souk Al Bahar
• Steigenberger Hotel – Bayside Restaurant and Terrace, Backyard (A Café Inspired by Street Art)
•  The Min Leaf of London – Indian fusion food, 15th Floor on South Tower-DIFC, offers a fantastic view of the Dubai Fountain through floor-to-ceiling windows.
• Al Grissino – The Al Grissino bar, located on the 15th floor of the South Tower in DIFC, provides excellent views of the Dubai Fountain.
• Asedo, Ewaan, and Thipatra at the Palace Downtown
•  Burj Al Khalifa – At.mosphere located on level 122, providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience

If you are lucky enough to have a room facing the Dubai Fountain, you will have a fantastic view of it. The majority of these hotels are five-star establishments.

Things to do Near the Dubai Fountain

Near the Dubai Mall fountain, there are several attractions and places to visit:

• The Observation Deck at the Burj Khalifa is only a few minutes away. You can have a great time at At the Top with your family or friends.
•  If you have children, the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo are nearby options.
•  Dubai Ice Rink, located in Dubai Mall, is ideal for ice skating.
•  If you’re near the fountain, you can go shopping at the world’s largest shopping mall, which is a short walk away.