Dubai Fountain
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Dubai Fountains - by Raimond Klavins on Unsplash
Description
The Dubai Fountain is a choreographed water, music and light show in Downtown Dubai, at the foot of Burj Khalifa. The water jets are submerged in the Burj Khalifa Lake and can shoot water up to 150m high (500ft), they are complemented by 6,600 lights, over 50 coloured projectors and a range of classical, pop and Arabic music. Performances take place every 30mins from 18h00 to 23h30 and are free for spectators but special boat rides and boardwalk tickets can also be bought for AED68.25 and AED20 per person (price at the time of review)
Access & Transport
The fountain is located in the Burj Khalifa Lake, at the foot of the Burj Khalifa skyscraper, next to the Dubai Mall and a 10' walk to the Dubai Mall metro station (red line).
Instructions & Recommendations
We would recommend combining the Dubai Fountain show with other activities Downtown such as the Dubai Mall visit, the Aquarium or the Opera.
Environmental & Social
Water evaporation is compensated using treated wastewater from the Downtown complex. The show is however very energy intensive, and the construction works entailed a significant use of resources and foreign labour.
Conclusion
The Dubai Fountain show is very impressive and close to other attractions that it really does make sense to include it in your itinerary, unless you are pointedly avoiding the area. Be prepared not to be the only spectator.
Key positive
Spectacular light and water show in a unique setting
Centrally located and no admission fees
Key negative
Very short duration
Whether or not you like the music is a bit of a lottery
Not the greenest attraction (very energy intensive)
Suitability
Visitors in wheelchair can access but may need to find a specific vantage point to get a good view - or maybe pay for the boardwalk or boat ride options.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:0h 50m
Monday18:00 - 23:30
Tuesday18:00 - 23:30
Wednesday18:00 - 23:30
Thursday18:00 - 23:30
Friday18:00 - 23:30
Saturday18:00 - 23:30
Sunday18:00 - 23:30