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The Dubai Fountain
4.5
75,714 reviews
#1 of 563 things to do in Dubai
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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About
Choreographed to music, the Dubai Fountain shoots water as high as 500 feet –that’s as high as a 50-story building. Designed by creators of the Fountains of Bellagio in Vegas, Dubai Fountain Performances occur daily on the 30-acre Burj Khalifa Lake.
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The area
Neighbourhood: Downtown Dubai
You can’t fail to miss Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. It towers over the city and resides in the prestigious Downtown development. Once an old army base, Downtown is now the jewel in Dubai’s crown, a beautiful residential and leisure area housing not only the world’s tallest building, but the world’s largest fountains and mall. Wide marble sidewalks are perfect for strolling, with restaurants, art galleries and children’s play areas. Specially commissioned sculptures line the roads and Downtown is often used as a canvas for modern art displays and community events such as Classic Car Shows and National Day parades. In the cooler months, cross one of the many bridges to the Burj Khalifa park and enjoy a picnic alongside residents and visitors, or enjoy a lunch or dinner watch the dancing fountains. Because of its mixed use, Downtown is a fantastic place to mix with Dubai residents and locals and watch real life unfold in a cosmopolitan environment.
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Emma C
Wombwell, England, United Kingdom76 contributions
Incredible!
May 2023 • Couples
I had read online that the fountains were a must see while we were in Dubai so we headed down around 7pm. The crowds were big but even despite the crowds we managed to get a really good view. The first time i saw the display, it brought me to tears. It was incredible. I have never seen water shoot up so high before. The display lasts for around 4 minutes and is repeated every 30 minutes from 6pm in the evening. We eventually saw the fountains several more times during our stay including once from above as we visited one of the restaurants with a balcony and this gave us a completely new perspective. I really would recommend a visit. It is incredible and you wont regret it!
Written 27 May 2023
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Alasdair M
Edinburgh, UK48 contributions
Spectacular Son et Lumiere
Mar 2023 • Couples
Spectacular show with sympathetic music perfectly timed with the fountains. Several shows throughout the evening with differing international themes. You cannot avoid the sponsor's message! Free until you sit down for a meal at a shore side restaurant, which are not to be so raved about.
Written 26 May 2023
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JueL07
Nottinghamshire, UK99 contributions
Was that it??
May 2023
Underwhelming, not a patch on Bellagio, Las Vegas. Not worth a special visit blink and you miss it. Shame!
Written 24 May 2023
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Maricon E
Masbate City, Philippines24 contributions
Fun
May 2023
Crowded, fun. hot... but, ok. Shopping is a little bit expensive, but the fountain where the mall is. So, hope you are ready for the big crowds during the nighttime.
Written 22 May 2023
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Amanda S
Ipswich, UK7 contributions
Worth a visit its awesome
May 2023
I did the water taxi around the Dubai fountain, costs £12 for half an hour, the fountains are synchronised to music very impressive and the Birj Khalifa (tallest building in the world is lit up , its phenomenal the skyline of downtown Dubai is awesome do it!
Written 18 May 2023
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Perrell Laquarius Brown
Hell, MI7 contributions
ambassing
Sep 2022
when i saw the fountain spraying water it remined me of going ambatukam, very nostalgic 5 star no virus
Written 18 May 2023
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wilko1969
Ashford, UK71 contributions
brilliant show
May 2023
the fountains was amazing better than vegas beligio like the boat you can ride on the massive lake the burj khalifa just sparkled the amazing light show on the burj was brillaint great place to visit as well as the shopping and eating
Written 16 May 2023
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wanderlust152015
United Kingdom100 contributions
Worth the wait
May 2023
This was mentioned in lots of "things to see in Dubai" guides, and I certainly was not disappointed!

I can imagine that it gets very crowded around the fountain on an evening. I was lucky enough to see a mid-afternoon 'performance' from my table in a nearby food market, and had a great view.
Written 15 May 2023
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twin1chrissy
Fort Lauderdale, FL224 contributions
Beautiful water and light show
Mar 2023
I'd recommend the evening water show along with light display against the Burj Khalifa. Get there early if you want to stand along the railing with unobstructed views. Beautiful light and water show, it's free!
Written 13 May 2023
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Raven26
Birmingham107 contributions
Once you've seen it, you've seen it...
Oct 2022 • Couples
Great to see the tallest building at night all lit up and enjoy the fountain show. The area is bustling and a nice place to watch the world go by and people watch so to speak. The fountain show lasts a few minutes and we watched it a few times, but we wouldn't necessarily head back here in a hurry. I'd maybe like to see it from a different vantage point perhaps, I imagine it's pretty from above. Influencers and people doing it for the gram is a spectacle in itself! A nice evening if coupled with dinner and little stroll.
Written 11 May 2023
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