Dubai Fountain

The Dubai Fountain is 275 m (902 ft) long and is located in the Burj Khalifa lake behind the impressive Burj Khalifa and right outside the Dubai Mall. During the show over 83.000 liters (22.000 gallons) of water dances choreographic through the lake and into the sky with heights of an impressive 152 m (500 ft). This makes it the largest dancing fountain in the world. It seems that the beam of light that comes from the 6.600 fountain lights and 25 colored projectors make it the brightest spot in the Middle East and could even be seen from space. The beautiful guiding music from different ages and parts of the world makes this spectacular complete. It will not be a surprise that the costs of constructing this fountain are extremely high. The costs are estimated at the astonishing amount of AED 800 million (USD 218 million) which makes it the most expensive fountain show in the world.

This fountain how has fortunately no entry fees and is totally free. There are enough spots from where you have a great view, like on the Souk Al Bahar bridge, several restaurants at Souk Al Bahar and the whole lake promenade behind the Dubai Mall. From the observation decks of the Burj Khalifa you could also get a great view on the Dubai Fountain, but the these views aren’t free.

Some of the restaurants we picked offer a great view overlooking the fountain. So it can be fun to reserve a spot there.