The emirate of Dubai is home to a range of attractions, high-rise commercial and residential towers, shopping malls and other tourist sites that are on the list of places to visit in Dubai. Not only the contemporary and old building, the emirate has developed a number of unique recreational facilities in the Middle East and the world, including the Dubai Fountain, which dances to the tunes of the most beautiful melodies and is one of the largest dancing fountains in the world.
About Dubai Fountain
As mentioned above, the Dubai Fountain is the largest dancing fountain in the world, centered on an area of 30 acres in the vicinity of Burj Khalifa between Souk Al Bahar and Dubai Mall, and designed by the creators who developed the fountain of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas
The fountain is 900 feet long, equivalent to two football fields, and consists of five circles of different sizes, two arches and powerful water pipes that push water to high heights at a total construction cost of AED 800 million.
Inaugurated in May 2009, the Dubai Fountain houses approximately 6,600 light bulbs of approximately 25 colors, allowing it to deliver a visual collection of over 1,000 distinct images. The fountain is also equipped with pumps that can push water to more than 500 feet, equivalent to the height of a 50-storey building, in addition to its ability to pump 22,000 gallons of water into the air.
Dubai's dancing fountain also includes pumps mounted on the edges and the other in the middle. The first can pump water up to 240 feet in the air and in the center pump water to a height of 500 feet in the air.
Inaugurated in May 2009, the Dubai Fountain houses approximately 6,600 light bulbs of approximately 25 colors, allowing it to deliver a visual collection of over 1,000 distinct images. The fountain is also equipped with pumps that can push water to more than 500 feet, equivalent to the height of a 50-storey building, in addition to its ability to pump 22,000 gallons of water into the air.
Dubai's dancing fountain also includes pumps mounted on the edges and the other in the middle. The first can pump water up to 240 feet in the air and in the center pump water to a height of 500 feet in the air.
Dubai Fountain Boat Tour
For those looking to view the fountain from the inside instead of standing outside, there are traditional Abra boat tours that offer visitors this unique opportunity.
1. Times: 17:45 PM - 23:30 PM
Dubai Fountain Walk
The Walk is a floating platform located within the Dubai Fountain, giving visitors a unique experience to enjoy live fountain and laser shows at Burj Khalifa. The walkway is 272 meters long and only 9 meters away.
Dubai Fountain offers a variety of songs, from classical music to Arabic and international, with daily and free performances lasting five minutes per show. If you would like to live in this area, you can check out the rental rates for apartments in Downtown Dubai.
2. Morning times on weekdays: 1 pm and 1:30 pm
3. Friday at 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Evening hours: 6 pm - 11 pm
Additional activities
1. There are many nearby sights and activities to do near the Dubai Fountain, Burj Khalifa is 0.2 miles away.
2. Dubai Opera is 0.2 miles from the fountain
3. Visit the Dubai Aquarium at a distance of 0.5 miles within the Dubai Mall
4. KidZania Educational Entertainment Center located in Dubai Mall
5. The Dubai Ice Rink is the perfect place to ski in Dubai
6. Variety of restaurants in Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Souk Al Bahar and Dubai Mall where you can enjoy watching the fountain while dining
In this way, we have talked in detail about the Dubai Fountain and the activities that can be done in or around the fountain area. You can find out about the best leisure activities for children in the Dubai Mall, as well as for those wishing to live in the downtown Dubai area, you can view the prices of apartments for sale in Downtown Dubai, and always browse everything related to the Emirate of Dubai and its regions and activities and festivals through State of United Arab Emirates.
