Located on the 30-acre artificial Burj Khalifa Lake in Downtown Dubai, The Dubai Fountain stands as the world's largest choreographed fountain system. Designed by California-based WET Design—the minds behind the Bellagio Hotel Lake fountains in Las Vegas—this stunning 902-foot-long attraction shoots up to 22,000 gallons of water into the air at any given moment. When you visit, you will witness a mesmerizing dance of water, light, and sound featuring five distinct circles, two arcs, and high-pressure water jets including Oarsmen, water robots, and powerful Extreme Shooters that blast jets up to 500 feet high with a booming roar.
Illuminated by 6,600 lights and 25 colored projectors, the fountain casts a beam of light visible over 20 miles away. Every performance is set to a rich soundtrack spanning classical, contemporary Arabic, and world music, playing through speakers around the lake promenade. Whether you watch from the lake edge or nearby structures, you can take in daytime performances or catch evening shows running every 30 minutes.
It is a captivating, world-class display that perfectly captures the dramatic grand scale of Downtown Dubai.
What to see at The Dubai Fountain
- World's largest choreographed fountain system measuring 902 feet long
- Extreme Shooters that send water blasting up to 500 feet into the air
- Illuminated by 6,600 lights and 25 colored projectors visible over 20 miles away
- Shows choreographed to classical, contemporary Arabic, and world music
- Designed by California-based WET Design, creators of the Bellagio fountains
Visiting tips
Watch an evening performance between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. along the lake promenade to experience the fountain fully illuminated alongside the music.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Evening
How to get there & what’s nearby
The Dubai Fountain is easy to reach on Dubai’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain & Dubai Mall. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Dubai travel guide.
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