The Dubai Fountain
- Plan for about 30 minutes
- Downtown Dubai
- Accessibility not confirmed
A choreographed fountain on Burj Khalifa Lake, between Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. Jets of water move to music and light, and the shows are free to watch from the promenade.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Watching from the promenadeFree viewing of every show from the lakeside. |
Free |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Every day | 18:00–23:00 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Time needed
- About 30 minutes
What to see
- Free shows every 30 minutes each evening
- Water shot up to about 150 metres into the air
- 275-metre-long fountain lit by 6,600 lights and 25 coloured projectors
- Set to Arabic, classical and world music
- Burj Khalifa as the backdrop
How to get there
- Taxi
- Ask for Dubai Mall; the fountain is on the lake outside.
Open the location of The Dubai Fountain in OpenStreetMap (external site)
Staying close by: hotels near The Dubai Fountain (33 we recommend within 5 km)
Tips for your visit
- Afternoon shows are at 13:00 and 13:30 from Saturday to Thursday, and at 14:00 and 14:30 on Friday.
- Evening shows run every 30 minutes from 18:00 to 23:00.
- The fountain sits outside Dubai Mall, so you can combine it with a visit to the mall.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Questions and answers
Is the Dubai Fountain free?
Yes. You can watch every show from the promenade around Burj Khalifa Lake at no cost.
What time are the Dubai Fountain shows?
Saturday to Thursday at 13:00 and 13:30, Friday at 14:00 and 14:30, and every 30 minutes from 18:00 to 23:00 every day.
How long is each show?
The official page does not state the length of a show; they are short, and the next one starts 30 minutes later.
Where is the best place to watch?
The promenade around Burj Khalifa Lake outside Dubai Mall gives a clear view, with Burj Khalifa behind the fountain.
Where this information comes from
Official website: thedubaimall.com
- Show times: thedubaimall.com
- Guest service desks, free Wi-Fi, valet parking at Dubai Mall: thedubaimall.com
- Lake size, designer, length, lights, projectors, height, music, cost, largest choreographed fountain as of 2025: en.wikipedia.org
- Coordinates: nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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