You have had a crazy week in Dubai taking the most thrilling rides in the umpteen amusement parks that dot the cityscape, and now you would like to take it a bit slow and easy. The city tirelessly entertains you as there’s never a dearth of places to visit in this astonishing golden city of the UAE.
How about a quiet and relaxing evening with your partner or family on the pristine clear waters of the man-made Burj Lake in Dubai and enjoy a fountain lake ride? It’s both beautiful and exhilarating to discover the city at its majestic best!
Strategically built right next to the Burj Khalifa and inside the premises of the Dubai Mall, visitors can take a 30-minute boat ride here amidst a fantastic musical fountain show.
Through the first fifteen minutes of the boat ride, you are taken around Burj Lake. Once the fountain show begins, they ride you back to the starting point past the dancing fountains which is truly amazing! You enjoy the show against the backdrop of imposing Dubai towers with evening city lights adorning the high-rises, contemporary and Khaliji music filling the air, and the mesmerizing light-and sound taking your breath away!
It’s simply magical to float around carefree on an Abra boat through a brightly-lit, vibrant ambiance soaking in the spirit of a lively city in the evening. In Dubai, every day looks like a festive day celebration with not a single dull moment in between.
In toto, you take back with you a memorable evening spent amidst brilliant waterworks — a visual treat. The ultimate show stealer is the dancing musical lights on the iconic Burj Khalifa. It’s a must-visit place for every tourist in Dubai.
What Are the Highlights
Do not miss the magic of sailing around the 30-acre Burj Lake on a traditional abra to marvel at the jaw-dropping musical dancing fountain show in front of The Dubai Mall. You may catch the show from the cafes and restaurants crowding the space but nothing compares to a surreal boat ride, catching a sublime spectacle from closer quarters.
The fountains reach up to 500 feet in height, as the high-powered spritzers thrust more than 20000 gallons of water amidst colors and music to the utter amazement and delight of the audience. WET super lights and color projectors add more magic to the show. The fountains are well-timed as they move in sync with the accompanying musical beats.
There is no better way to admire some of the world’s best architectural pieces and the aesthetically pleasing Burj Khalifa and Souk Al Bahar than to take Dubai’s Fountain Lake Ride. The fountain show is illuminating and rapturous at its best. The experience is like taking a dream trip – getting transported into a trance as you witness the world’s largest and best-choreographed fountain show!
Also, do not miss the Dubai Fountain boardwalk. The boardwalk is an absolute bonus! You get the privilege to watch this enthralling show from a close range standing or walking on this 272-meter-long boardwalk. The closest you can get to the fountains is at a distance of 9 meters from them. Imagine capturing and freezing the magical moments on your camcorder and cameras!
Timings & Ticket Info
The Dubai Fountain Lake Ride operates every day between 17:45 hours and 23:30 hours. The last ride is half an hour before closing, that is at 23:00 hours. The entry fee is AED 65 per person. You can book tickets online through the website.
How To Reach, Address & Phone
The Dubai Fountain Lake Ride is located right in front of the very famous Burj Khalifa, along Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown Dubai. For queries or feedback, you can call 800-EMAAR (36227).
If you are a tourist here and wish to visit the place, you may avail of public transportation systems like the bus or metro services. Residents (with or without private vehicles) too can do the same as public transport services are comparatively cheaper than opting to drive down from a distant place in Dubai.
The metro M1 transit line passes near Dubai Fountain Lake Ride. The Financial Center Metro Station is the nearest one. Bus lines D03, F13, 27,28,29,81, and F14 stop near Dubai Fountain Lake Ride. The nearest bus stations are Dubai Mall Landside Metro Bus Stop- 02, Burj Khalifa – The Palace Hotel -1, The Dubai Mall – 01, and Empire Heights Towers – 02.
