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The Dubai Fountain
As the world’s largest dancing fountain, the Dubai Fountain is a truly awesome spectacle. Designed by the creators of the famous fountains of the Bellagio hotel and casino in Las Vegas, this aquatic show combines music, lasers and multicoloured illuminations with perfectly choreographed arcs of water.
Set on the 12 hectare man-made Burj Khalifa lake in front of the Dubai Mall, the fountain is more than 275 metres long, and the jets of water reach over 150 metres into the air – the equivalent of 50 storeys high!
The music repertoire includes popular Arabic songs as well as world music and famous classical pieces, and the illuminations feature abstract designs beamed from 25 colour projectors. The shafts of light reaching skywards are so intense than they can be seen over 30 kilometres away, and are even visible from space.
There is a programme of both afternoon and evening shows, with each individual performance lasting between three and five minutes. You can easily stay to watch as many of the different shows as you like.
The most popular vantage point is the Waterfront Promenade outside the Dubai Mall. However, you’ll have to secure your spot early, as hundreds of people rush out of the mall a few minutes before each show starts. A less crowded place, but with an equally good view, is the bridge between the mall and the Souk Al Bahar.
Alternatively, there are many restaurants that overlook the Dubai Lake and Fountain, so you can reserve a table for wonderful evening of dining and visual entertainment.
The Dubai Fountain shows take place every day. Two are scheduled in the afternoon, and then they run every 30 minutes between 6 pm and 11 pm (until 11:30 pm Thursdays to Saturdays). It is easy to travel to the fountain by both bus and metro, or if you chose to drive, there are over 14,000 undercover parking spaces in the Dubai Mall.
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31 Oct. - 1 Nov.
Address Downtown
Mohammed Bin Rashed Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, DubaiThis family-friendly Dubai hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute walk of Souk al Bahar, Dubai Fountain and KidZania. Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and Dubai Mall are also within 15 minutes. Burj Khalifa - Dubai Mall Station is 24 minutes by foot.
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26 Oct. - 27 Oct.
Address Dubai Mall
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, PO Box 31166, DubaiThis family-friendly Dubai hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain. Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away. Burj Khalifa - Dubai Mall Station is 16 minutes by foot and Financial Centre Station is 24 minutes.
Per night/room
31 Oct. - 1 Nov.
Armani Hotel Dubai
Burj Khalifa, Mohamed Bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai PO Box 888333, DubaiThis family-friendly Dubai hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera. Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and Dubai Fountain are also within 15 minutes. Burj Khalifa - Dubai Mall Station is 11 minutes by foot and Financial Centre Station is 27 minutes.
Per night/room
26 Oct. - 27 Oct.
Dusit Thani Dubai
133 Sheikh Zayed Road, DubaiThis family-friendly Dubai hotel is located in the shopping district, within 2 mi (3 km) of Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai Mall and Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain are also within 2 miles (3 km). Financial Centre Station is 9 minutes by foot and Emirates Towers Station is 20 minutes.
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26 Oct. - 27 Oct.
Rove Downtown Dubai
312 Al Mustaqbal Street, Zabeel 2, PO Box 119444, DubaiLocated in Trade Center, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dubai Mall and Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera are also within 1 mi (2 km). Burj Khalifa - Dubai Mall Station is 17 minutes by foot and Financial Centre Station is 19 minutes.
Per night/room
26 Oct. - 27 Oct.
Palace Downtown
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed, Boulevard Downtown Dubai, DubaiLocated in Downtown Dubai, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dubai Fountain, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. Burj Khalifa - Dubai Mall Station is 24 minutes by foot.
Manzil Downtown
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Boulevard Downtown Dubai, DubaiLocated in Downtown Dubai, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dubai Fountain, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Burj Khalifa - Dubai Mall Station is 24 minutes by foot.
Per night/room
31 Oct. - 1 Nov.
Vida Downtown
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown PO Box 114788, DubaiLocated in Downtown Dubai, this eco-friendly hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dubai Fountain, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) away. Burj Khalifa - Dubai Mall Station is 24 minutes by foot.
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