Attraction
Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building, rising 828 metres over Downtown Dubai, with observation decks on levels 124, 125 and 148 open to ticketed visitors.
The Dubai Fountain
A 275-metre choreographed fountain on Burj Khalifa Lake whose water jets, lights and music shows run every evening beneath Burj Khalifa.
At a glance
- Type
- Choreographed fountain show
- Area
- Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Official site
- thedubaimall.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Free entry
- Waterfront promenade
Why we recommend it
Set on the artificial Burj Khalifa Lake between The Dubai Mall and Souk Al Bahar, the Dubai Fountain was designed by WET, the Californian firm behind the Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas. Its 275-metre system can fire water up to around 150 metres into the air, timed to music that ranges from Arabic classics to film scores. It reopened in October 2025 after a renovation.
Watching from the promenade costs nothing, and evening shows repeat every half hour, so there is no need to rush. For a better angle, cross the footbridge towards Souk Al Bahar, or book a seat on the small boats or the lakeside boardwalk for a closer view. The first evening shows are busiest; later performances are calmer and still frame Burj Khalifa beautifully.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
The Dubai Fountain FAQs
Does it cost anything to watch?
No, the shows are free to watch from the lakeside promenade.
How often are the shows?
Evening shows run every 30 minutes, with a couple of afternoon performances too.