Dubai Fountain, Dubai (must see)
The Dubai Fountain is the largest performing fountain in the world. This fountain sits amid the Burj Khalifa Lake, a human-made lake in Dubai's downtown area. One of the things that stands out about this fountain is its design by the same company responsible for Las Vegas' Bellagio fountain.
Two arcs and five circles of varying sizes help give the fountain its design. Water sprays take place in different combinations and patterns, capable of spraying 83,000 liters of water into the air at any given time. There are 50 color projectors and over 6,600 lights that help create a stunning display.
The fountain's display is one of the most visible in the city, with the best views being available from the lake's promenade. There are two daytime displays, as well as performances every half hour during the evenings. The music that these displays are choreographed to includes traditional and contemporary Arabic music and world music.
Two arcs and five circles of varying sizes help give the fountain its design. Water sprays take place in different combinations and patterns, capable of spraying 83,000 liters of water into the air at any given time. There are 50 color projectors and over 6,600 lights that help create a stunning display.
The fountain's display is one of the most visible in the city, with the best views being available from the lake's promenade. There are two daytime displays, as well as performances every half hour during the evenings. The music that these displays are choreographed to includes traditional and contemporary Arabic music and world music.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Dubai. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Dubai Fountain on Map
Sight Name: Dubai Fountain
Sight Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (See walking tours in Dubai)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (See walking tours in Dubai)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Create Your Own Walk in Dubai
Creating your own self-guided walk in Dubai is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Dubai Downtown Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Dubai joined the United Arab Emirates in 1971.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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