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Take the Dubai Fountain lake ridein Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Performance of the highest fountain in the world! Take front-row seats to see the best show in town!
How to take the Dubai Fountain lake ride in Dubai
In the middle of man-made lake Burj Khalifa there is a huge fountain that spouts water up to 150 meters. One of Dubai's most romantic adventures is to see the world famous Fountain show while riding a boat. During the trip you will sail on a traditional Arabian boat called abra and enjoy music and dancing fountain show with Burj Khalifa in the background.

How to do?

1. Head to the Waterfront Promenade of the Dubai Mall. Boats depart from the Fountain Promenade 15 minutes before the fountain show.
2. Buy a ticket, take a comfortable seat and head to the fascinating performance.
3. Having reached the place where the show is seen the best get ready to witness splendid choreography of light and water.

Where to do?

#4The Dubai Fountain in DubaiThe Dubai Fountain

The world-famous incredible Dubai Fountain astonishes with its unique and impressive water, light, musical and even fire and smoke shows.

Location: at the entrance to the Dubai Mall.
Open hours: In the afternoon: daily at 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm (Friday at 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm) without light support, or in the evening from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm (every half an hour). Show singing fountains are always free of charge.

When to do?

The fountain gives the performance daily from 17.45 till 23.30.

How much?

Ticket costs 65 dirhams per one person. You can buy tickets here - https://tickets.atthetop.ae or at the ticket office, which is located in the bay on the promenade near the Dubai Mall.
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