Dubai Fountain jets rise over Burj Lake, with Burj Khalifa behind them. — PHOTO“Dubai Fountain 7.JPG” by Nealt · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP for this site.

ASIA DUBAI · UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Dubai Fountain promenade

A no-ticket view of Dubai's music-and-water show, right beside Dubai Mall.

What to expect

The Dubai Fountain fills Burj Lake beside Dubai Mall, pairing water, light and music with the Downtown skyline. The public promenade is the free way to watch; the dedicated boardwalk, abra rides and nearby indoor attractions cost extra.

Free entry

Before you go

Entry and costs

Watching from the public lakeside promenade is free. The Dubai Fountain Boardwalk, abra rides, restaurants and indoor attractions have separate charges.

Visitor notes

Visit Dubai's current guide lists afternoon shows at 1pm and 1:30pm Saturday to Thursday, and 2pm and 2:30pm on Fridays; evening shows are listed every 30 minutes from 6pm to 11pm. A second upgrade phase is planned by the end of 2026, so check the official listing before setting out.

Opening hours

Date-specific hours are not available for this place. Check the official page for the day you plan to visit.

Good for

City viewsPhotographyFree day out

Official sourceVisit Dubai — The Dubai Fountain

Visit Dubai — 2026 city guide

Checked 1 November 2026. Hours, entry rules and access can change; check this page again before you visit.

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