There’s no denying it; Dubai is one place everyone wants to visit. And it’s not difficult to see why people love the idea of visiting. Located in the heart of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is loaded with a lot of attractions for visitors to explore.
Once a desert, Dubai and the rest of the UAE have evolved into global relevance within 50 years and this is largely due to the oil boom and a government that has focused on infrastructure development and tourism.
The city of Dubai, one of the emirates that make up the UAE, boasts several attractions you have already heard of. Some of them include the famous Burj Khalifa, the tallest building on the planet. Another notable mention is the fastest police car in the world: the Bugatti Veyron.
Dubai also boasts of the Dubai Mall, Dubai Museum, the Al Fahidi Quarter, Dubai Creek, the souks, Dubai Aquarium, Burj al-Arab, Aquaventure waterpark, and many more.
However, have you heard about the latest sensation that has been added to Dubai’s wonderful array of attractions and achievements?
The Palm Fountain, otherwise known as the Dancing Fountain is a recommended place you have to experience when you visit Dubai.
In this blog, you will learn everything there is to Dubai’s largest dancing fountain.
Where is the Dubai’s Largest Dancing Fountain Located?
Dubai’s latest sensation is located at The Pointe shopping and dining district inside Palm Jumeirah. Prior to the launch of Palm Fountain, this place is usually frequented by visitors who explored other exotic attractions.
Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island designed in the shape of a palm tree when you look at it from above. A series of trunks spread out and lined up with five-star hotels, villas, exotic restaurants, and beach clubs.
Before adding the Palm Fountain to their list of achievements, Palm Jumeirah boasts of The Palm. It’s a remarkable landmark packed with an astonishing hotel, leisure parks, and restaurants. It also features The Penthouse, a luxury hotel delivering breathtaking views of the Dubai Marina skyline.
Some Interesting Facts About The Palm Fountain
The latest attraction to the ever-vibrant city of Dubai, The Palm Fountain has some very interesting facts. We’ll be looking at some of them below.
The Dubai’s Largest Dancing Fountain in the Palm Jumeirah currently holds the Guinness’ World Record for being the largest fountain in the world. Revealed as officially amazing by Guinness, the Palm Fountain measures an impressive 7,327 square meters, attracting a wider selection of spectators, visitors, locals, and tourists.
Even though it was launched in October 2020, this fountain has gathered quite a lot of popularity and has added a feather to Dubai’s cap. Then again, what’s so special about it and why should you visit this place when you explore Dubai?
The Palm Fountain otherwise known as the Dancing Fountain features about 3,000 LED lights and 7,500 nozzles to create a spectacle that is only better experienced and not told. You need to be there to see this spectacle yourself.
Before the Dancing Fountain in Dubai broke the Guinness’ World Records, the title was previously held for 11 years by the Bampo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain in South Korea. This fountain measures 2,519 square meters, has 38 water nozzles shooting water up to 43 meters.
The Palm Fountain in Dubai makes great use of leading technology to entice spectators as it lights up the sky with multi-colored LED lights and dances to music around the world. This dancing fountain doesn’t just provide excitement and entertainment to locals and visitors, it is also environmentally friendly. The fountain makes good use of the sea water as there’s no filtration system involved.
Dubai Fountain Show Timings
Since its official launch in October 2020, the Palm Fountain has been open all year-long, treating visitors and spectators to fireworks displays, colorful dancing fountains, the wonderful music playing in the background.
You can watch the show every night from 7 pm to 12 midnight. The show lasts about 3 minutes and begins every 30 minutes. Consecutively, there will be 20 different shows and 5 performances happening every night. Because every performance is amazing, you’d keep coming back for more.
While you’re there having fun, there are other services available. Some of them include Nakheel Mall gift cards, free Wi-Fi for your devices, and valet parking for your cars. Near the fountain is a fleet of fashion bouquets stretching for miles. There, you can shop for the latest and trendy fashion statements to rock.
The experience I had at the performance is unforgettable. It’s an inexplicable feeling that you’d need to experience for yourself. As soon as the music is started, the fountain dances and lolls to the beat produced. It’s a symphonic masterpiece and the memory of that experience will always be etched in my mind for a long time.
Other Activities Near The Dancing Fountain
The performances at the Palm Fountain starts in the evening. Before the events kick off, you can keep yourself busy and experience a truckload of fun in the city. Some of these activities include:
Dubai Canal
One place you need to check out before the Dubai fountain show is the Dubai Canal. Launched in 2017, the Dubai Canal has been one of the major attractions in the city.
This is a 3.2-kilometer-long man-made canal that runs through the Sheikh Zayed Road—the most popular highway in the UAE. This canal is inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge of San Francisco.
The Dubai Canal features a 12km racing track, a 3km racing track, and a 6.4 km waterfront. It also showcases 5 pedestrian bridges, 3 of which run along the canal. The pedestrian bridges give visitors the opportunity to walk across the canal while enjoying breathtaking views.
The Canal Network
The canal is divided into 3 sections. They include the green network, the water network, and the public realm.
- The Green Network. This network of the Dubai Canal connects Safa Park to the Jumeirah Beach Park.
- The Water Network. This network is composed of the3 separate water entities. The first one is the Dubai Canal which links Business Bay to the Arabian Gulf. The second is the Arabian Gulf coastline and the third is the Crystal Lagoon at Safa Park.
- The Public Realm. This is the environment around the canal. Parts of it are still being developed but you can see a good number of parks and restaurants when you can go relax and catch fun.
There are quite a number of companies offering boat cruises across the Dubai Canal. Some of these cruises will expose you to the Dubai horizon and you’d appreciate the glamor and glitz of Dubai even more.
Some of these cruises will give you a chance to pass through the tech-controlled waterfall which stops flowing immediately a boat or dhow is within distance.
However, you can opt to tour the canal through an Abra. This is a very ancient mode of transportation by the Arabians, representing its cultural heritage. The Abra tours begin from the Dubai Festival City Mall and take you through the Ras Al Khor Sanctuary, Westin, Business Bay, St. Regis Hotel, JW Marriott Hotel, Business Bay Bridge, the Burj Khalifa, and the Sheikh Zayed Road Waterfall Bridge.
The abra tours end at the Dubai Festival City Mall—the point where the tour begins. The abra ride is something you should experience.
What’s more? Access to the Dubai Canal is free. There are no closing or opening times for this unique attraction. You should note that the canal has a new waterfall installed which operates between 8 to 10 pm. This waterfall operates pretty much like the Palm Fountain, displaying wonderful colors for your pleasure.
Dubai Marina
Another place you need to see before or after visiting the Palm Fountain is Dubai Marina. This unique spectacle is one of the oldest areas that was developed when New Dubai was setting up. Launched in 2013, Dubai Marina has become one of the most visited places in the city.
Dubai Marina is packed with towering structures, several boutiques, promenades, and impressive fountains. But none is more dazzling than the promenade.
This is a scenic walk that covers 7 km. Here, you can take a walk around the coast, soaking in the beautiful views. The best way to get here is to take a Dubai Metro. This is because parking is difficult and expensive depending on the amount of time you will spend here.
While you are at the Marina, there are several exciting activities you can engage in.
- See the tallest blocks. The tallest block of skyscrapers is located in the Dubai Marina. Measuring over 300m, you should see these skyscrapers.
- Shop at the Dubai Marina Mall. Located in the marina is the Marina Mall. Inside, you can buy trendy fashion, cosmetics, pieces of jewelry, or chill at the cafes or cinemas.
- Go cruising. You can pay for a luxury boat cruise and glide across the waters of the marina. Go to the beach. I have created some beautiful memories around this area.
The Palm Fountain in Dubai has quickly become a popular destination in the city. You should attend a performance and see the fountain in action yourself.
Don’t forget to try some of the best and authentic Emirati Cuisines on your visit to Dubai. A visit to the Emirates is incomplete without it. Here’s how we spent our day tasting and eating all the amazing food UAE has to offer.
