Activity Downtown Dubai
Dubai Fountain
An activity in Downtown Dubai, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Choreographed fountain shows on Burj Lake every 30 minutes in the evening.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Dubai, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Burj Khalifa, 0.2 km away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Activity · Sight
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Dubai
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Dubai, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building, with observation decks on levels 124, 125 and 148.
Sight · 0.2 km straight-line - 2Museum of the Future
Torus-shaped building with immersive floors imagining life in 2071.
Sight · 2.8 km straight-line - 3Ravi Restaurant
Satwa Pakistani canteen since 1978 for butter chicken, daal and fresh naan.
Food · 4.3 km straight-line - 4Al Ustad Special Kebab
Persian kebab house in Bur Dubai since 1978, walls lined with photos of diners.
Food · 7.6 km straight-line - 5Abra ride across Dubai Creek
Wooden water taxis crossing the Creek between Bur Dubai and Deira for 1 dirham.
Activity · 7.9 km straight-line - 6Arabian Tea House
Shady courtyard café in Al Fahidi serving Emirati breakfast, karak and mint tea.
Drinks · 8.0 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Dubai Fountain is a stop on our Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Dubai
Another curated activity in Dubai. See the full Dubai guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Dubai run from 23°C in January to 39°C in August; January is usually the wettest month. For Dubai Fountain itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Dubai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Dubai weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Dubai Fountain, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Coordinates
- 25.19516, 55.27516
- Destination
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Fountain: quick answers
How much time do you need at Dubai Fountain?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Dubai Fountain. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Dubai Fountain?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Free from the Dubai Mall waterfront promenade.
Is Dubai Fountain free?
Yes, we list Dubai Fountain as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Dubai Fountain?
Dubai Fountain is at Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Dubai Fountain?
Dubai Fountain appears on Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Dubai Fountain to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Dubai.
Plan Dubai
- Dubai travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Dubai weather by month
- Dubai to Abu Dhabi 123 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Dubai
- Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood Sight
- Deira Gold and Spice Souks Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.