The Dubai Fountain
One of the landmarks of the downtown Dubai is the world’s largest dancing fountains.
One of the landmarks of the downtown Dubai is the world’s largest dancing fountains. Burj Khalifa fountain was named as “Dubai Fountain” on 26th October 2008. Set on the30-acre Burj Khaliha Lake in the length of 275 m has five circles of varying sizes and two central arcs. It has been designed by the creators of the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas.
Dubai Fountain has capability of shooting the water at incredible height of 150 meters, equivalent to that of a 50-storey building.
This fountain is illuminated by 6600 lights and 50 colored projectors. Lights of Dubai Fountain can be seen from a distance of 20 miles. Design of fountain has been made in such a way that it can shoot water in different patterns and styles. To create a show, fountain uses several jets and shooters.
These jets and shooters produce different sounds after they eject water in air. These include sounds of drum, boom and bang.
Dubai Fountain schedule
1:00pm First afternoon show 1:30pm Second afternoon show
Evening Shows
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Sun - Wed
6:00 PM to 11:30 PM Thu – Sat
( Every 30 Minutes)
Performances
Burj Khalifa fountain show begins at 6 in the evening and show consists of 14 performances. Some most interesting performances include:
Baba Yetu: This is quite interesting Swahili song and is prepared by Christopher Tin.
Shik Shak Shak: This Arabic song great enjoyment and entertainment.
Dhoom Tana: This is an Indian song from the movie “Om Shanti Om”. Its beautiful beats and music add to the beauty of performance.
Con Te Partiro: This song has been composed by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman. Performance on this melodious song is really breathtaking.
Besides these songs, there are many other songs that are played during fountain show.
Dubai fountain show is a great entertainment for people of Dubai as well as tourists.
Sinimar Team will advise to you where are the best views of the fountains.
