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This 30-minute boat ride takes you onto Burj Lake in front of the Burj Khalifa aboard an abra, a traditional wooden water taxi, to watch the Dubai Fountain show from the water. Cruise past Downtown Dubai landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa, Souk Al Bahar and the Palace Downtown. When the show begins, the boat stays in a spot with a good view, so you can see the fountains dance to music and lights up close.
Board a traditional wooden abra at the Lake Ride counter in the Dubai Mall fountain area and spend about 30 minutes on Burj Lake. Boats depart 15 minutes before each fountain show, and the driver speaks English.
The boat passes the Burj Khalifa, Souk Al Bahar and the Palace Downtown. Take in the Dubai skyline from the water before moving to a spot where you can watch the fountain show.
Featuring 6,000 lights and 25 projectors, the fountain show is set to a range of music from classical to contemporary Arabic and world music. From the lake, you can see the water jets shooting into the sky up close.
※ Boats depart according to the fountain show schedule. Please check the show times under Things to know.
Meeting point :
Dubai Fountain Lake Ride
29 Sheikh Zayed Rd - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Meeting point directions:
Inside Dubai Mall, follow the "Dubai Fountains" signs to go outside, then follow the "Lake Ride" signs to the ticket kiosk in front of the counter in the fountain area next to Din Tai Fung restaurant.
29 Sheikh Zayed Rd - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates