Dubai Fountain Show and Lake Ride
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Operating Hours
As per selected time slot
This 30-minute abra ride sails across Burj Lake for a close-up view of the Dubai Fountain, one of the world's largest choreographed water and light shows, right in front of Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai. It gives you a seat away from the crowded promenade for the fountain's evening performances.
Once aboard, the traditional abra carries a limited number of guests along the 30-acre Burj Lake, giving you an unobstructed view as the show begins. High-pressure jets send water soaring up to 500 feet in the air, timed to music and lit by more than 6,500 WET superlights. From the water, you take in Burj Khalifa rising behind the fountain along with Souk Al Bahar and other Downtown Dubai landmarks, all from an angle few visitors reach from the shore. With fewer passengers on board than the crowd along the promenade, there is more room to get a clear photo of the illuminated jets and the skyline behind them.
Make your Dubai Fountain visit even better with Burj Khalifa entry tickets for panoramic views, or go for a Burj Khalifa and Aquarium combo tour.
- Watch the Dubai Fountain show from a limited-capacity traditional abra on Burj Lake, away from the crowded promenade.
- Take a 30-minute ride across the 30-acre Burj Lake for a close-up view of the fountain performance.
- See water jets rise up to 500 feet, choreographed to music and lit by over 6,500 WET superlights.
- Get up-close views of Burj Khalifa, Souk Al Bahar and other Downtown Dubai landmarks from the water.
- Enjoy more room for photos, with fewer people on board than the crowd along the promenade.
- 30-minute abra ride across Burj Lake
- Views of the choreographed Dubai Fountain show, featuring over 6,500 WET superlights
- Up-close views of Burj Khalifa and nearby architecture from the lake
- Roundtrip hotel transfer (if selected at the time of booking)
- Personal expenses such as shopping, dining and photography on-site
- Any optional upgrades or add-ons not included in the selected ticket
- Download the ticket from your dashboard.
- Present it at the ground floor counter to collect your physical ticket.
- Scan the ticket at the entrance turnstile to reach the boat departure point.
- Bring a valid photo ID or passport, as it may need to be shown at the entrance.
- Your booking confirmation is valid only for the selected date and time slot.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- A roundtrip hotel transfer, when selected, is available only from central Dubai locations: Deira, Bur Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road and Marina.
- There is no refund for unused or partially used services.
- Food and beverages brought from outside may not be allowed inside the premises.
- UAE Tours and the venue are not responsible for loss, injury or damage sustained during the visit.
- Entry can be refused for non-compliance with venue rules and regulations.
- If a booked transfer is delayed, consider alternative transport to arrive on time; refund requests for transfer issues can be raised afterward.
Location
Burj Khalifa - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Frequently Asked Questions
This experience is a 30-minute ride aboard a traditional abra across Burj Lake, giving you a close-up seat for the Dubai Fountain show. It moves you off the crowded promenade and puts you right in front of the choreographed water, light and music performance.
The ride departs from Burj Lake on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai, right beside Burj Khalifa and close to Dubai Mall, so it is easy to combine with a visit to either on the same day.
The abra ride lasts about 30 minutes, timed to cover one full cycle of the Dubai Fountain's choreographed performance from out on the lake rather than from the shore, so you see the show unfold in one continuous ride.
You get an up-close view of the Dubai Fountain's water, light and music show, along with Burj Khalifa rising behind the lake and glimpses of Souk Al Bahar and other Downtown Dubai landmarks from the water.
During the show, high-pressure jets send water up to 500 feet into the air, timed to music as part of one of the world's largest choreographed fountain performances, visible clearly from your seat on the abra.
The show uses more than 6,500 WET superlights to illuminate the water as it moves, creating the synchronized light and water display you watch from the lake at close range aboard the abra.
The promenade view is free but often crowded, with a more distant vantage point. This ride puts you on a limited-capacity abra directly on Burj Lake, closer to the water and away from the crowds on shore.
The standard ticket covers the abra ride and fountain show only. A roundtrip hotel transfer can be added at the time of booking if you would prefer not to arrange your own way to the departure point.
Yes, bring a valid photo ID or passport, as it may need to be shown at the entrance before boarding. Keep it with you for the whole visit in case it is checked again.
Yes, you receive instant confirmation as soon as your booking is complete, with your voucher generated right away so you can plan your visit around the confirmed time slot without waiting for a separate approval step.
No, you can show your ticket on your phone at the counter, or print it out beforehand if you prefer a paper copy. Either version is accepted when you check in.
Download the ticket from your dashboard after booking, then present it at the ground floor counter to collect your physical ticket. Scan that ticket at the entrance turnstile to reach the boat departure point.
This booking is non-refundable. Once it is confirmed, a cancellation does not bring a refund, so it is worth double-checking your dates before you book.
Yes, children are welcome on this boat ride, but they must be accompanied by an adult at all times, from boarding through to the end of the ride and disembarking at the jetty.
If a booked transfer runs late, consider arranging alternative transport to reach your time slot on time rather than risk a no-show. Refund requests related to transfer delays can be submitted afterward.
Food and beverages brought from outside may not be allowed inside the premises, so plan to eat beforehand or wait until after your ride if you want a meal nearby in Downtown Dubai.
Support for this experience is available in English, covering booking assistance as well as help on the day if you have questions about your ticket or time slot before you arrive at the lake.
UAE Tours' local team in Dubai manages your ticket booking and support before and during your visit. The Dubai Fountain and Burj Lake ride are operated by the venue directly; Rayna handles the booking experience end to end.
Yes, the boat ride is calm and short, with no strenuous activity, which suits children, couples, groups and senior travellers alike. It works well as a relaxed evening outing for the whole family.
It is entirely outdoors, on the open water of Burj Lake, so dress for the evening weather and expect some light spray near the fountain jets during the show, especially toward the front of the abra.
Yes, you can pair this ride with Burj Khalifa entry tickets for panoramic views from above, or choose a Burj Khalifa and Aquarium combo tour to see more than one attraction in a day.