Dubai Fountain Lake Ride Ticket

15 Minutes Round trip from Dubai Fountain Lake Ride Easy pace

Traditional abra boats on Burj Lake during the Dubai Fountain show at night.

The Burj Khalifa above the fountain lake

Water jets rise against the night skyline

The fountain performs through the day too

Watch the show from the water, not the rail

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride a traditional wooden abra on Burj Lake
02 Watch the Dubai Fountain show from the water
03 Enjoy close-range views of the fountain jets
04 See the Burj Khalifa illuminated above the lake
05 Timed to a full fountain performance
06 A quick 15-minute experience in Downtown Dubai

See the Dubai Fountain from its most dramatic vantage point: on the water itself. This short evening experience takes you onto Burj Lake aboard a traditional wooden abra, placing you close to the fountain jets as the show unfolds with the Burj Khalifa illuminated above.

Timed to a full performance, the ride lasts around 15 minutes and offers a perspective most visitors never get from the promenade. It is an easy addition to a Downtown Dubai evening and a memorable way to experience one of the city’s most iconic sights.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Minutes

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Dubai

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dubai Fountain Lake Ride, Burj Lake

Board a traditional wooden abra at the Burj Lake jetty outside Dubai Mall and push out onto the water. The boat holds position close to the fountain nozzles, so when the show begins the jets rise directly around you with the Burj Khalifa lit above. It is the closest view available and the only one from the water. The ride runs about fifteen minutes and is timed to a show.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Dubai Fountain Lake Ride 1 city · 15 Minutes

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

A ride on a traditional wooden abra across Burj Lake during the Dubai Fountain show
Close-range views of the fountain jets from the water, with the Burj Khalifa behind

What's Not Included

FOOD AND DRINKS
PARKING FEES

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
The ride lasts around 15 minutes and is timed to a fountain performance, so arrive at the boarding point on Burj Lake at least 15 minutes before your slot - boats leave with the show and cannot be held.
The boarding point sits on the Dubai Mall side of the lake; details are sent with your confirmation.
You will get some spray, particularly in the front of the abra, so keep phones and cameras protected.
The abra is an open wooden boat with bench seating and a shallow step down at boarding, which is worth knowing for anyone with limited mobility; there is no wheelchair access.
Life jackets are provided.
Evening slots are the most popular and sell out first.
The show runs regardless of temperature, but the lakeside can be breezy in winter, so bring a light layer.

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