Traditional abra boat on Dubai Lake with fountain show in the background.
Dubai Fountain show with traditional abra boat on Burj Khalifa Lake at night.
Dubai Fountain Show with traditional abra boats on the lake at night.
Traditional abra boat on Dubai Lake with fountain show at night.
Dubai Fountain Boardwalk with Burj Khalifa in the background at dusk.
Dubai Fountain Boardwalk with illuminated water jets against city skyline at night.

Dubai Fountain Show & Abra Lake Ride Tickets

Dubai
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Duration

Duration: 30 minutes

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Watch the world’s biggest choreographed fountain system in all its glory from aboard a traditional 'abra' boat!

Enjoy Dubai Fountain's stunning choreography aboard a traditional boat - *the abra*

Take a relaxing cruise on this giant man-made lake and soak in the sights of Dubai's iconic structures

Watch the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Souk al Bahar, and the Palace, among others, float past you

Enjoy the vibrant fountain show that features 6,000 lights and 22,000 gallons of water

This is the tallest and largest manmade fountain system in the entire world

30-min ride on Abra boat

Fountain show

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Traditional abra boat on Dubai Lake with fountain show in the background.

Climb aboard the traditional wooden 'Abra' boat on Burj Lake witness the most amazing lights & water show in Downtown Dubai. This 30-minute cruise on the traditional abra taxi gives you front row seats to the best fountain show in the world. Be awed by this jaw-dropping spectacle featuring 6,000 lights, 25 colored projectors, and 22,000 gallons of water sent into a synchronized dance! Spread over 900 ft in length – equal to more than two football pitches – The Dubai Fountain is placed on the 30-acre Burj Lake.

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Dubai Fountain show with traditional abra boat on Burj Khalifa Lake at night.

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Dubai Fountain Show with traditional abra boats on the lake at night.

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Traditional abra boat on Dubai Lake with fountain show at night.

Important information

  • Entry to the lake ride is time-specific. Boats depart 15 minutes before every fountain show and it is not possible to reschedule these.

  • Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

  • No large pieces of luggage are allowed inside, but you can check them in at the Secure Baggage Area, located near the entrance. Handbags, cameras, and other small accessories are allowed inside.

  • Each boat can accommodate up to 8 people.

Timings

Afternoon shows

• Saturday – Thursday: 1pm & 1:30pm

• Friday: 2pm & 2:30pm

Evening shows

Daily: Every 30 minutes from 6pm to 11pm

Ramadan timings 2026

  • Emaar Entertainment Attractions: All attractions will operate as usual during Ramadan with no changes to timings or experiences.

  • The Dubai Fountain: Evening shows run every 30 minutes from 7:30pm to 11pm. Afternoon shows will not take place during Ramadan.

The Dubai Mall (1st day of Ramadan until Eid):

  • Retail (excl. F&B): Mon–Thu 10am–12am | Fri–Sun 10am–1am

  • F&B: Daily 10am–2am

Souk Al Bahar (1st day of Ramadan until Eid):

  • Retail (excl. F&B): Mon–Thu 10am–12am | Fri–Sun 10am–1am

  • F&B: Daily 12pm–2am

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Dubai Fountain Boardwalk with Burj Khalifa in the background at dusk.

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Dubai Fountain Boardwalk with illuminated water jets against city skyline at night.

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