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Dubai Fountain Show & Abra Lake Ride Tickets

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.

Duration

30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience

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

4.4/5

(1,736)

Andrei

Feb 2026

Verified booking

It's not just a boat ride. It's a wonderful experience with sound and lights. Amazing 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

Muhammad

Jan 2026

Verified booking

We had an amazing experience at the Dubai Fountain Show and the Abra Lake Ride. The fountain show was absolutely breathtaking, with water dancing beautifully to the music and lights. Watching it with the Burj Khalifa in the background made the moment even more special.

Jessel

Jan 2026

Verified booking

When your in the middle of the lake and the dancing fountain begins . It's an awesome experience especially for an expat like me. And I will remember that I have been to this spectacular show. . A memories to remember 🥰

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

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Lize
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Review of the Dubai Fountain and Boat Ride Experience I recently had the opportunity to visit the Dubai Fountain and partake in a boat ride, and while the event itself was enjoyable, I encountered significant challenges that detracted from the experience. First and foremost, the instructions for locating the collection point for tickets were unclear. Upon arrival, my group and I found ourselves wandering around unnecessarily, which caused a lot of frustration. We not only struggled to find the correct location but also received misleading information. The image provided in the instructions did not correspond to the actual site, leaving us confused. Additionally, there seemed to be a lack of support staff available to assist us in navigating the area, which could have greatly improved our experience. I urge the organizers to update the ticket collection information and ensure better clarity in their communications moving forward. Despite these issues, I hope to revisit the fountain one day, as the actual show and the ambiance are truly breathtaking.
Andrei
Feb 2026
Verified booking
It's not just a boat ride. It's a wonderful experience with sound and lights. Amazing 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓
Imad
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Good service. Safe rides. Excellent views. The whole experience was very nice. It started with seamless online reservations and ticket purchase. It continued throughout the nice boat ride and performance.
Paul
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Seamless...not too long queuing Having thought about watching from a restaurant we were advised by friends to do the lake ride Best decision we made.Thank you. Paul and Lynne UK
Mari
Feb 2026
Verified booking
It was very interesting and beautiful. It was really marvelous to see the lights around the place and the dancibg waters

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.

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

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the will-call ticket counter

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your experience to avoid delays

Ticket Redemption Point

Head to the Ground Floor of the Dubai Mall

Display the voucher at the will-call ticket counter located at the At The Top entrance on the lower ground level of the Dubai Mall

Once you have exchanged your voucher for tickets, follow the signs to the "Dubai Fountains"

Once you are outside, please look for the "Lake Ride" sign and enter the ticket kiosk in front of the Wafi Gourmet restaurant

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

The closest bus stop is The Dubai Mall, which stops right in front of the Dubai Mall

Buses 27, 28, 29, 50, 81 & F13 will get you here

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout