Duration
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Guided tour
Transfers available
Pickup available
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See the Burj Al Arab lit after dark — the sail-shaped hotel sits on its own island and changes colour throughout the night on a programmed sequence.
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Your guide times the route so you arrive at the Dubai Fountain viewing area before a scheduled show — no guessing, no waiting on the wrong side.
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The Dubai Fountain is the world's largest choreographed fountain: 275 metres wide, shooting water 150 metres high, with 6,600 lights and 50 colour projectors.
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Choose Shared Transfers for a social group tour, or Private Transfers for an exclusive vehicle — same route, different dynamic.
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Bottled water and a digital ticket are included; your guide is available in English throughout.
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Shared or private Hotel pick-up and drop-off (based on option selected)
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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English-speaking guide
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Burj Al Arab exterior photo stop
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Dubai Fountain show (ground-level viewing)
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Bottled water
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Burj Al Arab entry
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Burj Khalifa At the Top ticket
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Food and additional drinks
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Gratuities
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
A 2–3 hour night tour by vehicle with a Burj Al Arab photo stop and a timed Dubai Fountain show — hotel transfers and guide included.
Dubai after the sun goes down
Pick-up from your hotel happens after sunset — the exact time depends on season, but your guide confirms at booking. The city changes materially at night: the Sheikh Zayed Road towers shift to their lit facades, the mosques are illuminated in white and gold, and the contrast between the old creek district and the new waterfront becomes its own kind of spectacle. Your guide narrates the engineering and architectural stories behind what you're seeing as the route moves south toward the coast.
The Burj and the Fountain
The Burj Al Arab stop gives you a clear photo position from the public causeway entrance — the building reads completely differently at night, lit against the black Gulf behind it. Your guide explains the structural engineering: the building stands on 250 concrete piles driven into an artificial island, and its 321-metre height was specifically calculated to make it the tallest hotel in the world at the time of completion in 1999. The finale is the Fountain: your guide positions the group at the ground-level viewing terrace on the Burj Khalifa Lake 60 minutes before a scheduled show. When it fires — 22,000 gallons of water, choreographed to music, visible from 27 kilometres away — there's nothing quite like being level with it rather than watching from above.
What to bring
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Comfortable shoes for walking.
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A camera to capture the stunning sights.
Accessibility
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The tour is wheelchair accessible.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Specialized infant seats are available.
What’s not allowed
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Outside food and drinks.
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Large bags or backpacks.
Additional information
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Minimum of 2 tickets required per booking.
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The Dubai Fountain runs approximately every 30 minutes from 6pm on weekdays and 1pm on Fridays; the guide times your arrival to catch a show.
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Tours operate year-round; evening temperatures October–March are comfortable (18–25°C). May–September evenings are warm (30–35°C) but the vehicle is fully air-conditioned.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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