Singing Fountains in Dubai (Dubai Fountain)
Singing Fountains in Dubai is a bright and amazing structure of the UAE, which symbolizes the luxury and wealth of this region. The attraction is located at the foot of the Burj Khalifa tower. The singing fountains of Dubai are considered one of the largest on the planet: the jet can rise to a height of about 150 meters, which corresponds to the level of the fiftieth floor of the skyscraper.
.The total length of the structure is 275 meters. It is a bizarre loop with five central elements located along it. Powerful water cannons and modern shooters, allowing to create jets of different height, shape and angle of inclination, multicolored spotlights – all this is the basis of the extravaganza shows. They are accompanied by famous Arabic musical compositions and world hits such as “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson, “Time to say goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli and Luciano Pavarotti.
History of Creation
The singing fountains were created by American firm WET Design on behalf of Dubai-based Emaar Properties PJSC. According to the plan, they were to become a decoration of the Dubai Mall. The project was not the first large-scale development of the Californian company, it was also engaged in the creation of the famous Bellagio, located in the gambling capital of the world. However, the musical fountain in the UAE overshadowed its American counterpart, surpassing it in scale and luxury.
.Construction began in mid-2008 and continued until May 2009, when the structure was presented to the public at the grand opening of the shopping center. The project required not only complex communications, but also the creation of an artificial reservoir with a total area of more than ten hectares. All this required significant investments. Thus, the total amount by the most modest calculations amounted to 218 million U.S. dollars.
.It is noteworthy that Emaar Properties is not going to stop there. A few years ago, the continuation of the work was announced. It is assumed that the height of the jet will be almost doubled, that is, it will reach the figure of 275 meters.
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The name “The Dubai Fountain” was chosen from hundreds of options proposed at a specially announced tender. This option was favored for its simplicity and brevity.
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Interesting facts
The lighting rays of the Singing Fountains are so strong that they can be seen thirty-two kilometers away. More than 6,500 spotlights and 25 colored spotlights are used to create the lighting effects.
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The overall performance consists of small parts. Their duration depends on the duration of the music tracks, which follow at short intervals. Each one is unique and includes complex figures designed by engineers and physicists. Interestingly, it can take several months to create a single composition.
.How to get there
To see the musical fountains of Dubai, you need to go to Dubai Mall. You can use the subway to do this, get off at the Burj Khalifa station on the red line.
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You can also reach the Mall from anywhere in the city by buses. Routes 29, 27, F13 all go to the attraction, suitable stops are Dubai Mall Terminus, Burj Khalifa, The Palace Hotel.
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Alternatively, you can also book a cab. This option will be the most convenient but costly.
.To get a good look at all the elements of the compositions, it is desirable to position yourself on a high point. An excellent option will be the observation deck of the Burj Kalifa tower. From there, the Singing Fountains are visible as on the palm of your hand, but you will have to pay for admission. They are also clearly visible from the bridge nearby.
.Opening hours
The performances are scheduled every half an hour. During the daytime it is from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm, the evening session is from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on weekdays and until 11:00 pm on weekends. There is absolutely no charge to attend the show.
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