Whether you’re seeing it for the 1st time or the 1000th time, you can’t help but be in awe of the way the water dances, sways and rises up to the rhythm of the music. And paired with Burj Khalifa’s newly revamped light show, the Dubai Fountain Show is a sight for sore eyes. But this Saturday, April 19th get ready to say a bittersweet goodbye. Yes, you read that right. The Dubai Fountain is about to take an extended break, leaving us to wave goodbye with its final splash. In spite of how much we’ll miss the theatrics, there’s a good reason behind the hiatus. I have all the details you want to know, so keep reading to find out more.

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What’s Changing

As part of this major facelift, all performances will be paused for 5 months. To put some salt in the wound, even the popular abra rides on the fountain will be temporarily unavailable (queue sad background music). Expect a full-scale revamp that will bring upgraded choreography, advanced lighting, and a more immersive sound system. Basically, when the fountain comes back, it won’t just be better – it’ll be on another level.

When To Expect The Grand Return

Ready for some good news now? There’s already a strict deadline in place. If everything goes according to plan, the Dubai Fountain will make its grand return by October 2025. That may feel like a long wait, but knowing Dubai, you’ll have plans lined up for every weekend leading up to its grand return!

A Temporary Goodbye, But An Exciting Future

Yes, the idea of five months without the fountain is heartbreaking, but let’s look at the bright side – when it returns, it’s going to be even more spectacular than before.

A place where hundreds of proposals have happened, tourist’s have experienced their first taste of real Dubai magic, and evening strolls filled with laughter – the Dubai Fountain Show has been the backdrop to some of our favourite memories in the city. It will be truly missed during these 5 months.