10 Facts About the World's Largest Performing Fountain

1️⃣Set on a man-made lake at the foot of Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai, this is an unforgettable spectacle.

2️⃣The developer, Emaar, announced the fountain's construction in June 2008.

3️⃣The project is by California-based WET Design, the firm behind the musical fountain in front of the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas.

4️⃣Construction cost – $218 million. The name was chosen through a competition.

5️⃣It opened on May 8, 2009, together with the opening ceremony of Dubai Mall.

6️⃣The fountain is 275m long. This is longer than two football fields. It consists of five circles of different diameters and two arcs.

7️⃣Inside, there are 'water robots' – jets that shoot water under pressure. Moving nozzles create a 'water dance' effect.

8️⃣Water jets reach heights of 150m – equivalent to a 50-storey building. When the fountain is running, up to 83 tonnes of water are in the air at any given second.

9️⃣6,600 lights and 25 colour projectors create 1,000+ shades of water. The fountain's light beams can be seen within a 32km radius.

🔟The fountain performs a variety of songs in different languages: from Sama Dubai in honour of Sheikh Mohammed to global hits.

The show is free

☑️Daytime:
Saturday – Thursday: 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Friday: 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

☑️Evening:
Daily, every 30 mins: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Additionally

▫️Lake boat ride
5:45 pm – 11:30 pm

Last boat departs 30 mins before closing.
Tickets: from $20

▫️The Dubai Fountain Boardwalk
10:00 am – 11:30 pm

A 272m floating platform lets you watch the show from just 9m away
Tickets: from $7

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Total real estate transaction value in the UAE capital reached $31.86 billion in January – June 2026

➤ According to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC).

Compared to H1 2025:

☑️Total Value ↑ by 112%
☑️Total Volume ↑ by 62%

In H1 2026, the following were concluded:

▫️16,838 Sales Transactions ➤ $23.4 Billion
▫️8,876 Mortgage Deals ➤ $7.3 Billion

Compared to H1 2025 in Abu Dhabi:

☑️28 Real Estate Projects Were Registered, ↑ by 16%
☑️2,000+ Brokerage Licences Were Issued, ↑ by 34%

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the capital's property reached $3.7 billion.

❗️This represents a 309% year-on-year increase

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Wadi Wurayah National Park has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

📍Fujairah

This is one of the UAE's most important natural landscapes:

▫️Freshwater Ecosystem of the Peninsula
▫️Habitat for 1,000+ Species of Animals and Plants
▫️Exposure of Ophiolite Rock Formations, Offering Key to Understanding Earth's Ancient History

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Sources: Economy Middle East, Gulf News

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➤ Dubai's luxury real estate market record
➤ Dubai real estate market in H1 2026
➤ Dubai real estate market in June 2026
➤ Abu Dhabi market growth in H1 2026
➤ New mega community by Aldar on Yas Island
➤ Grand house of the arts in Abu Dhabi
➤ New coastline project in the UAS's capital

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➤ The Dubai Fountain

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In H1 2026, Dubai office sales surpassed the full‑year 2025 total

According to the Dubai Land Department data:

➤ In January – June 2026 the emirate saw 3,415 commercial property transactions worth $5.3 billion.

❗️This is a 183% year-on-year increase in transaction value

The average transaction value doubled:

▫️H1 2025 – $762,000
▫️H1 2026 – $1.5 Million

Office properties accounted for 81% of total commercial sales. Of that:

65% ➤ 1,668 Deals Worth $3.5 Billion – Off‑plan Properties

35% ➤ 901 Deals Worth $735 Million – Existing Properties

TOP 5 areas by sales value:

1️⃣Business Bay
2️⃣Second Commercial Centre
3️⃣TECOM Site A
4️⃣Dubai Maritime City
5️⃣Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT)

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🌃 Dubai is a global leader in AI adoption.

According to Intelligent Cities Index 2026 it also ranked the world's second-most intelligent city.

The report assesses how 60+ cities across 39 countries use technology to serve their residents and businesses.

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Source: Economy Middle East

Abu Dhabi's real estate market demonstrated sustained growth in January – June 2026

In H1 2026, the total transaction value in the capital reached $32 billion.

❗️An increase of 112% compared to H1 2025

Drivers:

☑️Removal of the Minimum Down Payment for the Golden Visa
☑️Expansion of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Jurisdiction
☑️Digital Transformation

Property prices for a 1-bedroom apartment in popular areas

▫️Luxury

1️⃣Yas Island ➤ $493,000
2️⃣Al Raha Beach ➤ $480,000
3️⃣Maryah Island ➤ $335,000

▫️Mid-tier

1️⃣Al Reem Island ➤ $274,000
2️⃣Zayed City ➤ $218,000
3️⃣Masdar City ➤ $212,000

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Abu Dhabi rental property market in January – June 2026.

Rental demand remained strong in H1 2026, driven by:

☑️Freeze on Rental Increases for Tenancy Renewals
☑️Robust Construction Activity

In Q1, the capital approved 20.8 million m² of gross floor area➡️a 17% increase compared to Q1 2025.

Annual rental prices for a 1-bedroom apartment in popular areas

Luxury:

1️⃣Yas Island ➤ $37,000
2️⃣Al Raha Beach ➤ $30,000
3️⃣Corniche Area ➤ $28,000

Mid-tier:

1️⃣Al Reem Island ➤ $26,000
2️⃣Al Khalidiyah ➤ $20,000
3️⃣Hamdan Street ➤ $19,000

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Sources: Bayut, dubizzle