Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Fountain is a magnificent landmark in Dubai, which is a wonderful addition to the huge Burj Khalifa skyscraper. It is located in the middle of an urban artificial lake in the most central part of Dubai. The fountain has a simply charming appearance, its length is as much as 275 meters, and the water jets shoot to a height of 150 meters. If you compare it with a skyscraper, it reaches its 50th floor.
The Dubai Fountain looks especially beautiful when illuminated by multicolored floodlights. There are more than 6.5 thousand of them here.
Emaar took over the construction of this well-known landmark in Dubai back in 2008. The estimated design cost of the fountain, as well as the artificial lake and filters, was approximately $218 million. The name of the fountain was decided thanks to a competition that was specially held here in the same year.
The grand opening of the fountain took place in May 2009. A year later, a statement was made here that the height of the jets could reach as much as 275 meters.
In a second, this fountain can spew about 83 tons of water. Its system is equipped with numerous spotlights, of which there are 6,600 pieces, as well as 25 color spotlights. In 2010, the fountain was equipped with the latest equipment, which made the spectacle brighter and more attractive, because it creates the effect of smoke and fire. The fountain's jets are continuously moving, while drawing various shapes. The light that comes from the Dubai Fountain can be seen from 32 km away.
You can watch the wonderful dance of the fountain any day in the evening. The musical sound that serves as an integral accompaniment to the dancing water jets of the Dubai Fountain is simply mesmerizing.
