Nobody can escape the compelling beauty and charisma of Dubai Fountain, an embellishing array of light, water and music. The tallest performing fountain located in Downtown Dubai, Dubai Fountain has thousands of visitors every day. This is the second biggest choreographed music fountain established on the huge manmade lake at Burj Khalifa equipped with 6600 lights and 25 coloured projectors.The water comes up to 500 feet in the air with the soothing music of traditional Arabic or contemporary style. WET Design is the master brain worked behind the design of the Dubai Fountain. They are a California based company which constructed Bellagio Hotel Lake in Las Vegas.Highlights: The unique design of the fountain amuses everyone as it comprises of five circles of different sizes and two arcs. The powerful water nozzles give the potential to reach the magnificent heights. The Dubai Fountain Lake boat ride is a celebrated fun activity available here which would give the visitors an amazing chance to watch the beauty of a rare combination of music, light and water together very closely. But the boat ride will be operational from 05:45 pm to 11:30 pm.Location: The Dubai Mall, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai. It is located about 2.7 kms away from the main city of Dubai.Timings: Afternoon shows are on all days except Friday from 01:00 pm t0 01:30 pm. On Friday, the afternoon show will be at 01:30 pm extending up to 02:00 pm. Evening shows are starting at 06:00 pm and ending at 11:00 pm, every 30 minutes.Price: The entry is completely free.
Sprawling across the Hatta mountainous area, 100 kms away from Dubai city is Hatta Heritage Village overlooking the two mammoth mountains which were called Hajaran. The village was originated about 3000 years ago but now it is opened to the public in a revamped condition.The village possesses 30 buildings, shops where the traditional heritage collections are sold, a group of farms supported by a fresh water canal. Before there was an archaeological cemetery. The historically important village is visited by hundreds of tourists every day from all over the world.A unique chance to discover how the traditional rural lives in this mountainous regions was is hidden in the village in the form of prototypes, models, document etc which can be found in 17 houses, castles and a fortress. You can witness the old armours used in the wars like rifles, guns and cannons and other household materials like furnishings, pottery, copper etc.Highlights: The heritage village hosts multiple events like UAE National Day, Dubai Shopping Festival and Flag Day etc. This village is the spot where the traditions, culture, livelihood and economic development of emirates can be seen and understood to an extent. The Government has preserved all the original items belonged to the village years ago and keeping its value vibrant still.Location: The village is located at Hatta in Dubai. It lies about 156 kms away from Dubai city. One can reach the village via Sharjah- Kalba road from Dubai.Timings: The village is open on all days except Thursday from 07:30 am to 08:30 pm and on Fridays, it will be open from 02:30 pm to 08:30 pm.Price: The entrance to the village is free of charge.
Beachgoers will definitely sign up for JBR Beach aka Jumeirah Beach Resort Beach which has the shining crystalline grains on the shore and the turquoise water in the front. So far, this is one of the best beaches in Dubai that has everything to muster public in large numbers. A wide assemblage of water based activities both fun and adventurous have countless admirers still.The Jumeirah hotel at the distance makes a scenic picture which can be utilized as the perfect background for your photograph. Perhaps, the calm water creates friendly connection with you and thus kids as well can freely enjoy playing in the water.All types of water sports and activities can be done on the beach but people usually choose banana boat ride, parasailing, wake board, fly board etc. But the beach offers enough options to swimming and snorkeling as the water is crystal clear. While a camel safari on the soft, sinking sand bed will be renewing experience you can ask for.Highlights: There are multiple activities available on the beach but the cruise on the sea would be a remarkable experience one can have while in Dubai. The numerous hotels on the shore try something new every time to entertain the guests arriving to relax on the beach or they provide the safety guaranteed water sports and activities at reasonable rates.The cascading sunset views from the beach have already plenty of admirers, for it spreads the unusual colours on the emerald coloured sea and on the pure white sandy beach turning them to outshine even the Jumeirah Hotel. The Jumeirah Beach Residence on the coast of the beach has gained wide acceptance and thus tourists arrive here as an avalanche.Location: The beach is located at Jumeirah, 25 kms away from Dubai city and one can arrive here if the Abu Dhabi-Ghweifat International Highway is taken.Timings: Opens from 7:00 AM- 10:00 PM.
