Dubai Fountain, world's largest performing fountain, is all set to reopen with new upgrades

One of Dubai's most iconic landmarks, the Dubai Fountain, is set to make a grand return in early October 2025 after a five-month hiatus for extensive maintenance and upgrades.

According to a report by Emarat Al Youm, the world's largest performing fountain, in Downtown Dubai beside the Burj Khalifa, has already been refilled with water, signalling the end of a major refurbishment programme.

Visitors can look forward to enhanced technology, upgraded sound and lighting, and fresh choreography designed to make its shows more spectacular than ever.

Since debuting, the Dubai Fountain has captivated millions with its synchronised displays of music, water, and light, becoming a centrepiece of celebration in the city and a global cultural symbol.

Stretching across a lake the size of 18 football fields, the fountain's performances are carefully programmed for precision and artistry.

Beneath the surface lies a complex network of robotic arms, fixed water jets, and synchronised lighting systems-all meticulously choreographed to create moments of magic for audiences worldwide.

Programming a single song for the Dubai Fountain is no small feat. Emaar's engineers reveal that each performance can take several weeks to perfect.

When in action, the fountain can shoot up to 22,000 gallons of water as high as 140 metres into the air, paired with dramatic lighting and music for a truly unforgettable spectacle.

The refurbishment is not just cosmetic. Emaar has replaced the old floor, prone to cracking, with a shiny, reinforced concrete surface that insulates water more effectively.

The upgrades also include advanced technologies for improved choreography, sound, and lighting systems. Robots will now play a bigger role in controlling water movements and lighting, ensuring each show is even more dynamic and visually striking.

Hundreds of workers have been involved in the renovation, operating in and around the 1.3-metre-deep Burj Lake.

Underwater robots have been used to clean the lakebed, and the new flooring allows for quicker and more efficient cleaning. Regular water quality checks are also carried out to maintain high standards.

Even while the fountain has been out of action, Emaar ensured the site remained a draw for visitors.

The construction fencing around the fountain was creatively transformed into digital display screens, playing archival footage of past fountain shows in sync with the Burj Khalifa light show.

This clever touch kept the spirit of the Dubai Fountain alive, offering tourists and residents a taste of its spectacle while upgrades were underway.