Dubai has more than 400 world records!
Dubai has already set many different world records – 425 to be precise and a new world record has just been added to this impressive list.
The largest fountain show in the world opened in October 2020 at The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah.
In this article you can read all about the Palm Fountain at The Pointe, how to get there, the timings of the fountain show and how to visit the Palm Fountain.
The Palm Fountain: Largest fountain show in the world
At The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah you can enjoy the largest fountain show in the world. Just like the Dubai Fountains at Dubai Mall, this show is performed with music and lights at various pre-set times.
Palm Fountain opened successfully in October 2020
In October 2020 the Palm Fountain was opened with a great spectacle. Everyone gathered at The Palm to experience the light and water show for the first time.
The fountain covers an area of 1300 m2, has more than 3000 LED lights and a super shooter fountain that shoots a water jet no less than 105 meters high.
Palm Fountain vs Dubai Fountain at Burj Khalifa
What is the difference between the Palm Fountain and the Dubai Fountain at the Burj Khalifa? First of all, the Palm Fountain is of course much larger.
In addition, the location is also very different where the Palm Fountain at The Palm Jumeirah is located, about half an hour’s drive from the fountain at Dubai Mall.
Palm Fountain topples Dubai Fountain as the world’s largest fountain show
Until October 2020, the Dubai Fountain was the largest fountain show in the world. Now the Palm Fountain has toppled the Dubai Fountain.
The Palm Fountain is spread over 1 300m2 of seawater and thus broke the world record for the largest fountain in the world.
Technical facts about the Palm Fountain
How to get to the Palm Fountain by public transport
If you want to watch the Palm Fountain show, you can reach The Pointe in several ways:
By taxi
You can request a taxi via the Careem App (Halla service), or flag a Taxi along the road. Most taxi drivers know where the Palm Fountain is, but you can also send them to The Pointe.
Metro
Do you want to reach the Palm Fountain by metro? Then take the red line to Nakheel from where you can walk to the tram that takes you to Palm Jumeirah 1 from where another tram will take you to The Pointe.
Bus
There are no buses on the Palm. Take a bus to Palm Jumeirah 1 station where you can take the metro to The Pointe.
Things to do near the Palm Fountain
What else is there to do on The Palm?
Atlantis hotel
The Atlantis Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in the world. This gigantic hotel has its own water park, a bay where you can swim with dolphins, an aquarium, and a lot of shopping and dining experiences.
By the way, did you know that when you choose to stay at the hotel you and the other guests get free access to the water park and aquarium? This is generally cheaper than buying a ticket!
Nakheel Shopping
Nakheel Shopping – also called Nakheel Mall, is a large luxury mall located on The Palm. Here you can shop and eat to your heart’s content.
The Lost Chambers Aquarium
The Lost Chambers Aquarium is an Aquarium located in The Atlantis Hotel. This large aquarium is worth a visit for anyone who likes to snorkel, dive, or just enjoy visiting an aquarium.