Wondering why the famous Dubai Fountain paused? Well, you are not alone. Almost everyone has this question on their mind. The Dubai Fountain is the world’s most renowned dancing fountain. The fountain recorded its last show in April. As of now, it is going through a five-month-long facelift. Locals have noticed construction fences by the Dubai Mall Waterfront Promenade. Besides, the Burj Lake also dried up. Nobody knows what exactly is happening behind the construction fences.
Why the Dubai Fountain is Off and what’s coming up?
Emaar developed this world-famous dancing fountain. They recently shared some behind-the-scenes videos of the renovation work on Instagram. The video gave fans a sneak peek into the maintenance work of the largest choreographed fountain. The entire process is nothing less than wonderful. A lot of things are coming up with water-cleaning robots and new glowing tiles.
What’s going on behind the scenes?
The biggest upgrade is going to be the installation of a new floor. The video posted by Emaar explained that the old floor would often crack. So, it requires a replacement with a durable and water-resistant base.
The latest flooring will include a special waterproofing layer over the treated concrete blocks. After that, it will be covered with a primer and an insulation system to enhance water retention.
Hence, this will lead to a better-performing structured floor. Furthermore, it will also look stunning. So, the viewers will notice the blue tiles underneath the water from every angle.
Is the Dubai Fountain lake huge?
The lake is equal to the size of 18 football fields. Underneath the surface lies a complex system of water jets, robotic arms, and lighting. All these things work together during the fountain show, which amazes the viewers. That’s how the Dubai Fountain dances to the music and light.
What goes into the working of the fountain show?
As per the engineering team, it takes more than a week to program one song. Besides, there are robots to choreograph the water movement. Others take care of the lighting and fix the jet spray to the music beats.
Who is handling the work?
Hundreds of laborers have been appointed for the renovation process. They are working across the lake and behind the scenes to revamp the Fountain. The water level here is 1.3 meters deep, which is shallow to work in. Also, it is quite deep to hold the powerful jets.
How are workers keeping the water clean?
Multiple robots are present at the Dubai Fountain’s lakebed. Besides, the brand-new soft flooring makes the cleaning process quick and efficient. Furthermore, the robots collect water samples daily from different points in the lake. This ensures proper maintenance of quality standards.
What can visitors expect to see as of now?
The Dubai Fountain is currently out of action. But Emaar decided to hold the faith of the visitors. So, the area currently has construction fences with a twist. Visitors will notice smart display screens. The screens play footage of the Fountain show paired with the Burj Khalifa light show. Although the real fountain is under servicing, your visual retreat won’t stop.
How to experience the Dubai Fountain Show?
There are multiple viewing points in Dubai to enjoy the Dubai Fountain Show. So, book your tickets from Efficient Tourism for the best experience.
- Dubai Fountain Lake Ride Tickets- An enriching experience of viewing the fountain show in action. The Dubai Fountain Lake ride tickets include an Abra ride on the Burj Lake. It offers up-close views of the fountain show.
- Burj Khalifa ‘At the Top’ Tickets- Need a bird’s eye view of the Dubai Fountain in action? Book the Burj Khalifa ‘At the Top’ tickets to get unobstructed views of the Dubai Fountain from Level 124.
