When you are chasing some peaceful moments in Dubai, you can go out for a lake ride at the Dubai Fountain. This particular activity offers a great picturesque view of the city where you will watch the mesmerizing performance of the world’s best fountain system. This particular boat ride on Dubai Lake is set against the marvelous Burj Khalifa. In short, this is truly a magical experience where you’ll be riding the traditional abra offering a great visual spectacle to the riders.
The Lake View Experience Dubai- An overview
When you go for a lake ride at Dubai Fountain, you will be sailing on a traditional wooden abra. This abra will take you through the serene waters of Burj Lake. This Dubai Lake Cruise is a 30-minute journey that offers you a clear yet breathtaking view of the fountain water jets choreographed in the best possible manner. These water jets have the capacity to soar over a height of 500 feet. Moreover, you’ll be glad to know that the water jets illuminate more than 6,000 lights.
Additionally, these are accompanied by a wide range of musical pieces. Hence, if you are looking forward to having a perfect blend of light, water, and music, then this is your chance. Book your Waterfront Ride Dubai experience right away.
Pricing and packages for abra ride at Dubai Lake
- Price for a standard ticket– AED 68.25 per person
- Burj Khalifa + Dubai Fountain Lake Ride Combo- AED 180-250 per person
- Dubai Fountain Lake Ride + Burj Khalifa (At The Top) Combo– AED 190-250 per person
- Premium Private Abra– AED 500-600 per boat
How do you book a Dubai Scenic Lake Ride?
There are different platforms via which you can obtain your tickets for the Lake Ride at Dubai Fountain. Many tour and travel operators offer their own packages and also allow you to curate any package of your choice to enjoy the lake ride and other scenic attractions in the city. Find below the means through which you can book your tickets to this experience:
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Booking through the official website-
You can make your bookings through the official website of Dubai Lake. If you are confused about the website, you can navigate to the “Burj Khalifa- At The Top” website which allows you to book your tickets for this activity as well.
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Via authorized resellers-
Explore the web for authentic and authorized re-sellers and connect with them to enjoy hassle-free bookings to this activity.
The Lake Excursion Dubai Timings
The Lake Ride at Dubai Fountain operates every day and the schedule for the same is given below:
- Afternoon Timing– Every (Except Friday) from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM and on Friday from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM
- Evening Timing– Every day from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (departs every 30 minutes)
Note: The show timing might vary on public holidays. The last boat departs 30 minutes before the closure of the activity.
Dubai Lake ride location
You can easily locate the Dubai Lake present right next to The Dubai Mall. This is present right at the base of the Burj Khalifa. Here is how you can reach the Lake Tour Dubai location:
- Via Metro- To reach the Lake Ride at Dubai Fountain, you can take the “Red Line” to the “Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall” station. From there, your destination is within walking distance.
- Via Bus- Visitors can take the bus for Routes 27 and 29 services.
- By Car- You can easily navigate to the location by following the Google map directions through your personal vehicle. Once you reach there, you can easily park your vehicles at the available parking lot of the Dubai Mall.
After reaching there, you can further navigate to the Lower Ground floor where you can find the boarding point to enjoy the Scenic Water Ride Dubai.
Important Notice for Visitors
Though tourist attractions such as Dubai Lagoon Experience and Dubai Waterfront Adventure remain open every day, Lake Ride at Dubai Fountain is soon going to be renovated. This means, it will undergo a temporary closure from April 19th, 2025 for five months and is expected to re-open in the month of September.
This closure will result in a heightened experience and is supposed to have significant upgrades with improved choreography. Before you book your tickets to this experience, we recommend you check the official website for the latest updates and plan your visit accordingly.
