Dubai Fountain Set to Reopens on October 1 After Major Renovation
- Iconic Attraction Completes Five-Month Transformation
The world’s most impressive water feature, the Dubai Fountain, was launched in October following a comprehensive five-month overhaul. According to press releases from Emaar and Time Out Dubai, the closure commenced in April 2025 and is scheduled to reopen on October 1, 2025.
- Improvements that increase Visual and Audio Experience
Other important improvements include new water-tolerant flooring to prevent future cracking problems, enhanced lighting, stronger sound systems, and reworked choreography to improve the drama of the fountain’s performance.
- Social media revolutionized & stimulated speculation
This time, during late August 2025—after the water started flowing in the fountain basin again—there was a resurgence among guests primarily due to watching videos in which the fountain is shown. At that time, Emaar had not announced an official reopening date. However, several promotional advertisements and leaks from Emaar hinted at the October 1 relaunch.
- Confirmed Reopening Date
Time Out Dubai officially confirmed that the Department of Tourism & Economic Strategy in Dubai plans to completely reopen the Dubai Fountain starting on Wednesday, October 1. This is consistent with internal communications at Emaar and real footage provided online and through social media.
- Global foothold with significance
At the base of the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain is the largest choreographed fountain system in the world, covering 275 m and capable of ejecting water as jets as high as 500 ft above the building, flexibly synchronized with the light and music. Its comeback signifies the regeneration of one of Dubai’s most cherished entertainment icons.
Conclusion
After months of renovation and public anticipation, the wait is finally over—the Dubai Fountain is set to reopen on October 1, 2025. Dubai’s biggest water-and-light show has gone up a notch in Downtown Dubai, promising visitors a more stunning, powerful, and transformative water-and-light performance. Keep up to date for showtimes, new features, and opening-day celebrations.