Timeline
17:05
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
Walk the underwater tunnel behind the scenes at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. The giant 51 m long tank is less crowded in the late afternoon, allowing you to see the 140 fish species and King Krok in comfortable light.
17:30
Walk 11 minutes SW to Burj Park. This urban park on the manmade island of Burj Lake offers a wide, open view of the Dubai Fountain and the city skyline as the sun begins to dip.
17:50
Stand at the Dubai Fountain viewpoint. The world's largest dancing fountain begins its evening shows as the golden light fades. The jet shoots water up to 150 m, creating a dramatic silhouette against the darkening sky.
18:30
Head to The Dubai Mall for dinner. The mall is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 24:00 on Thursdays and Saturdays. With over 1,200 shops, you have plenty of options for a meal after the fountain show.
19:20
End the night with a drink at At.Mosphere Burj Khalifa. This café is open until 01:00 and offers a relaxed atmosphere to wind down after a full evening out.
Local tip
The Dubai Mall and Aquarium are connected. Use the internal walkways to avoid the heat or wind outside. Check the fountain show schedule upon arrival, as times vary.
Check before you go
- Dubai Aquarium hours: Mo-We,Su 10:00-23:00; Th-Sa 10:00-24:00
- The Dubai Mall hours: Mo-We,Su 10:00-23:00; Th-Sa 10:00-24:00
- At.Mosphere Burj Khalifa hours: Mo-Su 08:00-01:00
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dubai (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).