Dubai by Night: Burj Khalifa, Water Canal & Fountain Show

Four Hours Through Dubai After Dark: Madinat Jumeirah to the Burj Khalifa

You board at 7pm and spend four hours moving through Dubai's lit-up landmarks: the Madinat Jumeirah marketplace, Dubai Water Canal, Dubai Frame, Dinosaur Park, DIFC, and the Burj Khalifa with its fountain show. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is multilingual audio guidance. You get out at photo stops but don't need to arrange transport between them or time the fountain show yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Dubai Water Canal10m
2. Dubai Framepassing by

Evening tour of Dubai highlights

• Start at Madinat Jumeirah marketplace
• Wander and discover Arabian treasures
• Photo stop at Jumeira Beach
• Photo stop at Dubai Water Canal
• Pass by the Dubai Frame
• Admire Dinosaur and Glow park lights
• Enter DIFC financial and art center
• End at Downtown Dubai
• View Burj Khalifa and fountain show

The experience

The bus leaves at 7pm, and you're heading straight into the part of Dubai most tourists miss: the one that lights up when the sun goes down. You start at Madinat Jumeirah, a marketplace built to look like an old Arabian souk, overlooking the water. It's the kind of place where you can actually walk around without a guide talking at you, pick up whatever catches your eye, and get a sense of what the old trading routes might have felt like, except with air conditioning and modern shops tucked inside. From there the evening unfolds in stops, not a rushed blur.

The driver takes you past Jumeira Beach (white sand, Persian Gulf light hitting it at night), and then to the Dubai Water Canal, a 3.2-kilometer waterway that cuts through Business Bay on its way to the creek. It's a photo stop, so you get out, frame the lit-up buildings reflecting in the water, and move on. Then comes the Dubai Frame, two 150-meter towers connected by a 93-meter bridge at the top. It's the world's largest picture frame, which sounds gimmicky until you see it, and then it's just a fact that sticks with you. After that you pass through the Dinosaur and Glow park (lit up, surreal), and into DIFC, the financial district that's also become an art and restaurant hub. Zuma, Petite Maison, Cipriani are there if you want to know what's around, but the tour itself is just a drive-through.

The whole thing ends in Downtown Dubai, where the Burj Khalifa rises in front of you: 828 meters, the world's tallest building, and it looks even taller at night. The fountain show is the finale, water choreographed to music and light, and it runs every 30 minutes. The audio guide comes in ten languages, so you're not dependent on the driver's English or anyone else's pace. The vehicle is modern and air-conditioned, which matters in Dubai. The whole tour is four hours, door to door, and children under 12 get 30 percent off.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
• entry to Madinat Jumeirah marketplace with time to explore.
• photo stops at Jumeira Beach, Dubai Water Canal, and Dubai Frame.
• views of Dinosaur and Glow park and DIFC district.
• close viewing of the Burj Khalifa and the fountain show.
• multilingual audio guide in ten languages.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Friday and SundayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 100

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 19 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line - Kurban Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Dubai's main evening landmarks without arranging your own transport between them or timing the fountain show: the fixed 7pm departure and four-hour route handle both.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What time does the tour start and how long is it?

The tour departs at 7pm and runs for approximately four hours.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, round-trip transportation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle is included.

What languages are available?

The driver speaks English and Arabic. Audio guiding is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Korean.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour. Cancellations made after that are charged in full.

Will the fountain show be running when I visit?

The fountain show is closed April 19th and reopens September 30th. Check the exact dates if you're traveling during that window.

Are there any rules about photography?

Always ask permission before photographing local residents. Photographing local women is not permitted.