Dubai, UAE: The Pointe, Dubai’s premier lifestyle and dining destination by Nakheel Malls, is gearing up to launch the world’s largest fountain. ‘The Palm Fountain’, Palm Jumeirah’s latest waterfront attraction, will attempt to break a Guinness World Records™ (GWR) title on Thursday, 22 October during its inaugural launch event, and the public is invited to witness the celebration.

Spread over 14,000 sqft of sea water, the fountain’s super shooter will stand tall at 105 metres and come alive with over 3,000 LED lights. The attraction is the only multicoloured fountain in Dubai and is a celebration of Dubai’s resurgence and ambition to aim for the sky. On the day of the launch event, visitors of The Pointe are invited to enjoy an entire day of festivities, with all-day events and competitions from The Pointe’s restaurants and, starting at 4pm, an array of live entertainment including multiple DJ sets, dance shows, performers, a magical fireworks show.

Omar Khoory, Managing Director, Nakheel Malls, said: “Nakheel Malls is proud to launch The Palm Fountain, a celebration of Dubai’s resilience and building on the expanding portfolio of iconic attractions on Palm Jumeirah. As pioneers of retail and lifestyle destinations in Dubai, the launch of The Palm Fountain is a testament to our commitment to support retailers and push boundaries to provide our customers with unique experiences. We look forward to the inspiration this will bring customers at The Pointe, residents of Palm Jumeirah, our retailers, tourists and the wider community”.

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), said: “The Palm Fountain is yet another incredible addition to Dubai’s list of world-famous landmarks and is sure to be a big draw among residents and visitors alike. Its launch further cements the city’s status as a must-visit destination where guests from around the world can experience the best sights and sounds as well as unrivalled retail and tourist spaces. The Pointe’s standing as one of Dubai’s premier dining and leisure destinations has been further elevated with the unveiling of this record-breaking new attraction.”


Image courtesy Nakheel Malls

The Palm Fountain will have 20 bespoke shows with five different shows running daily between sunset to midnight (7pm to 12am) while swaying to an array of popular songs including Khaleeji, pop, classic, international and more. Each show will last for three minutes and will be performed every 30 minutes.

Shaddy Gaad, Senior Marketing Manager - MENA, Guinness World Records™, said: “This is a great addition to Dubai’s long list of attractions that make this city iconic. GWR is in the process of verifying the Largest fountain and we look forward to hopefully seeing this world-class landmark being declared Officially Amazing™.”

Once the clock strikes 8pm on 22 October, spectators can enjoy the breathtaking views of The Palm Fountain show from 30 different restaurants at The Pointe. The day-long event is open to the public upon registration, and the first 5,000 customers who arrive will receive a free LED wristband.

The public is encouraged to RSVP for the launch event and join in The Palm Fountain’s Guinness World Records™ attempt via platinumlist.net. For guaranteed restaurant seating, the public is highly advised to book a table at any of the restaurants at The Pointe. Free shuttle buses will be available to take visitors from Nakheel Mall to The Pointe every 30 minutes.

  • The Palm Fountain Inaugural Launch Event will take place on 22 October
  • Time: 4pm until midnight.
  • Where: East and West promenade of The Pointe.
  • Tickets to attend are free to the public upon registration via net 

For more updates on new offers, events and activities on The Pointe, please visit https://www.thepointe.ae/en and https://www.instagram.com/thepointepalm/, https://www.facebook.com/ThePointePalm/, https://twitter.com/ThePointePalm 

About The Pointe (www.ThePointe.ae)

The Pointe is an iconic waterfront dining and entertainment destination managed by Nakheel Malls. Home to many local concepts, The Pointe is located on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah with a publicly accessible pristine beach area for hours of fun in the sun. The dog-friendly destination spans 1.4 million square feet with a mix of food, entertainment and lifestyle offerings to be enjoyed from before sunrise to the break of dawn. The Pointe is also home to a 1.5-kilometer promenade for sporting activities and leisurely strolls, the infamous Guy Fieri dine-in cinema by Reel Cinemas, a children’s play area in the flagship of Cheeky Monkeys, a convenient Union COOP supermarket, gyms and fitness centers, beauty salons and unique gifting concepts, as well as a car park for 1,400 vehicles. Set to open in October 2020, The Palm Fountain on The Pointe will feature a spectacular and colorful dancing fountain offering stunning, daily shows from 7pm onward.

About Nakheel Malls (www.nakheel.com)

Nakheel Malls is a leading developer of retail experiences with a distinct portfolio of iconic lifestyle, shopping, dining and entertainment destinations across Dubai. Its strong heritage has been a driving force behind its well-established footprint, which spans 1.4 million square metres of gross leasable space. Nakheel Malls’ 14 developments and 5,000 retailers together shape the lifestyle of 90 million customers every year.

The Palm Jumeirah - Nakheel’s award-winning, world-famous landmark and a symbol of the UAE’s ambition and creativity - is home to Nakheel Mall, Golden Mile Galleria, The Pointe, Club Vista Mare and The Palm Monorail, a celebration of enhanced lifestyle experiences for residents and tourists alike. The Palm Fountain, The View and Palm West Beach will launch in due course.

Nakheel Malls’ expanding portfolio is a testament to its creative spirit that reflects people’s aspirations. It includes distinguished, large-scale shopping centres such as Ibn Battuta Mall, Dragon Mart and a collection of Pavilions located across six Nakheel residential communities. Upcoming projects include Souk Warsan, Al Khail Avenue and The Circle Mall.

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