The Pointe by Nakheel will unveil a new fountain

The Pointe by Nakheel will unveil a new fountain, called ‘The Palm Fountain’. This new waterfront attraction on Palm Jumeirah will attempt to break a Guinness World Records (GWR) title on October 22 as the world’s largest fountain.

Spread over 14,000 sqft of seawater, 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 firework show.

As The Pointe by Nakheel will unveil world’s largest fountain, 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.”

“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,” added Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO, DFRE.

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.

“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’,” stated Shaddy Gaad, senior marketing manager – MENA, Guinness World Records.

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