Final Act.
The first part of April was about my sister's visit to the UAE. It was only for two weeks, so we had to fit as many attractions as our time and energy could allow.
She came close to the Eid Al Fitr holidays, and knowing how busy the Dubai Mall could get on holidays like these, I told her we should skip it and see if we could fit it before she flies out. We came back to Dubai a day before her flight (she told about her Dubai experience here) and visited the Museum of the Future and the Dubai Mall briefly.
Going to the Dubai Mall meant we had to walk 1.5kms from the Dubai Metro station and given that we were both tired (she was already sick from all the busy days), it was a struggle but we still made the experience count.
We took time to stop and admire the tallest building in the world - the Burj Khalifa, during this 1.5km endure.
We had late lunch at the food court and contemplated whether or not we'd go find the Dubai Fountain and watch the fountain show. The news said the Fountain Show would close for renovation for a few months. Despite the odds, we found ourselves walking and literally dragging ourselves towards the fountain.
We found a perfect spot on the first floor through the Apple Store. We waited there until 6:30pm when the next show was scheduled.
Meanwhile, we marveled at the beautiful view of the Dubai skyscrapers and the sunset in the backdrop.
There were still a lot of people waiting for the show, and we were lucky to get a better view from above. I remember when we came here with my father years ago during the Eid Al Adha holiday - there were so many people, there was barely any space to move. It was a traumatic experience for him. Lol.
Finally, the show started. It was still early into the night, so there was not light on the fountain show, or maybe it was just not noticeable?
The fountain show lasted for about 3 minutes. Accompanied by classical music, the water danced and rose, creating a really wonderful spectacle. It was worth the walk, anyhow. LOL.
Dubai Fountains Grand Finale - 6 Facts Before Its Renovation Closure
At least, that's the grand finale to my sister's visit to the UAE. Quite memorable, I'd say considering we asked Gemini to create a Dubai itinerary for us that won't break the bank. LOL
And finally, another photo of the Burj Khalifa...
April 10, 2025
Dubai Fountain, Dubai Mall
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