Missed Dubai Fountain closure? Watch crowd groove to final shows’ playlist

Dubai: The Dubai Fountain went out with a musical bang on Saturday evening—offering a genre-spanning playlist that had the crowd grooving, recording, and soaking in the spectacle one last time before the landmark closed for a five-month renovation.

The tallest performing fountain in the world, set on the 30-acre Burj Lake, is known for its choreographed water jets that dance to a range of songs, from classical to contemporary Arabic to world music.

During Saturday’s shows, visitors grooved to a mix of Arabic, pop, K-pop, and even children’s music as the water jets swirled in sync with the lively tunes.

Dedicated to Dubai

The final evening’s playlist began with ‘Sharak Al Ghay Fi Sama Dubai’ by Emirati artist Mehad Hamad—a stirring anthem rich in cultural symbolism. The song pays tribute to the city’s unique identity and heritage. Rooted in traditional Emirati music and poetry, its inclusion set a nostalgic and patriotic tone for the evening, anchoring the show in the spirit of the nation before moving into a global mix of tracks.

The final song of the night, the last track before the fountain’s temporary pause, was also dedicated to the city itself – ‘Dubai Kawkab Aakhar’ by Rashed Al Majed. The song, which translates to “Dubai is another planet”, is written by the renowned Emirati poet Anwar Almsheeri, and composed by Bahraini musician Ahmed Al Harmi.

Interestingly, it was first played during a spectacular Dubai Fountain show at the grand opening of the 25th Dubai Shopping Festival. Choosing it as a fitting conclusion on Saturday served as a powerful tribute to the city’s futuristic vision and enduring spirit.

Global playlist

The carefully selected global playlist included ‘Skyfall’ by Adele—setting an emotional tone with the lyrics beginning with “This is the end”—and moved through a vibrant line-up: ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ by Speed of Yellow, ‘Ya Ana Ya La’ by Amr Diab, and ‘Lana Allah’ by Saudi singer Mohammed Abdu.

Fans of K-pop were treated to ‘Power’ by EXO, while the Russian folk classic ‘Kalinka’ by Lyudmila Zykina brought a burst of energy, prompting many to shake a leg along the promenade.

One of the most cheerful moments came with the viral children’s hit ‘Baby Shark,’ which had children and parents dancing, with some fathers carrying their tiny tots on their shoulders.

The fountain may be silent for now, but the music will return—more dazzling than ever—when it reopens in October with enhanced technology, new choreography, and an upgraded sound and light system. Here’s to many more unforgettable playlists!