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PHOTOS: DHL hosts spectacular Dubai Fountain light show
The global logistics company premiered an eye-catching light show in Downtown Dubai on 20th October 2011, which was choreographed in dramatic style to a specially reworked version of the Motown classic ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’.
Room service is an ‘afterthought’
Furthermore, Jean-Luc Morcellet, executive chef of The Palace – The Old Town hotel in Dubai warned “If you are too expensive the guests will go shopping. Or they will even order in takeaway.”
A souq with a view
On the perimeter of the souq are an assortment of restaurants on two levels, most with outdoor seating and a view of the Dubai Fountain. It’s an exciting atmosphere which benefits from the pedestrian access to the mall boardwalk and hotels.
Disabled-friendly destination
“Although I can’t hear the music played by the Dubai Fountain, I could feel the vibration of the water which put me in a different frame of mind, one full of happiness and hope,” she said. “I have [seen] on TV the tallest building in Dubai, but nothing can describe the feeling when you [are] under the giant Burj Khalifa or when you see the whole of Dubai from the top,” he added. “Dubai has many beautiful places and buildings, but Burj Khalifa was the one I wanted to see.”
At the Top, Burj Khalifa to host New Year’s Eve after-party
Described as ‘The Centre of Now,’ Downtown Dubai encompasses The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destinations; several hotels; offices and homes. A stellar attraction within the community is The Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain.
World’s highest fireworks usher in New Year in UAE
The clock struck 12 in Dubai and the city’s iconic tower Burj Khalifa sparkled in the lustre of a thousand lights, fireworks and laser beams. 2011 was born. During the evening, specially set up LED screens relayed New Year celebrations from other parts of the world, and The Dubai Fountain performed its roster of musical performances, this time, with fire elements adding to the spectacle.
Fountain King Mark Fuller’s Big Splash
WET recently raised the bar when it created the $220 million Dubai Fountain, which soars almost 500 feet, near the highest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa. The water displays are lit by 6,600 lights and are choreographed to Middle Eastern and other music.
