Dubai cancels fountain show at Burj Khalifa after sheikh's death

Dubai will temporarily not include fountains located at the foot of the Burj Khalifa. The information to the portal Gulf News confirmed the representative of the company serving their work. The reasons for this decision and the timing of the resumption of the show, he did not name.

Arabian Business says the show will not be held until the end of the month. On this day, mourning for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ends. The brother of the emirate's ruler died on September 21 at the age of 76. Until September 30, the state flags will be lowered in the city, and some events will be canceled.

The fountain is located next to the Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa skyscraper in the city center. A music show usually takes place several times a day. The last time the facility was suspended in October 2025 due to repairs.