The Pointe, Dubai's premier lifestyle and dining destination by Nakheel Malls, is gearing up to launch the world's largest fountain. ‘The Palm Fountain', Palm Jumeirah's latest waterfront attraction, will attempt to break a Guinness World Records (GWR) title on Thursday, Oct. 22 during its inaugural launch event, and the public is invited to witness the celebration. Spread over 14,000 sq ft of sea water, the fountain's super shooter will stand tall at 105 meters and come alive with over 3,000 LED lights. The attraction is the only multicolored 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 fireworks show. 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". Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), said: "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." The Palm Fountain will have 20 bespoke shows with five different shows running daily between sunset to midnight (7 p.m. to 12 a.m.) 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. Xin Su, chairman, Beijing Water Design Technology, said: "We are proud to be part of the design, build and operation of The Palm Fountain – an extraordinary feat. As one of China's largest fountain specialists, this project was unique for us as we had the opportunity to tackle many firsts in ingenuity. "A true sustainability and design accomplishment, only the very best technology and expertise were utilized to bring this to life." Shaddy Gaad, senior marketing manager - MENA, Guinness World Records, said: "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." Once the clock strikes 8 p.m. on Oct. 22, spectators can enjoy the breathtaking views of The Palm Fountain show from 30 different restaurants at The Pointe. The day-long event is open to the public upon registration, and the first 5,000 customers who arrive will receive a free LED wristband. — SG
