Dubai Fountain, Dubai (must see)

The Dubai Fountain is the largest performing fountain in the world. This fountain sits amid the Burj Khalifa Lake, a human-made lake in Dubai's downtown area. One of the things that stands out about this fountain is its design by the same company responsible for Las Vegas' Bellagio fountain.

Two arcs and five circles of varying sizes help give the fountain its design. Water sprays take place in different combinations and patterns, capable of spraying 83,000 liters of water into the air at any given time. There are 50 color projectors and over 6,600 lights that help create a stunning display.

The fountain's display is one of the most visible in the city, with the best views being available from the lake's promenade. There are two daytime displays, as well as performances every half hour during the evenings. The music that these displays are choreographed to includes traditional and contemporary Arabic music and world music.