Burj Park is a small but iconic public park on Burj Khalifa Island in Downtown Dubai, surrounded by the Burj Khalifa Lake and offering some of the city's best ground-level views of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain and Dubai Mall. Free to enter, it serves as the host venue for major Dubai events including New Year's fireworks, Dubai Shopping Festival concerts and the Emaar firework displays – with manicured lawns, walking paths and direct access to the Dubai Fountain promenade.
Quick facts:
Free entry · Burj Khalifa views · Event venue · Fountain promenade
Did you know?
Burj Park is the official venue for Dubai's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks at Burj Khalifa – one of the world's largest pyrotechnic displays watched by hundreds of thousands of spectators each year.
Best time to visit:
Late afternoons through evening for the Dubai Fountain shows (every 30 minutes from 6 PM) with the Burj Khalifa as backdrop.
Where to eat nearby:
Dubai Mall has hundreds of restaurants a short walk away; the Souk Al Bahar dining strip across the lake has waterfront restaurants with fountain views.
Tip:
For the best Dubai Fountain photos, position yourself on the park's lakeside path facing east – the Burj Khalifa lights up perfectly behind the water displays after sunset.
Burj Park
Burj Park is consistently described as Dubai's best free spot to watch the Dubai Fountain shows with the Burj Khalifa as backdrop. Its role as the New Year's Eve fireworks venue makes it iconic among major event destinations.
Is the park free?
Yes, Burj Park has free public access.
Where exactly is it?
On Burj Khalifa Island in Downtown Dubai, surrounded by Burj Khalifa Lake – a short walk from Dubai Mall.
Can I watch the Dubai Fountain from here?
Yes, the park offers excellent ground-level views of the Dubai Fountain shows (every 30 minutes from 6 PM).
Is this where the New Year fireworks happen?
Yes, Burj Park is the official venue for Dubai's New Year's Eve fireworks at Burj Khalifa.
Are there facilities?
Limited – the park is primarily a viewing and event venue. Dubai Mall is steps away for restrooms, food and shopping.