How tall is the Dubai Mall Waterfall?

The Dubai Mall Waterfall is four stories high, cascading down all four levels of the shopping centre itself. This makes it an impressively large indoor waterfall, and it runs through the full height of the Dubai Mall.

When was the Dubai Mall Waterfall built?

The Dubai Mall Waterfall was installed in 2009 as part of the original mall design. It was created by Singapore-based architectural firm DP Architects, who also designed the entire Dubai Mall structure.

What makes the Dubai Mall Waterfall unique?

The waterfall features more than a dozen lifelike fibreglass sculptures that appear to be plunging headfirst into the pool below, creating a dramatic and artistic spectacle. This combination of a four-story waterfall with sculptural elements is an architectural feature you'll likely only find in Dubai.

Where exactly is the Dubai Mall Waterfall located?

The Dubai Mall Waterfall is located inside the Dubai Mall shopping centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, running through the full height of the interior space. It's situated within the mall itself, making it easily accessible to shoppers and visitors.

Is the Dubai Mall Waterfall free to view?

Yes, the Dubai Mall Waterfall is free to view as it's a public interior feature within the Dubai Mall shopping centre. You can stop to admire the waterfall and its unique fibreglass sculptures without any additional admission fee while exploring the mall.

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Dubai Mall Waterfall

A waterfall in the middle of a shopping centre? That could only happen in Dubai, United Arab Emirates—at least on this kind of scale! The Dubai Mall Waterfall is as tall as the shopping centre itself, cascading down all four levels. Particularly impressive are the more than a doz...

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A waterfall in the middle of a shopping centre? That could only happen in Dubai, United Arab Emirates—at least on this kind of scale! The Dubai Mall Waterfall is as tall as the shopping centre itself, cascading down all four levels. Particularly impressive are the more than a dozen lifelike fibreglass sculptures plunging headfirst into the pool. The Dubai Mall Waterfall was installed in 2009, and was designed by Singapore-based architectural firm DP Architects, who also designed the entire Dubai Mall. The waterfall is four stories high, and runs through the full height of the Dubai Mall.

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