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Shopping & show

Dubai Festival City Mall features retail stores, dining, and the IMAGINE Show, a record-breaking light and water projection spectacle.
| Time to spend | About 1.5 h (45 min–2.5 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 7:30–9:30 PM — evening fountain, fire and laser show times at the waterfront |
| Best months | Nov–Mar |
| Months to avoid | Jun–Sep |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Opening hours | Mon–Thu: 6–10 PM; Fri–Sun: 6–11 PM |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups, Wheelchair |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 on Google (403 reviews) |
Outdoor show is comfortable in winter evenings; summer nights are hot and humid. Show is free to watch.



Most visitors spend about 1.5 h; 45 min–2.5 h depending on pace.
7:30–9:30 PM, for evening fountain, fire and laser show times at the waterfront. The best months are Nov–Mar.
Entry is free.
Mon–Thu: 6–10 PM; Fri–Sun: 6–11 PM.