Is The Pointe better than Nakheel Mall?

The Pointe is an outdoor promenade experience focused on dining and the fountain show, better for evenings, walks, and atmosphere. Nakheel Mall (directly above) is an indoor shopping mall. Together they form the Palm's tip destination.

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The Pointe Palm Jumeirah: Complete Guide 2026

Q: Is The Pointe Palm Jumeirah free to enter?

Yes, The Pointe is completely free to enter and walk around. There is no admission charge. Restaurants and shops are paid, but simply visiting, walking the promenade, and watching the fountain show are all free.

Q: When is the fountain show at The Pointe?

The fountain show at The Pointe typically runs in the evenings from 7pm onwards. Shows are choreographed to music and shoot water 100m into the air with Atlantis The Palm as the backdrop.

Q: How to get to The Pointe Palm Jumeirah?

Take the Dubai Tram to Palm Jumeirah station, then the Palm Monorail to the Atlantis station, then walk 5 minutes. Alternatively, take a taxi directly to The Pointe (AED 35-60 from Downtown). Free parking on site.

Q: What restaurants are at The Pointe?

The Pointe has 70+ restaurants including Ariana's (Persian, AED 100-200), Mattar Farm (Lebanese, AED 80-150), Pincode (Indian, AED 100-200), and many international options. Most restaurants face the water with Atlantis views.

The fountain erupts at 7pm. You are standing at the far end of Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf wrapping around you on three sides, Atlantis The Palm glowing pink across the water. This is The Pointe, and you have not paid a dirham to be here. The waterfront promenade at The Pointe Palm Jumeirah is one of Dubai's genuinely free great evenings. Arrive by 6pm, walk the crescent, pick a restaurant table facing the water, and book ahead on weekends. The fountain show runs every 30 minutes from 7pm. Dinner runs AED 80 to AED 300 depending on where you sit. The view is the same from every table. You will not need more than three hours, and you will not want to leave early.

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What Makes The Pointe Worth the Drive Out

The Pointe is a waterfront dining and lifestyle destination at the tip of Palm Jumeirah, opened by Nakheel. The crescent-shaped promenade faces directly toward Atlantis The Palm, creating one of the most dramatic restaurant backdrops in the world.

The location is spectacular: you are sitting at the very end of one of the world's most ambitious engineering projects, surrounded by the Arabian Gulf on three sides, with the pink towers of Atlantis reflected in the calm water. The fountain show that erupts between The Pointe and Atlantis is one of Dubai's finest free evening experiences.

Dining at The Pointe	Cuisine	Price Range
Ariana's Persian Kitchen	Persian/Iranian	AED 100-200/person
Mattar Farm	Lebanese	AED 80-150
Pincode	Indian	AED 100-200
Katsuya	Japanese	AED 150-300
Various casual restaurants	International	AED 50-120

Best strategy: Arrive at 6pm. Walk the free promenade and photograph Atlantis. Have dinner at any waterfront restaurant (book ahead on weekends). Watch the free fountain show after dinner from 7pm. The whole evening costs only what you eat.

How to Get There Without the Confusion

By Tram + Monorail: Dubai Tram to Palm Jumeirah station, then Palm Monorail to Atlantis/Aquaventure stop, walk 5 minutes. Total from Dubai Marina: 20 minutes.
By Taxi: AED 35-60 from Downtown Dubai (25-35 minutes). Uber/Careem also available. The Pointe has free parking if driving.
By Car: Follow signs for Palm Jumeirah then The Pointe. Free parking behind Nakheel Mall.

Questions Worth Answering Before You Go

Is The Pointe Palm Jumeirah free to enter?

Yes, completely free to enter, walk around, and watch the fountain show. There is no admission charge for the destination itself. Restaurants and shops are paid, but simply visiting, walking the promenade, and enjoying the views cost nothing.

When is the fountain show at The Pointe?

The fountain show typically runs in the evenings from around 7pm onwards, with shows every 30 minutes. Shows are choreographed to Arabic and international music, shooting water 100m high with Atlantis The Palm as the backdrop. Check The Pointe's social media for current show times.

How to get to The Pointe Palm Jumeirah?

Dubai Tram to Palm Jumeirah station + Palm Monorail to Atlantis stop + 5 min walk (total 20 min from Dubai Marina). By taxi from Downtown: AED 35-60, 25-35 minutes. Free parking at The Pointe/Nakheel Mall car park for drivers.

What restaurants are at The Pointe?

70+ dining options from casual to upscale. Ariana's Persian Kitchen (AED 100-200), Mattar Farm Lebanese (AED 80-150), Katsuya Japanese (AED 150-300), and many more. All restaurants face the water with Atlantis views. Book ahead on Thursday-Saturday evenings as it is very popular.

What else is near The Pointe?

Nakheel Mall is directly above/behind The Pointe (indoor shopping, supermarket, cinema). Atlantis The Palm is 5 minutes walk (day pass to Aquaventure Waterpark AED 350+). Palm Jumeirah residential area. The Palm Monorail provides easy access back to the mainland and Dubai Marina.