The emirate known for ridiculous stuff, Dubai, will soon be home to one of the world's biggest fountains. It's going up in front of the Burj Dubai and is slated to be finished by 2009.
The as-yet-unnamed fountain will be 25 percent larger than the one in front of the Bellagio in Las Vegas; that makes it 900 feet long with jets that shoot water more than 500 feet in the air. Like the massive fountain in Vegas, this one will feature a light and sound show timed to the water.
There is even a contest open to name the fountain--though it's only open to UAE residents. If that includes you, enter your idea here for a shot at $27,000.
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