Hans Zimmer’s “Diamond in the Desert” Brings Cinematic Magic to Atlantis The Royal
Dubai’s iconic Skyblaze Fountain Show gets a soundtrack from a film music legend.
If you thought Dubai’s skyline couldn’t get any more dazzling, think again. In September, Atlantis The Royal takes immersive luxury to a whole new level, teaming up with Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer for an exclusive debut: Diamond in the Desert. Inspired by his journey through Dubai, Zimmer’s original composition now scores the resort’s Skyblaze Fountain Show, a 4.5-minute extravaganza of water, fire, light, and music.
Launching on 12th September, the Skyblaze Fountain Show runs daily from 7:00pm to midnight, with performances every 30 minutes. Guests can witness this sensory spectacle from multiple vantage points across the resort, including estiatorio Milos, Elements, The Royal Tearoom, and celebrity-chef dining venues like Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and La Mar by Gastón Acurio.
Zimmer, whose legendary credits include The Lion King, Gladiator, Inception, and Dune, has composed his first-ever destination soundtrack; a tribute to Dubai’s energy, ambition, and cultural fusion. “With Diamond in the Desert, I wanted to capture Dubai’s spirit in music: cinematic, powerful, and deeply connected to this extraordinary city,” says Zimmer. The composition is part of the broader Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert global event, which brings his music to iconic Dubai landmarks.
The collaboration elevates the already world-class Skyblaze Fountain Show — a performance featuring more than 1,400 colour-changing lights, liquid fireworks, feathery water arcs, and delicate mists that transform with every show. Olivier Bonard, GM and Senior VP at Atlantis The Royal, describes it as “a performance unlike anything our guests have ever seen, where music and art combine to create moments of sheer wonder.”
Aida Al Busaidy, Associate VP at the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, adds: “Dubai continues to inspire creators like Hans Zimmer. Diamond in the Desert tells the city’s story through music, transforming Atlantis The Royal’s Skyblaze Fountain Show into a global spectacle that reflects Dubai’s bold vision and creativity.”
Timing: Daily, 7:00pm – midnight (performances every 30 mins). View From: estiatorio Milos, Elements, The Royal Tearoom, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Ariana’s Persian Kitchen, and more. Booking & Info: Atlantis The Royal Website.
