/ Dubai Fountain — Ahlan Dubai /
The 440-metre LED ribbon at the Dubai Fountain — powered by SpinetiX
Media La Vista was the technology consultant on the most spectacular LED installation in the region — the Ahlan Dubai LED screen at the foot of Burj Khalifa, synchronized with the iconic Dubai Fountain show.
The Challenge
Emaar needed a spectacular replacement attraction while the Dubai Fountains were paused for renovation. The solution had to be delivered in record time, withstand extreme Dubai summer heat, operate 24/7 without interruption, and synchronize perfectly with the Burj Khalifa façade light show — all at a scale never attempted before in the region.
The Solution — SpinetiX at Infrastructure Scale
Media La Vista recommended and spec'd the SpinetiX infrastructure. Blue Rhine Industries executed the physical installation. SpinetiX iBX440 players — with native 4-output synchronization — made it possible to drive the entire 440-metre ribbon from just 6 devices, eliminating hundreds of potential failure points.
4 synchronized HDMI outputs each — 24 outputs total, covering 1,450 m² of curved LED canvas from just 6 players.
Purpose-built for signage. Near-zero CVE count, no unexpected reboots, 24/7 rated stability in 50°C+ ambient temperature.
Frame-accurate playback synchronization across all 6 players. Content changes across the full 440m screen without a single dropped frame.
Cloud-based content updates pushed remotely. No on-site intervention needed for scheduling changes or content rotation.
Project Partners
Timeline
Flawless 24/7 Technical Support
A project of this scale and timeline leaves no room for error. Media La Vista provided 24/7 priority technical support directly to the integrator (Blue Rhine Industries) and the end customer. The system was configured, tested, and deployed perfectly—ensuring zero downtime and absolute confidence from day one.
Results
The Ahlan Dubai LED screen preserved visitor numbers and retail sales during the fountain downtime period. The installation demonstrated that SpinetiX-based infrastructure can operate flawlessly in extreme conditions at city-landmark scale — and established Media La Vista as the go-to SpinetiX consultant for flagship projects in the Gulf.
"Blue Rhine called, and we knew SpinetiX would own the challenge — problem solved."
Nikita Sarbashev CEO — Media La Vista
"This is probably the most interesting project we've done in a long time. Even when I was hesitant, it was our project team saying, 'We can do this — we want to do this, we will find a way.'"
John Joseph Director — Blue Rhine Industries