Dubai Festival City Mall
- Dubai Festival City
- Accessibility not confirmed
A waterfront mall on Dubai Creek, about five minutes from Dubai International Airport, with more than 350 stores including IKEA. After sunset, the free IMAGINE show of water, light, lasers and fire plays over Festival Bay.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| IMAGINE showWatching the water, light and laser show from the Festival Bay promenade. |
Free |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Friday to Sunday | 10:00–23:59 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Best time to visit
- After sunset, to catch the IMAGINE show over Festival Bay.
What to see
- Free IMAGINE show at Festival Bay every evening
- More than 350 stores, including IKEA and Marks & Spencer
- Waterfront restaurants with views of the show
- VOX Cinemas and family play venues
- Free covered parking
How to get there
- Metro
- Creek station (Green Line) then the free shuttle bus or a water taxi; or Emirates station (Red Line) then a taxi.
- Taxi
- About five minutes from Dubai International Airport, via Crescent Drive.
- Parking
- Free covered parking.
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Staying close by: hotels near Dubai Festival City Mall (18 we recommend within 5 km)
Tips for your visit
- The mall's website shows 10am to 10pm Monday to Thursday and 10am to midnight Friday to Sunday.
- IMAGINE starts after sunset and runs every 30 minutes; each show lasts about five to ten minutes.
- Visit Dubai gives show times of 7pm to 10pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm to 11pm Friday to Sunday.
- Some stores keep their own hours; the hypermarket opens 9am to midnight.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Questions and answers
Is the IMAGINE show free?
Yes. Visit Dubai says the show is free and can be watched from the promenade or from restaurant terraces.
What time is the light show?
It starts after sunset and repeats every 30 minutes. Visit Dubai lists 7pm to 10pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm to 11pm Friday to Sunday.
What are the mall's opening hours?
The mall's website shows 10am to 10pm Monday to Thursday and 10am to midnight Friday to Sunday.
How do I get there by metro?
From Creek station on the Green Line, take the free shuttle bus or a water taxi. From Emirates station on the Red Line, continue by taxi.
Where this information comes from
Official website: dubaifestivalcitymall.com
- IMAGINE show (free): visitdubai.com, checked
- Mall opening hours (weekday and weekend banner and timing script): dubaifestivalcitymall.com
- Stores, location, transport, parking, hypermarket hours, coordinates: visitdubai.com
- IMAGINE show details, records, times, free entry: visitdubai.com
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