InterContinental Dubai Festival City
Why we picked it: It is a large creekside hotel linked to Festival City Mall, with many restaurants and quick airport access.
- Festival City Mall
- Direct access from the hotel
Where to stay in Dubai Festival City
Dubai Festival City has a cluster of IHG hotels by the Creek: InterContinental Dubai Festival City, InterContinental Residence Suites, Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City and Holiday Inn. With the airport about five minutes away and the mall on the doorstep, it is one of the most convenient areas for a stopover.
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Dubai Festival City at a glance
- Hotels we recommend
- 4 (2 luxury, 2 mid-range)
- Atmosphere
- Family-friendly waterfront with a big mall
- To DXB airport
- About 5 min by car (official site); Rome2Rio estimates about 6 min
- To the main sights
- IMAGINE show, Festival Bay, Market Island, dhow rides
- Best for
- Stopovers, families, business travellers
Luxury hotels in Dubai Festival City
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InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City
Why we picked it: It gives apartment space for longer stays, with InterContinental reception and a rooftop-level lap pool.
- Festival City Mall
- Complimentary transport for residents
Mid-range hotels in Dubai Festival City
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Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City
Why we picked it: It is a mid-sized creekside hotel joined to Festival City Mall, with a well-known Belgian bar on site.
- Festival City Mall
- Direct access from the hotel
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Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City
Why we picked it: It links to Festival City Mall, has a family pool and is close to the airport at mid-range prices.
- Festival City Mall
- Direct access from the hotel
- Dubai International Airport
- A few minutes by car, according to the hotel
Prices are the lowest nightly rate the hotel published when we checked, before the Tourism Dirham fee, which is usually paid at the hotel. The hotel’s website shows the price for your dates.
Getting around Dubai Festival City
Our guide to Dubai Festival City covers things to do, getting around and where to eat.
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