Craving an experience that blends living, working, and playing? Then Dubai Festival City is calling your name. Dubai Festival City is a large development owned by the Al-Futtaim Group. It sits in the north-central area of Dubai.
Construction began in 2003. The massive project was expected to take 12 years. Dubai Festival City stretches along 3.8 kilometers of the Dubai Creek’s eastern bank. It is also conveniently located only 2 kilometers from Dubai International Airport. Early investments exceeded 11 billion AED.
Dubai Festival City is designed as a mixed-use space. It will have residential areas, hotels, malls, a golf course, and sports facilities. It also provides public services, like schools. Once finished, it will cover 526 hectares.
The Dubai Festival City Mall is a major attraction. This mall includes an IKEA. It also has a Carrefour. Ace Hardware is here as well. Robinsons Department Store from Singapore also opened here in 2017. The mall sits on Festival Bay. Here, you can witness the IMAGINE sound and light fountain displays.
Need to cross Dubai Creek? An Abra boat service connects the mall to Al Jaddaf Marine Station. This station is near the Dubai Creek metro station. A Dubai Festival City metro station is also planned for the future Blue Line.
Looking for a place to stay? Dubai Festival City boasts several hotels. The InterContinental Dubai Festival City offers direct access to the mall. The Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City is another option connected to the mall. Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City offers comfortable rooms. The InterContinental Residence Suites provide serviced apartments.
Dubai Festival City offers a complete lifestyle. You can find hospitals and schools here. There are many recreational hubs. Families, couples, and individuals will find something to enjoy. The community provides easy access to daily necessities.
Al Badia Residences features apartments and villas. Al Badia Hillside Village and Marsa Plaza offer apartments. These residential areas cater to various tastes and needs. The Al Badia Residences villas are built in a Mediterranean style. Marsa Plaza is known for its curved shape giving unique city views.
The Dubai Festival City Mall is a shopper’s paradise. It has over 400 world-class retailers. There are over 75 restaurants, cafes, and bistros. The mall includes a large food court. It also features a 12-screen Novo Cinemas complex. Parking is available for 6,500 cars.
The waterfront restaurants at Festival Bay are very popular. They offer global flavors. Visitors can savor delicious food. They can also enjoy stunning waterway views.
IMAGINE Dubai is a highlight. It is a state-of-the-art light show. The show features choreographed aquatic effects. Thirty fountains and surround sound create a mesmerizing experience.
A ride on the Festival Wheel offers creek and skyline views. Dhow cruises on Dubai Creek also provide picturesque scenery. Enjoy buffet dinners, dance shows, and live performances.
Dubai Festival City truly comes alive with events. Festival Bay hosts concerts and shows. Imagine presents special lighting shows and fireworks. The Dubai Shopping Festival attracts bargain hunters. Dubai Festival City is a sought-after destination. It combines residential, business, and entertainment. It offers something for everyone.