Dubai Festival City Travel Guide

Dubai

A city skyline with a large arched bridge over a body of water, fireworks in the sky, and modern high-rise buildings.
A marina with boats, a curved building, and a tall skyscraper with reflective windows.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and a water fountain display.

Stay near popular Dubai Festival City attractions

Dubai Festival City Mall

8.8/10 (659 reviews)
During your visit to Dubai, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Dubai Festival City Mall. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Al Shindagha Museum Ticket

Al Shindagha Museum Ticket

Rp232.193
per adult
Al Shindagha Museum Ticket
From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Tour

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Tour

Rp928.718
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Tour
2 Hours Cruise from Al Jaddaf to Burj Khalifa and Water Canal

2 Hours Cruise from Al Jaddaf to Burj Khalifa and Water Canal

Rp432.799
per adult
2 Hours Cruise from Al Jaddaf to Burj Khalifa and Water Canal
Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

Rp291.775
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour
Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal and Transfers

Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal

Rp3.015.007
per traveller
Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal
Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma

Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma

Rp541.045
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma
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Top hotels in Dubai Festival City

Al Khoory Executive Hotel

Al Khoory Executive Hotel

3 out of 5
Al Wasl Area Dubai
The price is Rp450.876 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp450.876
Rp600.493 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"The service was amazing, thank you"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Al Khoory Executive Hotel
Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

5 out of 5
Crescent Road Dubai
The price is Rp5.057.895 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp5.057.895
Rp6.292.263 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Atlantis, The Palm
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Waha St Dubai Dubai
The price is Rp560.473 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp560.473
Rp758.835 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (188 reviews)
"Brilliant hotel Happy to stay agin The staff were very good specially Mustafa at the reception"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
Opp. Dubai Int'l Airport Terminal 3 Dubai
The price is Rp645.966 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp645.966
Rp839.479 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront

5 out of 5
Al Abraaj Street Dubai
The price is Rp1.387.308 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.387.308
Rp1.795.794 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,392 reviews)
"Good location. Excellent staff. Spacious, comfortable rooms."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront
Atlantis The Royal

Atlantis The Royal

5 out of 5
Crescent Road East Dubai Dubai
The price is Rp11.488.648 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp11.488.648
Rp14.203.653 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free breakfast, free valet parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (722 reviews)
"the hotel was amazing beautiful"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Atlantis The Royal
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Where to stay in Dubai Festival City

Find the best Dubai Festival City areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Dubai Festival City
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A large, circular artificial island with a palm tree-shaped marina.

Palm Jumeirah

Travellers love Palm Jumeirah for its stunning beaches, and you can see more of Dubai by jumping on the metro at Nakheel Mall Station or The Pointe Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Palm Jumeirah Mall and Aquaventure.

A multi-level shopping mall with a central atrium, palm trees, and a water feature.

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain are top sights in Downtown Dubai, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Dubai Trolley Station 1 Tram Station or Dubai Trolley Station 2 Tram Station to see more sights in the area.

A marina with yachts and a city skyline at dusk.
Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
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Dubai Marina

Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dubai Marina. Check out top attractions like Marina Beach and Dubai Marina Mall, and jump on the metro at Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 Tram Stop or Jumeirah Beach Residence 2 Tram Station to see more of the city.

A coastal cityscape with a clear blue sea, a sandy beach, and a skyline of tall buildings.

Jumeirah Beach Residence

A bustling marina amazing beaches and top sights from Marina Beach to The Walk – discover Jumeirah Beach Residence, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A nighttime aerial view of a city with a prominent skyscraper, illuminated roads, and a body of water.

Business Bay

If you're spending time in Business Bay, you might enjoy attractions like Godolphin's Al Quoz Stables and Taj Dubai. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Business Bay Station to see more of the city.

Dubai Festival City Travel Guide