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

The View at The Palm General Admission Ticket

The View at The Palm General Admission Ticket

฿1,004
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
The View at The Palm General Admission Ticket
From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Tour

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

฿1,740
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Tour
Dubai City Tour

Dubai City Tour ( Half Day )

฿638
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai City Tour ( Half Day )
Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma

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

฿1,014
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma
Dubai full day tour without lunch from Dubai - Gray Line

Complete Dubai Day Tour without Lunch from Dubai - Gray Line

฿2,652
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Complete Dubai Day Tour without Lunch from Dubai - Gray Line
Al Shindagha Museum Ticket

Al Shindagha Museum Ticket

฿435
per adult
Al Shindagha Museum Ticket
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Top hotels in Dubai Festival City

Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

5 out of 5
Crescent Road Dubai
The price is ฿13,438 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿13,438
฿16,646 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 Executive Hotel

Al Khoory Executive Hotel

3 out of 5
Al Wasl Area Dubai
The price is ฿992 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿992
฿1,307 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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. ...
Al Khoory Executive Hotel
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

4 out of 5
Airport Road, Casablanca Street Dubai
The price is ฿1,104 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿1,104
฿1,491 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

5 out of 5
Airport Road Dubai
The price is ฿2,475 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿2,475
฿3,216 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The breakfast was very poor quality. I don’t think the food was fresh…."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Waha St Dubai Dubai
The price is ฿1,068 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿1,068
฿1,446 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (186 reviews)
"Amazing friendly staff and very clean, comfortable rooms! I’m enjoying my stay here. I highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel
Atlantis The Royal

Atlantis The Royal

5 out of 5
Crescent Road East Dubai Dubai
The price is ฿19,555 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿19,555
฿24,203 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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! (696 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Excellent breakfast."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 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.
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 La Perle and Godolphin's Al Quoz Stables. 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