Dubai Festival City
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Anchored by a large mall on the bank of Dubai Creek, Dubai Festival City is a waterfront shopping, dining and leisure destination in the Al Kheeran area of the city. The development combines the Festival City Mall with hotels, restaurants, residential districts and a marina, laid out along a stretch of the creek to the east of the centre. The mall itself is one of the busier shopping centres in Dubai, drawing crowds with a broad mix of international fashion, department stores, electronics and homeware. Its waterfront promenade is a major draw, lined with restaurants and cafes whose terraces look out over the creek. A free nightly show called Imagine uses water screens, lasers, fountains and light projected over the creek as the centrepiece of the waterfront, alongside other events and seasonal festivals. Beyond shopping and dining, the centre holds a multi-screen cinema and family entertainment, making it a destination for a full day or evening out. Adjoining hotels and large indoor and outdoor event spaces allow it to host concerts, corporate functions and private celebrations. Its riverside setting, free shows and broad retail mix have made it one of the city's most visited destinations on the creek. The development was created as one of a series of large mixed-use districts along Dubai Creek, combining the mall with golf, residential neighbourhoods and waterfront leisure. Its restaurants range from international chains to independent operators, many with terraces angled towards the water and the nightly show. Seasonal programming brings markets, fireworks and family activities at peak times of the year, drawing repeat visitors from across the city. Parking is extensive and the centre is reached easily from the main road network, while the adjoining hotels make it possible to stay on site and treat the district as a self-contained destination for a weekend rather than a single shopping trip.
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Type: Market / Mall
Address: Dubai Festival City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +97142136213
Website: https://www.dubaifestivalcity.com
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From AED 89.00
From AED 179.00
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11/04/2026
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