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Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $74
$62 nightly
$74 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

Explore the area

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Gateway Avenue, Festival City, Dubai
  • Place, Festival Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dubai Festival City Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Dubai Creek
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room (Waterfront View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Waterfront View)

  • Water view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Terrace

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Waterfront View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Creek View)

  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dubai

In the heart of Dubai, Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Dubai Festival City Mall and Dubai Creek. .This spa hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Dubai Frame and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Dubai World Trade Centre.

What's nearby

  • Festival Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dubai Festival City Mall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dubai Creek - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Festival Arena - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • beach near Marsa Al Khor - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • GGICO Station - 5 min drive
  • Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IKEA's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tortilla - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪TWG Tea Salon & Boutique - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Zest Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG offers 496 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. 47-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Dubai hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 496 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Stop by Sirocco for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 6 meeting rooms available for events. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11 AM.
Sirocco - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Joe's Backyard Grill - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Zeste Cafe - This café specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Z Garden - This café specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AED 75 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Joe's Backyard Grill
  • Sirocco
  • Z Garden
  • Zeste Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (100 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 184.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 15.00 per accommodation, per night
    • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 15.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 15.00 per night for each additional bedroom.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 75 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 184.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 796700

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City Hotel
Holiday Inn Festival City Hotel
Holiday Inn Festival City

Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 531 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Musaed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Torjus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and clean spacious room with a good gym
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice hotel with great bar on top floor... rooms are good, staff excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ELLIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Najmeh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location,easy access to everywhere,friendly staff and clean rooms!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Madhur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive and very friendly staff. Clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ishara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional service, clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Malek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was amazing and I been upgraded to a suite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Salem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Imran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

JIDE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Revanth Kumar Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and facilities are good
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8/10 Good

AMER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BREAK FAST COULD BE BETTER. CLEAN. AC GOOD
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rekha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mansour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just had s pleasant stay there
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wenlong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Venkataramanan

Average
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze and enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great stay. Breakfast excellent. Access to Mall fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SALEM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel excellent location helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ebony Mignon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay overall was amazing! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Farid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our 7th time staying there... and as always, its excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ghada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing is excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

saravanan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Airport & Good Complement breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023