Dubai Festival City

Spanning 1,300 acres and stretching three kilometres along Dubai Creek, Dubai Festival City offers a rich and vibrant living experience that encompasses the finest and easily accessible shopping, dining, entertainment, homes, schools, hotels, offices and leisure all in one place.

With easy access via the 13 lane Business Bay Crossing, Garhoud Bridge and the airport tunnel, situated only two kilometres from Dubai International Airport, Dubai Festival City’s unique waterfront setting delivers vibrancy and a sense of place to Dubai’s landscape.

To observe the month of Ramadan, Festival Centre, the heart of Dubai Festival City and one of the region’s most exciting retail, dining and entertainment destinations, lines up a number of unique activities for families across the Emirates.

Mirage Promotions is proud to announce that guitar icon and Grammy winning, recording legend Carlos Santana will perform at Dubai Festival City (15.000 Capacity Outdoor Arena) on February 15th 2008 as one of Dubai Shopping Festival’s key events. This will be Santana’s first ever, and exclusive, Middle East performance.

Festival Centre, the world-class waterfront retail resort and the heart of Dubai Festival City, will be hosting ESPN X Games Dubai to be held from 6-8 December, 2007. This marks the third consecutive year this exciting sports event will be held in the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai Festival City, the world-class waterfront mixed-use urban community and one of the region’s most exciting retail destinations will be hosting a special exhibition of Royal Crowns of the World. The exhibition is presented by the Rivoli Group in cooperation with Robbe & Berking, celebrating the occasion of the 133rd anniversary of Robbe & Berking’s founding.

Under the Patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE, Ruler of Dubai. The Emirates Arthritis Foundation in cooperation with Dubai Festival City announced today the launch of the “Steps for Arthritis” Walkathon on Friday, 23rd November, aimed to benefit the Emirates Arthritis Foundation (EAF), an establishment whose purpose is to increase awareness and education about arthritis in the region and improve the quality of life for arthritis patients through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of the disease.

Dubai Festival City, the world-class waterfront lifestyle resort and one of the region’s most exciting retail, dining and leisure destinations launches a new ‘Festival Walkers’ programme kicking off on Sunday, October 21st, 2007, for mall walkers to get off on the right foot and stay healthy.

Members of the popular website, Expatwoman.com, are joined by representative from the Sheikh Mohammed Centre of Cultural Understanding to celebrate breaking the fast at the newly opened stylish Café Blanc at Dubai Festival City.

As part of its retail expansion plan, Dubai Festival City, the world-class waterfront lifestyle resort and one of the region’s most exciting retail, dining and leisure destinations, continues to introduce new and stylish brands to cater to fashionistas every desire.

Dubai Festival City, the world-class waterfront lifestyle resort and one of the region’s most exciting retail, dining and leisure destinations, reinforces its smoke-free policy to eliminate cigarette smoke polluting its premises. This positive action endorses Dubai Government’s initiative to launch a UAE-wide smoke free environment from September 15, 2007.

Services & Amenities

Festival Centre is setting a new standard in customer service with its internationally trained and accredited, Concierge Team. The team provides fully integrated, 5-star concierge service to ensure guests have the most convenient and relaxing time as they explore the range of shopping & dining and entertainment available.

Abra Ride Get away from the city’s tumult and enjoy a pleasant ride along the Festival Centre’s Canal, while listening to traditional Arabic music.

Festival Centre Travel Service Ready to book your next holiday? Our travel software allows you to do everything from booking flights to arranging hotels and on-site transportation.

The Big Bus Take a ride around the city in an open-top Double Decker bus and discover all the fascinating sights of Dubai! Yacht ServiceWhether it’s a half-day charter or a weekend getaway, you can now take off on your next voyage straight from Festival Marina with Silver Line.

Jet ServiceSeawings L.L.C. offers you one of the most spectacular seaplane tours available in the world today. Allow our Concierge Officers to organise for you a thrilling journey across Dubai's coastline.

The Business CentreNeed to sort out some quick business during your lunchbreak? Fax, photocopy, scan or print at the drop of the hat, with our convenient business centre offering a range of facilities.

Emirates Postal Service Whether its sending a love letter, picking up a birthday parcel or paying your bills, the Emirates Postal Service offers a complete range of competitive and customer-responsive mail and speciality services for the entire United Arab Emirates.

DHL Need something delivered fast? Now with DHL you can courier and express parcel deliver on the same day! Visit the Concierge Desk for this service.

Etisalat bill payment machinesEtisalat paying machines are located at our Mezzanine Level and Skywalk Electronic Section. Courtesy

Courtesy Phones Need to make a quick call? Located at the South and North Oval on both levels near the restrooms are courtesy phones for all our guests.

Royal Taxi Service If you are in need of a taxi with guaranteed immediate availability at any time during Centre’s operating hours, visit our Concierge Desk and request for a Royal Taxi Service. The service is priced with an addition of 10% to the local taxi service fee; however the starting rate is only AED 3.

Limousine Service If it’s the superior transportation you’re after, then don’t hesitate to use our Limousine Service offering the latest models of Range Rover and Jaguar.

Rent-a–CarIf you wish to discover the city on your own, Festival Centre offers you the choice of Dubai’s top three rent-a-car companies, Hertz, Discount and Thrifty.

Helicopter Service Looking for an unconventional city tour? Located in the Festival Marina, Alpha Tours offers helicopter services for scenic flights over Dubai.

Valet Parking Valet Parking is available at the VIP Entrance and the North Entrance, beside Marks & Spencer shop, priced at AED 12 and respectively AED 35.

Car Wash With starting rates from AED 12 for small cars and AED 25 for larger cars, you can return to a beautifully clean and polished vehicle after your shopping spree.

Festival Centre Gift Vouchers Festival Centre gift vouchers are available in AED 25, 50, 100 and 500 denominations. They are redeemable in all Festival Centre’s shops and in InterContinental and Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City hotels. They are not redeemable at Banks and Exchange Offices.

Trolley Valet Leave your shopping bags in safe hands while you grab a bite to eat. The trolley valet is available on the Mezzanine Level.

Luggage Room / Bellboy Assistants Shopping during your flight layover? We offer luggage rooms for visitors and tourists to securely leave their suitcases while visiting Festival Centre. Guests will receive complimentary assistance by simply calling 04-4254970 or visiting our Concierge Desks.

Wheelchairs Festival Centre offers both electronic and manual wheelchairs upon request as complimentary service for guests with special needs.

General Services / Information Desks Other services available include: lost children assistance, shopping assistance and much more.

Festival Centre Directories Printed Festival Centre directories are available from our Information and Concierge Desks. Static directories are located in each major entrance throughout the Centre.

EVENTS

Ramadan Kareem

Duration : 01 Sep 2008 to 30 Sep 2008 Venue : Festival Centre Ramadan Kareem ! Ramadan is an extremely important time of the year for Muslims all around the world and Festival Centre is proud to participate, observe and share with its guests the traditions of Ramadan. To observe the month of Ramadan, Festival Centre lines up a number of activities for families across the Emirates.

DSS Discounts

Duration : 01 Aug 2008 to 22 Aug 2008 Venue : Festival Centre Don’t miss the last DSS sales at Festival Centre, available until August 22nd...

Lego together with Toys “R” Us

Duration : 22 Aug 2008 to 23 Aug 2008 Venue : Festival Centre Lego together with Toys “R” Us will build the biggest Lego Fantasy castle this August at Festival Centre. The completed castle will be over 300 cm high!

Duration : 17 Oct 2008 to 17 Oct 2008 Venue : Dubai Festival City Center Stage Management (CSM) is proud to announce their new festival brand, the ‘Back 2 School’ music festival, to be held in Dubai Festival City on October 17th 2008 from 2pm until midnight. Held in association with GEMS Education, this one-day event is for children and teenagers aged 18 and under only. It is the first of its kind to be presented in the Middle East!

Duration : 31 Oct 2008 to 01 Nov 2008 Venue : Dubai Desert Rhythm Festival Center Stage Management (CSM) is looking forward to yet another exciting Dubai Desert Rhythm Festival this October 31st and November 1st 2008. The first artists of the line-up confirmed are Paul Weller headlining the first day, accompanied by Caribbean band Kassav’.

Duration : 06 Apr 2008 to 31 Dec 2008 Venue : Festival Centre Become a member of the Festival Centre’s Teen Board - the first programme of its kind in the Middle East! We are currently searching for candidates for our new programme of community service, fashion, public relations and event management. Applicants should be young women, between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, who are well rounded, outgoing, and have an interest in fashion, events, retail, public relations, marketing and community service.

Duration : 01 Jun 2008 to 30 Sep 2008 Venue : Festival Centre Whether a novice or an advanced player, Four Seasons Golf Club’s Golf Academy Summer Package is a great enticement to pick up your golf bag, choose your favourite clubs and head over our Club to fine tune your game.

Mums & Tots
Duration : 06 May 2008 to 31 Dec 2008Venue : Festival CentreExpatwoman Mums & Tots are now meeting every Tuesday at Festival Centre at Cool Time Soft Play Area.Read complete Event.

Royal Taxi Service
Duration : 06 May 2008 to 31 Dec 2008Venue : Festival CentrePremium taxi services are now available through Royal Taxi during Festival Centre opening hours from the Marks & Spencer entrance.Read complete Event.

Emirates Holidays Extravaganza

Duration : 02 May 2008 to 15 Sep 2008Venue : Festival CentreEmirates Holidays will host a three-day exhibition extravaganza at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City and at Festival Centre, starting May 2nd...Read complete Event.

Helping Hands
Duration : 06 Apr 2008 to 31 Dec 2008Venue : Festival CentreHelping Hands is present in Festival Centre, seeking donations for those less fortunate, between 11:00am to 12:00pm.Read complete Event.

Festival Ladies
Duration : 06 Apr 2008 to 31 Dec 2008Venue : Festival CentreJoin the coffee mornings every second Thursday with the Festival Ladies. The reunion is addressed to all new residents to Dubai, in particular the Dubai Festival City community...Read complete Event.

Discover Trade Routes
Duration : 06 Apr 2008 to 31 Dec 2008Venue : Festival CentreA captivating in-door Arabian market located in the heart of Festival Centre. Presenting the perfect blend of historic and modern environment, Trade Routes displays a distinctive selection of restaurants and small shops selling carpets, traditional crafts and souvenirs.Read complete Event.

Cool Time – Kids Soft Play Area
Duration : 21 Jan 2008 to 21 Dec 2008Venue : South Oval CourtThe Kids Soft Playing Area is having a capacity of 60 children and offering several attractions like Art Zone, Fire Ball, Knowledge Area, mini theatre stage and many more. Admission is under cost.Read complete Event.

Big Bus
Duration : 23 Oct 2007 to 31 Oct 2008Venue : Dubai Festival CityThe popular Big Bus is now stopping daily at Dubai Festival City. Starting from 10.30am every half an hour until 7pm, Big Bus is leaving from Dubai Festival City taking guests on an exciting sight seeing journey around Dubai.Read complete Event.

Festival Walkers
Duration : 21 Oct 2007 to 29 Dec 2008Venue : Dubai Festival CityDubai Festival City launched a new ‘Festival Walkers’ programme that kicked off on Sunday, October 21st, 2007, for mall walkers to get off on the right foot and stay healthy..Read complete Event.

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