Holiday Inn & Suites - Dubai Festival City By Ihg – A Favorite for Families in Dubai
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Holiday Inn & Suites - Dubai Festival City offers 496 rooms with views of Dubai Creek or the city skyline. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a work desk, and tea/coffee facilities. The Junior Suite features a separate living area with a sofa bed, king bedding, and a walk-in shower. Premium King Rooms on higher floors provide 36 sqm of space with king bedding and city views.
Dining Options
Zeste Café serves healthy meals, Starbucks(R) coffee, and fresh juices. Sirocco, on the lobby level, offers international dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Joe's Backyard, on the 19th floor, specializes in flame-grilled BBQ with views of the Burj Khalifa. Z Garden by Zeste is an outdoor spot for shisha and light bites. Kids under 12 eat free from the main menu.
Leisure & Entertainment
The hotel has an outdoor heated pool open from 8 AM to 8 PM, a gym, and Dreamworks Spa offering massages and facials. Dubai Festival City Mall, connected via a bridge, features over 500 shops, 150 restaurants, and the IMAGINE show-a water, laser, and fire spectacle. The Very Important Kids (VIK) program includes a kids' club and ice cream treats.
Location & Transportation
The hotel is in Dubai Festival City, 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport and Downtown Dubai. It has direct access to Festival City Mall, home to Ikea and Robinsons Department Store. Nearby attractions include The Dubai Mall (15 km away), Burj Khalifa, and Deira's historic souks. A free shuttle runs to the airport and metro station.
Services & Amenities
The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, room service, and daily housekeeping. Meeting spaces include the Al Badia Ballroom for up to 300 guests and smaller boardrooms. Business services include printing and secretarial support. Valet parking, EV charging, and free Wi-Fi are available. The property follows IHG Green Engage sustainability practices.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor