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Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG

5.0 star property

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A poolside area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a sunset view.
A dining area with tables and chairs overlooking a river with a city skyline in the background.
Meeting facility
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, body treatments, prenatal massages
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of tall buildings.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Waterfront View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Waterfront View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Waterfront View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

Standard Room (Waterfront View)

  • Water view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Waterfront View) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Waterfront View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 83 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite (Diplomatic)

  • Water view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Spa
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  • Parking included
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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free valet parking, a free area shuttle and free train station pick-up. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site.
Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG offers 316 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

This Dubai hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
Spa InterContinental has 10 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and detox wraps. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dubai Creek. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and free train pick-up service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and a poolside location while dining at Zaytoun
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, facials or manicures and pedicures at Spa InterContinental
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • 9 minutes on foot from Dubai Festival City Mall
  • Free train station pick-up, train station drop-off and local-area shuttle service
Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre, 11 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG. An area shuttle within 10 kilometres, A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 5-star Dubai hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Zaytoun – This poolside restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Belgian Beer Cafe Dubai – This pub serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Mazar Lounge – This café specialises in international cuisine and only serves light fare. 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 10 kilometres
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 6:00 AM to midnight
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AED 112 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Belgian Beer Cafe Dubai
  • Mazar Lounge
  • Zaytoun

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 19 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 150.0 per stay.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 20.00 per accommodation, per night
    • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 20.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 20.00 per night for each additional bedroom.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AED 112 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 150.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 606747
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Crowne Plaza Festival
Crowne Plaza Festival City
Crowne Plaza Festival City Dubai
Crowne Plaza Festival City Hotel
Crowne Plaza Festival City Hotel Dubai
Festival City Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City Hotel Dubai
Crowne Plaza Festival City
Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG Dubai
Crowne Plaza Festival City an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG Hotel Dubai

Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 708 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Frederikke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good hotel with a good pool area for both adults and kids. Well located, close to the airport and the mall and a great view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this hotel and wouldn’t stay anywhere else. We cannot wait to stay again this year for 2026. If you love Christmas you will love spending it in Dubai as it’s the most Christmassy destination we have ever been.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay friendly staff and pleasant service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nadiya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel - great location for a conference and right next to a big shopping mall with some great restaurants. Room was spotless as was the whole hotel and bed was super comfortable. Staff were great and top level service and a great Belgian bar for food and a few beers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ahmet Selim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love this hotel. My home away from home. Great location near the airport, easy access to Dubai Festival City Mall and along the creek. Super swimming pool and large breakfast. Staff is very friendly and professional.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simranjot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Faysel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel well located & a good wall
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Majid

Great stay for family reunion.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Subani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast and staff on the planet. I love this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stopped here many times, brilliant as usual
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

erwin

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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

kamal

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are dated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

faizan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff working are so amazing and make the stay pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was immaculate All the staff were friendly and welcoming The front desk staff are the gem of this hotel especially Khalid and Maryam My favourite hotel in Dubai Coming back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fatema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will come back for sure Handy location and amazing breakfast selection
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a direct walkable entrance into Festival City Mall. In the mall, the choices are endless. Everything is under one roof. Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, food was excellent! Staff is amazing, we will for sure be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could use more food options in the hotel, but if you don’t mind a short walk, the mall has so much to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, highly recommendee
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

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