InterContinental Dubai Festival City by IHG

5 Star Hotel

8.8

Deira, Dubai

About InterContinental Dubai Festival City by IHG

On Dubai Creek, InterContinental Dubai Festival City blends waterfront poise with contemporary refinement — a glass infinity pool cantilevered over the skyline and signature cuisine by Chef Pierre Gagnaire. Direct access to Dubai Festival City Mall and the IMAGINE show.

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

Breakfast

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet

Hotel Information

Full Address

Dubai, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Neighborhood

Deira

Guest Rating

8.8/10

Hotel Amenities & Features

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Wellness

Outdoor pool

Iconic Infinity Glass Pool — temperature-controlled glass infinity/outdoor pool (glass-bottom/suspended pool) with panoramic Dubai Creek and skyline views; heated season-round, lifeguard on duty, children’s pool, poolside bar and poolside services; pool hours listed and pool passes available.

Hot Tub / Spa

SPA InterContinental — full-service spa with 10 private treatment suites, VIP couples suite, signature rituals (e.g. rose foot ritual, Cleopatra milk jacuzzi bath), aromatherapy and curated facial/body treatments; spa hours and treatment menus published.

Sauna

Sauna available as part of the leisure/spa facilities (access included for certain programs such as swim lessons and fitness/spa memberships).

Steam Room

Steam room available within the spa/leisure facilities (listed alongside sauna and pool access for spa and swim lesson participants).

Fitness centre

State-of-the-art fitness centre with cardio and strength equipment (treadmills, rower, stationary bikes, free weights); fitness memberships available (membership package with access to fitness and leisure facilities and F&B/spa discounts).

Personal trainer service

Personal training available (hotel notes personal training sessions and members receive a discount on personal training); certified swimming instructors offer lessons (example pricing published).

Wellness treatments (massage, facial, hydrotherapy, etc.)

Comprehensive spa menu including massages, aromatherapy, Exuviance facials, signature rituals (e.g. Thai Retreat, rose aromatherapy massage), couple’s packages and speciality hydrotherapy/jacuzzi rituals — full treatment menus and example prices published.

Poolside cabanas / daybeds

Pool leisure offering includes cabanas, poolside loungers and poolside services (towel service, umbrellas and poolside food & beverage service).

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Dining

Fine dining restaurant(s)

Pierre’s TT / Choix TT by three‑Michelin‑star Chef Pierre Gagnaire — fine-dining tasting menus, lounge and terrace dining; Choix TT/Choix patisserie offers Parisian patisserie and curated experiences.

Casual restaurant / café

Anise — all‑day dining with eight live cooking stations (international/ethnic live stations) and family brunches; Karam Al Bahr — Lebanese/seafood waterfront dining (casual/Mediterranean offerings and shisha).

Bar / lounge

Multiple bar and lounge options including Pierre’s TT Lounge (late‑night lounge and cocktail program), poolside bar servicing the infinity pool, and hotel lobby/lounge outlets — venues publish lounge hours and beverage menus.

Afternoon tea service

Parisian Afternoon Tea at CHOIX (Choix TT/Choix Patisserie par Pierre Gagnaire) — daily Parisian afternoon tea service (example published: daily 12:00–18:00, AED 125 per person).

Executive lounge refreshments

Club InterContinental lounge refreshments — Club lounge offers à la carte breakfast, afternoon tea and daily evening cocktails & canapés for Club guests (Club InterContinental benefits described, lounge located on 26th floor).

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Unique Features

Panoramic or landmark views

Panoramic views over Dubai Creek and the city skyline (Burj Khalifa visible from the hotel); many public areas and the infinity pool highlight skyline/creek vistas.

Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood)

Riverfront location adjoining Dubai Festival City Mall and Festival Bay (direct access to the mall and the IMAGINE water/laser/fire show); minutes from Dubai International Airport and Downtown Dubai.

Sustainability / eco-certified operations

Cluster sustainability initiatives at IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City including an in‑house Nordaq glass water bottling plant to eliminate single‑use plastic bottles, replacement of plastic key cards with biodegradable wooden key cards, reduction of single‑use bathroom miniatures and on‑site EV charging points.

Exclusive access (e.g. members-only club)

Club InterContinental — members/Club room guests receive exclusive Club Lounge access and personalised Club services (private Club check‑in, dedicated team and Club culinary offerings).

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