Festival City, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSee Hotel Details
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9.1/10
Great
42 review
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Location9.3
Amenities9.0
Service9.0
Cleanliness9.1
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Negative reviews(1)
Anonymous User
Classic Room
Stayed in Nov 2024
Family
6 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 29, 2024
Breakfast was delicious. The staff was super-friendly, prompt and very accommodating. The plus point is that the hotel is connected to the mall. Will definitely recommend our stay in The Intercontinental to our friends and family.
Guest User
Two-Bedroom Classic Suite
Stayed in Mar 2025
Family
9 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Jul 13, 2025
Nice stay for family !
Guest User
Classic Room
Stayed in Apr 2024
Couple
4 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jun 1, 2024
Everything was perfect, the staff were respectful and cooperative especial thanks to Saied.
Cathayboy
Classic King Room With Waterfront View
Stayed in Mar 2024
Traveling with friends
2 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Apr 17, 2024
In general service was ok however restaurant staff either no understanding if English or just ignored customer.
3 mornings out of 4 the coffee order was forgotten and other requests did not materialise .
Hotel location difficult if trying to arrange local taxi - very few taxi’s to be found
Vitiazev
Classic Room
Stayed in Jan 2024
Traveling with friends
13 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Mar 2, 2024
Great hotel and good location
The breakfasts are great
Definitely recommended
Price - yes, expensive, but the hotel is worth it
Arzanish
Classic Room
Stayed in Apr 2024
Business traveler
11 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 29, 2024
Overall experience was good/ location is good and rooms are spacious.
LINCOU
Classic Room
Stayed in Jun 2023
Business traveler
31 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 15, 2023
Special thanks to Manish.
thanks to your hospitality
happy hour drinks
kids club
and popular Belgian Cafe restaurant
etc
a comfortable stay
Response from Property: Dear LINCOU,We are extremely grateful for your invaluable feedback.It’s truly rewarding to have positively impacted your experience with our brand, this is our top priority at InterContinental Dubai Festival City as we persist with delivering true hospitality to all our guests.We look forward to welcoming you back to our waterfront hotel and to our unique “Festival City” destination, connected to one of the best Malls in the city, and minutes away from the vibrant centre and La Mer Beach. If not too much trouble, please share your experiences with friends and family, including our unique Glass-bottom pool and the record-breaking new attraction IMAGINE SHOW (unique sensory experience).Thank you once again, your kind note is truly heartening for all our team members. Live the InterContinental Life!Warm regards,Juliana Khalife SfairCluster Director of Rooms
Anonymous User
Classic Room
Stayed in Jun 2025
Couple
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 20, 2025
Best hotel
Domo
Classic King Room With Waterfront View
Stayed in May 2022
Booked for others
6 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 2, 2022
Booked for my mum to have a one night staycation, and she enjoyed her stay.
Anonymous User
Classic King Room
Stayed in Nov 2024
Business traveler
10 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 9, 2025
The location is very close to the airport, which is very convenient. The hotel is connected to a comprehensive shopping mall, which can meet some shopping and dining needs. Parking is convenient and you can see the Burj Khalifa from a distance.
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Anonymous User
Classic King Room
Stayed in Jul 2024
Business traveler
36 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 11, 2024
Facilities: Very new, not as old as I imagined, very modern

Service: The service is also very good, very enthusiastic and will help with luggage, no bad attitude
Highly recommend the environment design service and breakfast are very rich,  breakfast also has rice noodles suitable for Asians, but the chili is too spicy, especially addictive

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AlanGW
Classic Twin Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Business traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 17, 2025
I went there to attend an exhibition at the end of November 24. The beautiful waitress at the front desk arranged for us to stay on the same floor. The rooms were next to each other and the service was in place. The overall facilities were complete and very clean. I could fall asleep without drawing the curtains at night and looking at the night view (I felt that this was the meaning of making money). Next to it was a large supermarket where I could buy all kinds of daily necessities and choose gifts. There were endless taxis when I went out, and the waiter at the door would help you call or intercept them, which was great. The breakfast buffet was also very delicious, with food from various countries and regions. BTW, the egg rolls they made were delicious.
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Guest User
One Bedroom Classic Suite
Stayed in Mar 2024
Business traveler
3 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 17, 2024
The front desk check-in is fast, the room is of suitable size, the scenery is nice, and the waiters are of high quality.
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WONGN
Classic Room
Stayed in Sep 2024
Family
21 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 15, 2024
Located next to the shopping mall, convenient for shopping. The room is big enough and clean.
The breakfast taste and selection are average for a 5-star hotel in downtown Dubai. The restaurant staff are friendly and courteous, but hot drinks are occasionally missed.
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Mariia G
Classic Room
Stayed in Aug 2024
Family
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 14, 2024
The hotel is not new, but clean. The food is excellent. The windows do not fail. Overall, we are satisfied.