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A rooftop pool with a city skyline view, outdoor seating, and a glass railing.

A hotel room with a city view, a sofa, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a small table.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance and a view of the city skyline in the background.

A person sitting on a bed with a magazine and a pair of glasses beside them.

1. Element by Marriott Al Jaddaf, Dubai

2.7 km from Festival Arena

Gemma

AED 300

AED 388 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a modern building in the background.

Two men toasting with drinks at a bar with wooden stools and hanging lamps.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living room with a modern design, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

2. Arabian Park Dubai, an Edge by Rotana Hotel

3.2 km from Festival Arena

Ali

AED 152

AED 201 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, ornate arches, and a large stained glass window.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple levels of balconies and sun loungers.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, chandeliers, and a bar area. Tables are set with blue and white tableware.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a child playing with building blocks.

3. Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel

3 km from Festival Arena

AED 396

AED 517 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A waterfront view with a city skyline in the background, a sunlit pool area with lounge chairs, and a bridge connecting two sides of the pool.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the city skyline.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and modern decor.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a desk area with a computer.

4. Vida Creek Harbour

Dubai Creek Harbour, 1.8 km from Festival Arena

Tarek

AED 400

AED 505 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, comfortable seating, a modern chandelier, and large windows offering a view.

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, elegant chandeliers, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a bar, and potted plants.

5. Address Creek Harbour

Dubai Creek Harbour, 1.7 km from Festival Arena

Moshe

AED 640

AED 804 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern cafe with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a visible menu board.

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a central decorative feature, and a view into the dining area.

A person swimming in a pool with a hotel building in the background.

A bar area with stools and tables, a counter with bottles, and signs indicating different drink options.

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG

0.9 km from Festival Arena

AED 354

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, decorative wall panels, and a geometric floor design.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central entrance, and a parking area with two cars.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sunshade structure.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden dresser, a chair, and a balcony with a view of the city.

7. SUHA Creek, Waterfront Al Jaddaf

2.2 km from Festival Arena

AED 300

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a waterfront view.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a city skyline, including a prominent skyscraper. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.

A dining area with tables and chairs overlooking a river with a city skyline in the background.

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, sun loungers, and a small beach area.

8. Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG

1.4 km from Festival Arena

Elvira

AED 375

AED 479 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A poolside area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a sunset view.

An outdoor dining area with round tables and wicker chairs, overlooking a city skyline and a body of water.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass coffee table, leather chairs, a bookshelf, and a television on the wall.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, located near a waterfront with a bridge in the background.

9. InterContinental Dubai Festival City by IHG

0.9 km from Festival Arena

AED 680

AED 853 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lobby with a sofa, decorative plants, and a reception desk.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a waterfront view, and a reflection in the water.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with a river and construction sites.

A cityscape with modern buildings, a bridge, and a waterfront area.

10. Pavilion Hotel Al Jaddaf Managed by Nooa

2.7 km from Festival Arena

Webiro

AED 222

AED 282 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A rooftop pool area with red lounge chairs and an umbrella, overlooking a city skyline at sunset.

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

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

A modern breakfast buffet with various food items, a coffee station, and decorative plants.

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Al Jadaf

2.9 km from Festival Arena

Lilit

AED 230

AED 297 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, individual seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a sliding door leading to a bathroom.

A rooftop pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a cityscape view at dusk.

A table with a vase of yellow flowers, a pitcher, and three glasses of a beverage with fruit slices.

12. FORM Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai, a Member of Design Hotels

2.6 km from Festival Arena

Martin

AED 199

AED 259 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern hotel with a large indoor pool, large windows, and potted plants.

A modern hotel with a reflective pool in front, featuring a distinctive geometric facade and a tall skyscraper in the background.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a variety of plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a large tree, red and white seating, and a mounted TV.

13. IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront

2.5 km from Festival Arena

Ruth

AED 187

AED 239 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern atrium with curved pathways, seating areas, and indoor plants.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative lighting.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a waterfall wall, and palm trees.

A modern dining area with glass walls, green chairs, and a unique light fixture.

14. Al Khoory Sky Garden Hotel

3.1 km from Festival Arena

Matija

AED 194

AED 259 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern interior with marble walls, a wooden cabinet, and a marble floor.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, geometric wall patterns, and recessed lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and large windows offering a city view.

15. S19 Hotel - Al Jaddaf

2.7 km from Festival Arena

Sam

AED 180

AED 235 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central round bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase.

A Holiday Inn Express at Dubai Airport with a modern glass facade, a brick-paved entrance, and potted plants.

A modern lounge area with blue and grey chairs, wooden tables, and a bar area with stools.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a modern abstract painting, and a blue chair.

16. Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

3.2 km from Festival Arena

Jean Louis

AED 172

AED 221 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a sofa, a potted plant, and a decorative wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A rooftop pool with clear blue water, blue lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

17. SUHA Al Jaddaf

2.5 km from Festival Arena

Larry

AED 249

AED 315 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There are large windows with curtains, a balcony, and a kitchen area visible.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with chairs, and a view of the city.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone wall.

A modern coffee house interior with a seating area, a bar, and a dining space.

18. Park Apartments Dubai, An Edge by Rotana Hotel

3.1 km from Festival Arena

AED 375

AED 474 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A modern dining area with a city view, a staircase, and a dining table set with breakfast items.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, situated by a waterfront.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

19. InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG

2.3 km from Festival Arena

MERON

AED 520

AED 657 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern cafe with large windows, wooden chairs, and a bar area.

A modern hotel with a distinctive zigzag facade, a glass skyscraper to the left, and a river in the foreground.

A man and a woman sitting by a pool with a cityscape in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window offering a city view.

20. INK Hotel

2.4 km from Festival Arena

Symatri

AED 165

AED 221 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Top Festival Arena Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

10/10 Excellent

"A very large , clean and nice hotel. The receptionist was very helpful."

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

8/10 Good

"The property is close to the airport and the shuttle service very useful. The hotel needs a remodel as it looks a bit used."

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Palazzo Versace Dubai

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our short stay here. It is close to the airport. Helpful when your flight from Europe gets in very late. The rooms are large and beautiful. The whole hotel is stunning especially the reception/ foyer area. In particular the mosaics and tiling is exquisite. The breakfast was excellent We spent several hours at the pool. Very lovely despite the heat. Excellent pool service We left early the next day due to early flight. We highly recommend this hotel"

Vida Creek Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Super clean, super wonderful staff. Great amenities and the gym is awesome. Shoutout to Cynthia the lifeguard at the beach who made my time down there very enjoyable! Great human! Only improvement point would be the water pressure in the shower."

IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront

8/10 Good

"My stay was perfect. The staff were amazing and very helpful. The bartender was especially excellent as he served delicious drinks. I felt safe as a female traveling alone"

Vida Creek Harbour

10/10 Excellent

"Decent sized, clean room. Staff were excellent. Breakfast was good and the infinity pool is fab with views towards the Burj Khalifa."

InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice all over"

Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Over night stay was great"

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8.8/10 (3,853 reviews)

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Dubai Festival City Mall

8.8/10 (659 reviews)

During your visit to Dubai, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dubai Festival City Mall. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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beach near Marsa Al Khor

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Marsa Al Khor during your trip to Dubai? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Jameel Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Jameel Arts Centre during your stay in Dubai. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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WonderLand Amusement Park

Bring your family to WonderLand Amusement Park and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Dubai. Discover the area's desert landscapes and shops.

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Dubai Tennis Stadium

8.6/10 (38 reviews)

Catch an event at Dubai Tennis Stadium during your trip to Dubai. Discover the area's desert landscapes, or seek out its local tours.

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beach near Dubai Healthcare City

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Dubai Healthcare City during your trip to Dubai? Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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beach near Creek Park Pier

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Creek Park Pier during your trip to Dubai? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Festival Arena?

Festival Arena is located in Dubai. Travelers love the area for its major shopping area and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 103 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Festival Arena?

Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Festival Arena. Other good options within a short distance include InterContinental Dubai Festival City by IHG and Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG.

How many hotels will I find near Festival Arena?

Expedia has 103 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Festival Arena.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Festival Arena, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Festival Arena.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Festival Arena?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Festival Arena, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Festival Arena?

Study the collections at Museum of the Future, Falcon Museum, or Museum of Illusions. Enjoy the outdoors at Creek Park, Dubai Garden Glow, or Zabeel Park. Create some family memories at Jameel Arts Centre, WonderLand Amusement Park, and Children's City while you're exploring the area around Festival Arena.

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Our top choices for Festival Arena hotels

1. Element by Marriott Al Jaddaf, Dubai

2. Arabian Park Dubai, an Edge by Rotana Hotel

3. Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel

4. Vida Creek Harbour

5. Address Creek Harbour

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG

7. SUHA Creek, Waterfront Al Jaddaf

8. Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG

9. InterContinental Dubai Festival City by IHG

10. Pavilion Hotel Al Jaddaf Managed by Nooa

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Al Jadaf

12. FORM Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai, a Member of Design Hotels

13. IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront

14. Al Khoory Sky Garden Hotel

15. S19 Hotel - Al Jaddaf

16. Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

17. SUHA Al Jaddaf

18. Park Apartments Dubai, An Edge by Rotana Hotel

19. InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG

20. INK Hotel

Top Festival Arena Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Palazzo Versace Dubai

Vida Creek Beach Hotel

IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront

Vida Creek Harbour

InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG

Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG

Other attractions near Festival Arena

Dubai Creek

Dubai Festival City Mall

beach near Marsa Al Khor

Jameel Arts Centre

WonderLand Amusement Park

Dubai Tennis Stadium

beach near Dubai Healthcare City

beach near Creek Park Pier

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