InterContinental Dubai Festival City - Congress Destination

Dubai Festival City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 45777
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InterContinental Dubai Festival City offers luxury travel like no other, with 508 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites exuding ultimate serenity, diverse culinary offerings, including a three Michelin-starred chef restaurant, and an array of leisure facilities perfect for true relaxation. Unlock the potential of your next event with Events by InterContinental, Dubai's top choice for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) venues. Strategically located near the Dubai International Airport, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Downtown Dubai, our state-of-the-art facilities offer over 15,000 square meters of customizable event space, designed to cater to your every need.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandInterContinental Hotels
Built2008
Renovated2017
Total meeting space161,459 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms1,661
Venue typeLuxury hotel

Industry Ratings

Dubai Tourism (Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing)
Northstar

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
Business Traveller Middle East - Best Business Hotel in Dubai 2025 World Travel Awards - Middle East's Leading City Hotel 2023, Dubai's Leading City Business Hotel 2023, World's Leading City Business Hotel 2024

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
161,459 sq. ft.
Largest room
64,583.5 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
14,778.9 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1,837 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
14,778.9 sq. ft.
175.2 x 84.3 sq. ft.
16.9 ft.
1400
310
900
1400
1300
819
290
450
204
4,897.6 sq. ft.
58.1 x 84.3 sq. ft.
16.9 ft.
420
100
300
400
420
231
100
150
-
4,983.7 sq. ft.
59.1 x 84.3 sq. ft.
16.9 ft.
420
100
300
400
420
231
100
150
-
4,897.6 sq. ft.
58.1 x 84.3 sq. ft.
16.9 ft.
420
100
300
400
420
231
100
150
-
4,746.9 sq. ft.
62.3 x 21.0 sq. ft.
16.9 ft.
300
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300
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11,861.8 sq. ft.
175.5 x 67.6 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
1080
240
700
1080
1000
528
230
360
204
2,949.3 sq. ft.
43.6 x 67.6 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
300
60
150
300
240
126
60
90
-
2,970.8 sq. ft.
44.0 x 67.6 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
300
60
150
300
240
126
60
90
-
5,941.7 sq. ft.
87.9 x 67.6 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
600
120
300
600
540
252
120
180
-

Meeting room floor plans

Al Amwaj 1

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
1,661
Suites
365
Tax rate
22.5%

Location

Getting Here

7 kms away from the Dubai International Airport, we are inter connected with the Festival City mall. Closest Metro station is the Creek Metro Station: 10 minutes approx
Distance from airport 2.49 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking

Local Attractions

Dubai Festival City Mall

Shopping
3 mins
Dubai Festival City is one of the most exciting, must-see destinations which combines world-class shopping, hotels, entertainment and lifestyle, situated on one of Dubai’s most famous waterfronts.
Al Rebat Street
Dubai, AE
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Dubai Mall

Dubai Mall

Shopping
13 mins
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IMAGINE Show

Recreation
1 min
IMAGINE is Dubai Festival City’s record-breaking new attraction, which offers unique sensory experience, harnesses the power of light, water, and fire, combined with giant aqua screens, 30 fountains and surround sound to connect with audiences and produce a show like never seen before.
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Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa

12 kms
Burj Khalifa lifts the world's head proudly skywards, surpassing limits and expectations. Rising gracefully from the desert and honouring Dubai with a new glow. Burj Khalifa is at the heart of Dubai and its people; the centre for the world's finest shopping, dining and entertainment and home for the world's elite.
Emaar Blvd
Dubai, AE
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Dubai World Trade Centre

Dubai World Trade Centre

Business district
14 kms
Since it’s inauguration in 1979, the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has played a critical role in the growth of international trade for the Middle East region. From the landmark 39-storey Trade Centre Tower, to the region’s largest purpose-built complex for events and exhibitions, DWTC has become the epicentre for business tourism in the region.
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai, AE
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Affiliated Organizations (3)

IHG Hotels & Resorts - IMEA
From small meetings to large conferences and memorable weddings, we’re here to help you make the most of your event. Choose from over 6,600 hotels.
IHG Hotels and Resorts - Global
We can't create the deck, but we can definitely make meetings more fun. So come meet how you meet. We'll get your group in the right headspace.
Europe & Middle East
Welcome to Cvent Luxury, your resource for destination corporate meetings, executive retreats, and incentive group travel.

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

• No Cancellation Fees • No Attrition Fees for rooms that are not booked • Up to a 5% rebate towards your master bill • Short-form contract • IHG® Business Rewards points for Planners and Bookers

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Now you can get even more from booking with us. When you make bookings on behalf of others, we’re here to reward you. With IHG® Business Rewards, you can earn points every time you book accommodation, meetings, or an event at over 4,600 participating IHG® hotels worldwide. From board meetings and conferences to weddings and social events, we understand the work that goes into planning and we think all your bookings are important, so we reward you no matter the size. Visit us at www.ihg.com/businessrewards

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