From a Family Dinner to Fine Dining Date Nights at Dubai Festival City

Located on the creek and overlooking the Dubai skyline InterContinental Dubai and Crown Plaza Dubai, Festival City are culinary and entertainment destinations. Enjoy everything from the freshest seafood cooked by a Michelin starred chef to a casual picnic lounging on beanbags. And to top it off the record-breaking IMAGINE water, laser and fire spectacle can be viewed from both hotels.

A Fish Feast: The Fish House

With a vibrant walkway, buzzing atmosphere and delicious cuisine this lively fish restaurant prides itself on the sea to table concept with each catch of the day being customized for specific tastes. The beautiful aqua coloured interiors create a light and bright dining experience. At dawn the chefs scour the local fish markets selecting only the best delicacies to take back to the kitchen for guests to enjoy. The “Friday Fish Feast” brunch is a must for lovers of seafood, ceviche and live cooking stations with a fantastic kid’s menu that includes prawn cocktail and fish and chips.

Perfect For: Seafood Lovers

Michelin Magic: Pierre’s Bistro & Bar

Three starred chef Pierre Gagnaire brings his culinary flair to this modern fine dining restaurant. Enjoy a sophisticated dinner in this sleek and stylish venue while overlooking the promenade at Dubai Festival City. The chic interiors of pink, green and gold brass lends itself to a dining experience like no other - and is an instagrammable dream. Every third Wednesday of the month is the “PINK.me” ladies night, where women can enjoy two dishes for AED159 or three dishes for AED 199 plus a complimentary drink. Whether you go with a partner or a friend be sure to finish the evening with a drink at the bar while enjoying resident DJ’s and live entertainment till 2am.

Perfect For: Date night or sophisticated Ladies Night

Teatime Treat: Choix Patisserie and Restaurant by Pierre Gagnaire

With the minimalist white décor, enchanting views across the Dubai skyline and a terrace overlooking the yachts and Creek, it is the perfect place to sit back and relax with a selection of fine teas and pastries. The high tea set menu is the ideal treat for mums this Mother’s Day or mums-to-be with baby shower packages available. With beautiful cakes, finger sandwiches, eclairs and a selection of teas, coffees and juices this award-winning patisserie offers an authentic Parisian experience in an elegant setting.

Baby shower packages are available in either a buffet style or table set-up and are for a minimum of eight people for three hours.

Perfect for: Mother’s Day

A Business Breakfast: Anise

Enjoy a casual breakfast, lunch or dinner in the natural surroundings of Anise. With eight live cooking stations based upon the eight points of the star anise, this relaxed restaurant with elements of wood is bright and airy and lends itself to a place in which to meet work colleagues or for a relaxed family dinner. With the a newly thought up “Taste the world” brunch, anise offers an array of international cuisine and there is something for all tastes.

Perfect for: Breakfast with colleagues

Crown Plaza Dubai Festival City

Two different brunches, one amazing setting

Brunch: Belgian Beer Café

What better way to spend Friday with friends than at this cool and casual restaurant. With views of the city skyline, a large wooden bar and a relaxed European like atmosphere indulge in a selection of mussels, burgers and salads washed down with the finest hops.

Embrace the essence of Brussels in the heart of Dubai and indulge in a three-course menu, including delicious Hoppertizers and seafood mains all finished off with authentic Belgian dessert. Friday brunch is served with unlimited house beverages for AED225 per person. 

Perfect for: Brunch with friends

Family Fun: Picnic at Skyline

Situated on the lawns of the Crowne Plaza Festival City, complete with beanbags, cushions and picnic benches this brunch is super relaxed and ideal for families.  Offering a selection of delectable treats including a one-of-a-kind walk-in pantry, BBQ stations, live music, kid’s activities, pool access it is the perfect fun filled family day. Enjoy mouth-wateringly-good BBQ meats and seafood as well as a pantry of tasty snacks, salads and appetizers and a decedent dessert station. Plus, there’s free pool access for the remainder of the day so you can keep yourselves and the kids happy with a dip in the pool while the sun sets.

Perfect for: Families  

Mediterranean home from home: MezzaLuna

MezzaLuna prides itself on delivering the taste of home to your stay in Dubai, from its relaxed and comfortable atmosphere to a delicious selection of authentic homemade dishes prepared by a team of Chefs. Famous for its MezzaLuna pizza selection, bringing the authentic taste of Italian and Mediterranean dishes to your plate.

Perfect for: a casual bite to eat

Sundowner beverage with a view: Skyline

A cocktail of calming shades in a stylish, laid-back atmosphere, bordered by the city skyline, the Skyline Lounge invites you for a relaxed evening on the deck under the stars, accompanied by servings of artfully mixed drinks and flavoured shisha, surrounded by the cool tempos of lounge music

Perfect for: after work wind-down

The Mix and Mingle: Vista Bar and terrace

Whether it be for a casual sundowner, a lazy afternoon or a social night out with family and friends, Vista Bar & Terrace welcomes you with a panorama of sophistication; from its vibrant atmosphere with large outdoor terrace, offering premium 180° views over the creek to the Dubai city skyline, to its bespoke collection of beverages and flavours, accompanied by Latino inspired tapas selection.

Perfect for: cocktails with a view

Hotel Address: InterContinental Dubai Festival City, P.O.Box 45777

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