Complete guide to the Dubai Festival Arena
Dubai is often called a melting pot of cultures. You can discern the city’s diversity through the countless festivals held here throughout the year. From celebrating jazz music to appreciating independent movies, this contemporary metropolis promotes all kinds of entertainment and recreational activities. And to host these spectacular festivals and shows, the city has venues like Dubai Festival Arena by InterContinental, a versatile, world class, event space.
Read on to find out everything you need to know about this stunning arena, located in the heart of Dubai Festival City.
OVERVIEW
Dubai Festival Arena is one of the most vibrant venues to host corporate, social and private events. The unmatched service of InterContinental sets it apart from its rivals. The stunning arena is located amidst the tranquil landscape of what used to be the Al Badia Golf Club, offering uninterrupted views of Dubai’s mesmerising skyline.
The Festival Arena in Dubai boasts over 5,000 square metres of pillar-free indoor space. Other areas include a 1,000 square metre pre-function hall and a spacious outdoor terrace area with over 1,500 free parking spaces for visitors.
The dynamic Dubai Festival Arena is a customisable venue that can be altered as per the event’s nature, purpose and requirements. The transformational possibilities of the arena are endless.
FACILITIES AT DUBAI FESTIVAL ARENA
MAIN HALL
The Main Hall lies in the centre of the arena. This massive 5,000 square metres hall offers a pillar-free indoor space ideal for concerts, music festivals and other large scale events.
Whether it’s a concert, a virtual reality gaming championship, a wedding, a corporate gathering or a festival, the main hall is a multi-functional space capable of catering to any event. The arena also has carpeted, air-conditioned prayer rooms fully equipped with ablution units. The facility features 48 luxury toilet cubicles with a common vanity area, with special needs toilets also available. Nursing mothers have access to changing rooms as well.
The arena has multiple entrances and exit points that includes 3 sets of sliding doors at the main entrance, 4 sets of double doors at the pre-function hall and 12 fire exit doors.
PRE-FUNCTION HALL AND OUTDOOR TERRACE
Other striking features of the arena include the 1,000 square metre pre-function hall and the 2,200 square metres outdoor terrace. These areas represent the ideal settings for various events; the outdoor terrace in particular, is perfect for outdoor weddings.
VIP LOUNGES
Keeping up with the highest service standards, the arena comes with two luxuriously furnished VIP lounges. The lounges have private arrival access for special guests and can be used as green rooms or majlis. The Hollywood style vanity bathrooms with showers is another reason why the arena is popular amongst event organisers.
WI-FI
Guests will have access to free Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi at Dubai Festival Arena can cater to 2500 guests.
PARKING
Visitors get access to a free car park with a parking capacity for 1,500 vehicles, including 1,220 regular parking spots and 280 VIP parking spots with self-parking. A complimentary golf cart transfer is available for guests to travel between parking areas and hall entrances.
OTHER FACILITIES
Besides the aforementioned facilities, the venue also offers other amenities that include:
- Production and crew office
- Production kitchen
- Branding and advertising facility
- Loading bay
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE DUBAI FESTIVAL ARENA LOCATION?
The complete Dubai Festival Arena address is Al Badia Boulevard, Dubai Festival City.
HOW TO GET TO DUBAI FESTIVAL ARENA?
Besides driving there or taking a taxi, you can reach the arena via the RTA bus. There are several options for travellers here. RTA Bus F08, 24, 43, 44, 53, 64A, 4 and 32C have bus stops near the arena.
WHAT IS THE DUBAI FESTIVAL ARENA CONTACT INFORMATION?
For more information and bookings please contact: +971-4-701-1098, or email: imeet@ihg.com.
This concludes our guide to the Dubai Festival Arena, one of the most dynamic event venues in the emirate. Take a look at the most happening events in Dubai to make sure you don’t miss out on the fun.
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Cover Image Credit: Dubai Festival Arena official website
