Overview
Dubai Festival City is a world class waterfront urban community that has been designed to capture the ground breaking 21st Century spirit of Dubai.Dubai Festival City (www.dubaifestivalcity.com) is a 'city-within-a-city' being built on the banks of the historic Dubai Creek. It offers a rich and vibrant living experience that encompasses the finest, easily accessible shopping, dining, entertainment, homes, schools, hotels, offices and leisure in one place. Spanning 1,300 acres and stretching three kilometres along Dubai Creek, Dubai Festival City is formed by three distinctive districts; Marsa Al Khor, Festival Centre and Al Badia which are connected by an impressive 30 kilometre internal road network and a wide creekside promenade. Distinctive residential communities will provide homes to over 50,000 residents living in 20,000 apartments and villas. In addition, 50,000 office personnel will work daily at Dubai Festival City.
With easy access via the 13 lane Business Bay Crossing, Airport Tunnel and the new Garhoud Bridge, and situated only two kilometres from Dubai International Airport, Dubai Festival City’s unique waterfront setting will deliver vibrancy and a sense of place to Dubai’s landscape.
Dubai attracts travelers seeking something new and different. It offers exceptional international facilities combined with exotic destinations and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Dubai is also the undisputed "sports capital of the Middle East", hosting world class international events that attract some of the biggest names in their respective sports, whether in golf, tennis, horse racing, rallying power boating, rugby, or sailing.
During your stay in this fascinating city be sure to take a day trip to Sharjah, the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates. Numerous museums cover everything from contemporary art to ancient Middle East coins and weaponry. In the Sharjah Heritage Area you will discover a restored ancient souk and a fort once occupied by a Sheikh. And for a glimpse of Dubai’s fishing-village roots, wander the Jaddaf district and watch local craftsman hand-carving traditional boats by the harbor.
With astonishing skyscrapers, beautiful beaches, accessible transportation and a fascinating Middle-Eastern culture, Dubai’s iconic collection of ‘things to see and do’ make it the ultimate yachting destination.
