Head to Dubai Festival City and celebrate the holiday season with exciting activities and exclusive offers

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27th December 2018: The holiday season is here, which means finally time to celebrate New Year!

As part of the celebrations, Dubai Festival City will be hosting a wide range of celebrations and events across the destination including huge discounts across various retailers and restaurants. Packed with special shows and performances, Dubai Festival City is gearing up to host one of the largest celebrations in the UAE.

Kick off the New Year at Dubai Festival City

New Year Specials at Dubai Festival City Mall

Say goodbye to 2018 and ring in the New Year at Dubai Festival City Mall, as it hosts a packed schedule of free activities and entertainment on 31st December to celebrate the kick-off of 2019.

The evening of non-stop activities starts with a one-of-a-kind special IMAGINE show on Festival Bay at 7pm, followed by the live band at 8pm. Stunning fireworks displays will feature at 9pm, 10pm and 11pm, with the grand finale fireworks show at midnight. 

To get some of the best seats in the house with unrivalled views of the celebrations, shoppers are encouraged to reserve a table ahead of time at one of the restaurants on the waterfront. Restaurants include newly-opened Black Tap, Eataly, Cheesecake Factory, Nando’s, Turkish Village, Joe’s Crab Shack, Sugar Factory, Al Fanar, Peppermill, Texas Roadhouse, Motomachi, California Pizza Kitchen, Bucca di Beppo and Lebanese concept, Semsom.

Exclusive New Year Offers at Al Areesh Club 

Begin the New Year on a healthy note as Al Areesh Club is offering customers savings of AED 1,500 on memberships and get the entire year free.

Anise at InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Eight different live cooking stations are ready to serve a bounty of food, inspired by the world’s culinary traditions, including seafood delicacies, and the freshest ceviche and oysters.  Guests will enjoy live entertainment and terrace views of the fireworks at Festival Bay.

AED 595 per person, including soft beverages
AED 695 per person, including house hops, grapes and bubbles
AED 220 per child aged 6-12 yrs, Complimentary for children aged 0-5 yrs
AED 50 per person for terrace seating 

8:30pm to 12:30am (Cash bar from 12:30am), 31 December
Lobby Level, InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Pierre’s Bistro & Bar at InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Celebrate the end of the year and see in the next with a sensorial experience at Pierre’s Bistro & Bar.  Tease your taste buds with delectable delicacies created by Chef Pierre Gagnaire’s team, including the signature tuna tataki, arancini croquettes, live cooking stations and more.  Enjoy live entertainment, chill out on the terrace and watch the spectacular ‘Imagine’ show and fireworks at Festival Bay with the views of the Burj Khalifa in the background.

AED 990 per person, including house hops, grapes and a glass of Champagne at midnight 

8:30pm to 12:30am (12:30am to late, cash bar), 31 December 2018
Promenade level, InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Skyline Lounge at Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City
Welcome the New Year at one of Dubai’s most desirable locations, offering amazing views of the city skyline, with front row seats to the New Year’s Eve firework spectacle at Festival Bay.  Dine with a collection of delicacies at our gala dinner buffet, live BBQ stations and DJ.

AED 750 per person, including soft beverages
AED 850 per person, including house hops, grapes and bubbles
AED 300 per child aged 6-12 yrs
Complimentary for children aged 0-5 yrs 

8:30 pm to 12:30 am (Cash bar from 12:30 am to 3 am), 31 December

Level 5, Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City

Choix par Pierre Gagnaire at InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Enjoy an authentic Parisian dining experience with a beautifully crafted three-course menu by Michelin Star Chef Pierre Gagnaire. Savour outstanding views of the Festival Bay fireworks from the terrace and ring in the New Year in style.

AED 495 per person, including soft beverages (terrace seating)
AED 650 per person, including house hops, grapes and bubbles (terrace seating)
AED 990 per person, including unlimited Champagne (terrace seating)
AED 200 discount for inside seating packages

8:30pm to 12:30am (Cash bar from 12:30am), 31 December
Lobby Level, InterContinental Dubai Festival City

The Fish House at InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Toast to the New Year with friend and family with a three-course menu of the finest delicacies from the ocean.  Enjoy a prime position with vistas across the Dubai skyline and the Festival Bay fireworks.

AED 495 per person, including soft beverages
AED 595 per person, including house hops, grapes and bubbles
Additional AED 50 per person for terrace seating

8:30pm to 12:30am (Cash bar from 12:30am), 31 December
Promenade Level, InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Vista bar & Terrace at InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Countdown the last hours to the brand New Year under starlit skies at the Vista Bar & Terrace.  Chill out to the live beats from the DJ playing until the early hours of the morning.

AED 600 per person, including bar access, tapas, house hops, grapes and bubbles
AED 900 per person, including reserved seating, tapas, house hops, grapes, premium beverages and bubbles

8:30 pm to 12:30 am (Cash bar from 12:30 am to 3 am), 31 December
Lobby Level, InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Belgian Café at Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City

Ring in the New Year with a Belge ‘Fest On a Soif’ event featuring authentic Belgian dishes served to your table, live music and of course loads of festive cheer.

AED 499 per person, including house hops, grapes and bubbles

8:30pm to 12:30am (Cash bar from 12:30am to 3am), 31 December
Lobby Level, Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City

Sirocco at Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City

Enjoy a spectacular end of year celebration with a great family feast including a lavish spread complete with live cooking stations and free-flowing beverages.  Ring in the New Year with a theme of the 80s & 90s Disco along with a live DJ and watch the fireworks at Festival Bay from the poolside.

AED 175 per person, including soft beverages
AED 275 per person, including house hops and grapes
AED 199 per person, including soft beverages, pool access for countdown & kids entertainment.
AED 299 per person, including house hops and grapes, kids entertainment and one glass of bubbles for toasting at the Pool
NYE after party will be continued at the pool by our Resident DJ - Cash Bar 10pm- 2am

7:30pm to 12am for buffet dinner, 31 December
Lobby Level, Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City