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About Dubai Festival City
Dubai Festival City’s Festival Arena by InterContinental is a premier event venue within the Dubai Festival City complex, located along Al Badia Blvd. This expansive space is designed to host large-scale conferences, exhibitions, concerts, and corporate events with a focus on seamless attendee experiences. The venue sits near The Event Centre and Holiday Inn extensions, offering an integrated experience for organizers and attendees alike.
We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit access, and nearby hotels and dining options to help you plan a smooth visit or a successful event in the heart of Dubai’s vibrant festival district.
The Festival Arena comprises up to 7,200 square meters of pillarless space, with the overall venue capacity supporting up to 9,000 guests. Floor dimensions approximate 53.4 meters by 25.7 meters, providing flexible layouts for banquets, theatre-style setups, and exhibition floors. Related spaces within the Dubai Festival City complex include the Al Ras Ballroom (up to 1,300) and Al Baraha Ballroom (up to 1,080), offering additional room for breakout sessions, dinners, and VIP areas.
For attendees and organizers, convenient on-site parking ranges from 1,250 to 1,500 spots, depending on configuration. The venue is easily accessible via Creek Metro Station and multiple bus routes (e.g., 53, 44), with taxi options readily available. On-site convenience is complemented by a cluster of nearby hotels and dining options within the InterContinental Dubai Festival City family of properties, as well as partner hotels in the area.
Whether you’re hosting a large-scale expo, a multi-day conference, or a star-studded event, Festival Arena provides a dependable, straightforward experience. We’ve got you covered for tickets, logistics, and accommodations—like having a friend who can help you secure your seats and plan your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and venue type: Festival Arena by InterContinental, situated in Dubai Festival City along Al Badia Blvd; part of the InterContinental Dubai Festival City complex (near The Event Centre and Holiday Inn extensions).
- Capacity and space: Up to 9,000 guests in total space; 7,200 sqm pillarless event space; floor dimensions approximately 53.4m x 25.7m; Al Ras Ballroom up to 1,300 max and Al Baraha Ballroom up to 1,080 max as part of related spaces within the venue complex.
- Parking: Between 1,250 and 1,500 parking spots on-site, depending on the configuration and source.
- Address and transit: Address is Festival Arena, Al Badia Blvd, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE. Nearest transit includes Creek Metro Station with several bus routes (e.g., 53, 44) and taxi access.
- Nearby hotels: InterContinental Dubai Festival City (onsite), Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City, Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City, InterContinental Residence Suites, and related properties.
- Notable events hosted: Blockchain Life crypto conferences (2024–2026), Lubricant Expo Middle East, World Spa & Wellness Convention (2026), The Mining Show, ProPaper Dubai, and other corporate and expo events.
- Renamed/demolition status: No known demolition or renaming; Festival Arena continues to operate as part of Dubai Festival City with active venues and events as of 2026.