A brand-new and well-known mall in Dubai is called Dubai Festival City Mall. There are around 400 stores there, along with about 90 local and foreign cafes and restaurants. This mall is home to a plethora of opulent luxury labels, including well-known designers like DKNY, Armani Exchange, and Coach. There are also other well-known retailers there, including Old Navy, Marks & Spencer, River Island, Koton, and H&M. The store offers its customers much more than just shopping. While there, you can enjoy attractions like the Festival Wheel and the Dream Aero Flight Simulator. You may also include taking in the breathtaking views from the Festival Wheel in your schedule for Dubai tourism. You can go to any of the mall’s exclusive cafés or restaurants if you want a fine dining experience.
With more than 500 brands in the mall, some of the most well-known ones for you to shop at are as follows.
1. Lifestyle & Fashion
- Marks and Spencer
- Zara
- H&M
- Old Navy
- Aeropostale
- River Island
- Topshop
- American Eagle Outfitters
- Banana Republic
- Massimo Dutti
- GAP
- Kiabi
- Koton
- Iconic
- Centrepoint
- Charles and Keith
- Steve Madden
- Accessorize
- Kate Spade
- Nicoli
- Guess
2. Health & Beauty
- Aster Pharmacy
- Bath & Body Works
- Swiss Arabian
- The Art of Shaving
- Sephora
- Victoria’s Secret
- Arabian Oud
- Tips & Toes
- Boots Pharmacy
3. Home Furniture
- Danube Home
- Jashanmal Home
- The Comfort Store
- Royal Furniture
- Dwell
- Pan Emirates
- The Mattress Store
- Al – Futtaim ACE
4. Sports
- Under Armour
- Athlete’s Foot
- Stadium
- Skechers
- Hamac
- Soccer Scene
- Sand Sports
5. Watches & Jewellery
- Swaroski
- Pandora
- Pure Gold
- Damas Jewellery
- Guess
- Fossil
6. Cafes & Restaurants
- Hard Rock Cafe
- The Cheesecake Factory
- PF Chang’s
- Peppermill
- Sugar Factory
- Motomachi
- Al Fanar Restaurant and Cafe
- Famous Daves
- Big Fernand
- Cafe Bateel
- Bareburger
- Eataly
- Wendy’s
- Hardees
- KFC
- Krispy Kreme etc.
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Other attractions in the DFC Mall
1. Festival Ferris
A 40 metres tall Ferris wheel with 30 capsules is situated in the Festival Bay section of the mall. As you ascend the Ferris wheel, you will be able to take in the breathtaking view of Dubai’s glittering skyline, lovely flamingos, and city creek. From 2 PM to midnight, the Ferris wheel is open for a price of 40 dirhams for adults and 25 dirhams for children under the age of 12. Additionally, you may get a family pass for 100 dirhams or perhaps even a private luxury experience for 300 dirhams.
2. IMAGINE Laser Show
IMAGINE is a laser show that uses water, air, and fire that is presented as an extended area of the mall. It amazes the audience by showcasing ingenuity in the use of technology, together with music and lighting. The laser display is performed every day in the late evenings at regular intervals of an hour. The best part is that there is no cost to see this show.
3. Dhow Rides
Take a classic abra, or boat, ride along Dubai Creek’s riverside. The trip offers residents and visitors a genuine taste of Emirati culture along with a stunning view and enjoyable music. One of the best ways to see Dubai and appreciate its beauty is on a dhow cruise.
4. Dubai Festival City Cinema
The Novo Cinemas, a theatre with 18 screens, is also located in the mall. The theatre offers IMAX and MX4D screens. Every day of the festival in Dubai, films in various genres and tongues are shown to keep the crowds entertained.
Things Not To Miss At Dubai Festival City Mall
You must not skip out on these incredible activities if you want to get the most out of your trip to Dubai Festival City Mall:
- Get on the Festive Wheel, a 40-meter-tall enormous raised wheel with 30 capsules, to experience the breathtaking city views.
- Feel daring inside the Dream Aero Flight Simulator, which offers the opportunity to experience what it’s like to pilot a Boeing 737.
- Watch the largest water screen projection while taking in the thrilling air, water, and fire fountain display.
- Watch any film starring your favourite celebrity at the Novo Cinemas, an IMAX theatre located at Festival City Mall.
- Bring the kids to the Fabyland to enjoy the exciting rides, amusing machines, and arcade games.
Mall Timings:
Mon – Thu: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Fri – Sun: 10:00 am to 12:00 midnight