How to get to the venue

Festival City Mall Underground Parking (B2 Level)

Walking Distance: Approx. 5–10 minutes

Details: The most convenient option, located directly beneath the mall with direct access to Dubai Festival Arena.

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Festival City Mall Surface Parking (P1–P3)

Walking Distance: Approx. 5–10 minutes

Details: Open-air parking around the mall perimeter, ideal for short-term parking.

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Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City Parking

Walking Distance: Approx. 5–10 minutes

Details: Available for visitors within the hotel premises.

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Dubai Taxi

Dubai Taxi Starting Fare

  • Daytime (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM): 12 AED (including first kilometer)

  • Nighttime (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM): 13 AED

Payment Methods:

  • Cash

  • Credit/Debit Cards (supports Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Ali Pay)

  • NOL Card

  • Careem Pay

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Careem

Steps to Book:

Download the Careem App (available in Chinese).

Enter "Dubai Festival Arena" as your destination.

Select your preferred vehicle type (e.g., Economy, Luxury, XL).

Confirm pickup location and book your ride.

AED 50–80 (from Dubai Airport, varies by time/vehicle).

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Private Car (Self-Drive)

The venue is surrounded by ample paid parking facilities, including the Festival City Mall parking (approximately a 5-minute walk to the arena).

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Travel by bus

Nearest Bus Stop: Dubai Festival City, Festival Centre 

Available Routes:

F53:
Route: Al Jaddaf Marine Station ↔ Dubai Festival City
Operating Hours: 5:30 AM - 11:30 PM (Daily)
Walking Distance: ~5 minutes to Dubai Festival Arena

44:
Route: Al Ghubaiba Bus Station ↔ Dubai Festival City
Operating Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Daily)
Walking Distance: ~8 minutes


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Dubai Airport

From Dubai Airport, drive east along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) or Emirates Road (E611) directly to Dubai Festival City. The journey typically takes around 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

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Visa Information

Required by all, except GCC nationals (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman). Citizens of certain countries are eligible for a free of charge visa on arrival, please visit the the UAE Government website for more information.

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