Neighbourhood guide
Dubai Festival City, Dubai
Food and drink spots stand out, alongside practical clothing, footwear and beauty shopping. Reviewers value helpful guidance, comfortable choices, personalised service and memorable desserts.
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Best of Dubai Festival City
The highest-rated, most-reviewed places across every category.
#1Haidilao Dubai Festival CityHaidilao Dubai Festival City is a Chinese hot pot restaurant where diners cook fresh ingredients in chosen broths at the table. First-timers can get patient guidance, while families may appreciate the kid-focused touches, including face painting and small gifts.
#2Xpressions Style - Festival City Mall, DubaiXpressions Style is a perfume and beauty store in Dubai Festival City, with fragrances, makeup and fashion accessories. Reviews highlight patient product guidance, scent recommendations based on longevity and notes, and gift wrapping for purchases.
#3Joe's BackyardJoe’s Backyard is a barbecue-focused restaurant on the 19th floor of the Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City, with Dubai skyline views and a relaxed day-to-night setting. Reviews point to flame-grilled favourites such as chicken wings and Sunday roast, alongside drinks, brunches and outdoor seating.
Best Clothing stores in Dubai Festival City · 81
Top 4 by rating and reviews.
Local takeAffordable everyday clothing stands out, with helpful sizing and breathable natural fabrics.
#1Max FashionMax Fashion in Dubai Festival City is a practical stop for affordable everyday clothing for men, women and children. Reviews especially point to kids’ jeans, plus sizes and staples such as T-shirts and shorts, with designs and options that have improved over time.
#2LC WAIKIKILC WAIKIKI is a clothing store in Dubai Festival City for affordable everyday fashion, with options for adults and children. Reviews point to a broad, well-organized collection, including jeans and seasonal clothing, plus staff who often help with sizing, recommendations and checkout issues.
#3COCO by Cotton CollectionCOCO by Cotton Collection is a clothing store in Dubai Festival City, with a strong focus on cotton and linen pieces for warm-weather dressing. Shoppers come for soft, breathable fabrics, stylish designs, and helpful guidance on finding the right size, fit, and colour.
#4New Yorker
Best Restaurants in Dubai Festival City · 68
Top 4 by rating and reviews.
Local takeTop tables combine hands-on dining, flame-grilled food and family-friendly touches.
#1Shvili Dubai Festival City - DFCShvili Dubai Festival City - DFC serves Georgian cuisine in a warm, greenery-filled setting, with Italian dishes also available from its partner restaurant, Osteria Mario. Reviews highlight the khinkali, khachapuri, tasting menus and family-friendly features such as a children’s play area.
#2Zaatar W ZeitZaatar W Zeit is a casual Lebanese restaurant in Dubai Festival City, known for fresh, lighter-feeling meals and modern takes on familiar favourites. Reviews particularly highlight its wraps, manakish, Chicken Taouk and relaxed seating for a quick mall meal or family visit.
#3Kooya Filipino EateryKooya Filipino Eatery brings Filipino comfort food with a chef-led, contemporary twist to Dubai Festival City. Reviews point to the kare-kare and halo-halo as standout orders, while the cosy, Filipino-inspired setting makes it a comfortable place for sharing a meal with family or friends.
#4L'ETO
Best Coffee shops in Dubai Festival City · 41
Top 4 by rating and reviews.
Local takeCoffee stops range from quick drinks to creative desserts and Japanese-leaning waterfront bites.
#1Tim HortonsTim Hortons is a coffee shop at Dubai Festival City, suited to a quick brewed coffee, a French Vanilla, or a sweet stop for donuts. Reviews also point to wraps and a comfortable seating area, with friendly service often making the visit feel easy even when the counter is busy.
#2Waffle & Crepe co.Waffle & Crepe Co. is a dessert-focused coffee shop in Dubai Festival City, serving waffles, crepes, pancakes and drinks alongside savoury options. Reviewers particularly mention the Brownie Kunafa Bear, crisp-topped waffles and creative Crepe Sushi, with a cosy setting that suits families and shopping breaks.
#3Around The Block - Marsa boulevardAround The Block is a coffee-shop pop-up on Marsa Boulevard in Dubai Festival City, combining specialty coffee with Japanese-leaning food. Reviews make it appealing for a waterfront visit where you can order coffee and dessert, then try sushi such as wagyu beef rolls or salmon foi gras aburi.
#4Caffè NeroCaffè Nero is a casual coffee shop in Dubai Festival City serving hot and cold drinks alongside light dishes. Reviews make it appealing for laptop work, relaxed catch-ups and family stops, with standout mentions for espresso, cappuccino, iced drinks and babychinos.
Best Perfume stores in Dubai Festival City · 27
Top 4 by rating and reviews.
Local takePatient guidance helps shoppers compare scent notes, longevity and gift-wrapping options.
#1Taif Al Emarat Perfumes | طيف الإمارات للعطورTaif Al Emarat is an Arabic perfume shop in Dubai Festival City where you can explore fragrances for men and women, including Oud Saffron and traditional bakhoor. Reviews point to patient, knowledgeable guidance, with staff explaining different scents and giving shoppers time to choose.
#2Ramasat Perfumes | رمسات للعطور
#3Odora - Dubai Festival City Mall
#4NICHE GALLERYNICHE GALLERY is a perfume store in Dubai Festival City focused on niche and exclusive fragrances. It is worth considering for hard-to-find bottles such as Zoologist and Harrod exclusives, especially if you prefer browsing in person and getting tailored fragrance guidance.
Best Shoe stores in Dubai Festival City · 27
Top 4 by rating and reviews.
Local takeComfort-led footwear is supported by fit help, wide-fit options and practical delivery.
#1DuozouluDuozoulu is a shoe store in Dubai Festival City focused on comfortable walking footwear, including lightweight casual sandals and rubber shoes. Shoppers can browse a wide range of styles, try different sizes for fit and look for footwear made from recyclable materials.
#2Skechers - Dubai Festival CitySkechers - Dubai Festival City is a family footwear store in Dubai Festival City, selling athletic and casual shoes alongside apparel. Reviews point to a broad selection for adults and children, with useful help on school shoes and less obvious sizing options such as Wide Fit models.
#3FYOR - Dubai Festival City MallFYOR at Dubai Festival City is a footwear and accessories store centred on coordinated shoes and handbags. Reviews highlight pretty, comfortable shoes, trendy bags, helpful product guidance, and practical support such as sourcing a missing size from another store and arranging home delivery.
#4ChicChic is a shoe and leather-goods shop in Dubai Festival City, with sandals, shoes, bags and hats mentioned by customers. It is worth considering for its modern-to-classic collections, gift wrapping and attentive help choosing the right item.
Best Cosmetics stores in Dubai Festival City · 22
Top 4 by rating and reviews.
Local takeBeauty counters stand out for personalised shade matching, skincare advice and calming facial treatments.
#1IxoraIxora is a cosmetics store in Dubai Festival City focused on organic skincare and facial treatments. Reviews highlight calming 60- and 75-minute facials, with options such as steaming, extractions, Gua Sha massage and organic masks, alongside skincare products for face, body and hair.
#2SEPHORA DUBAI FESTIVAL CITYSEPHORA DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY is a cosmetics store for exploring makeup, perfumes, skincare and beauty products in Dubai Festival City. Reviews highlight useful skin-matching consultations, personalised product advice and help choosing gifts or fragrances, including a well-received perfume selection.
#3M.A.CM.A.C is a professional cosmetics store in Dubai Festival City where shoppers can browse products such as lipstick and brushes, or get help with shade matching and makeup application. Reviews particularly value the practical guidance, including step-by-step lessons and advice for sensitive eyes.
#4Kiko MilanoKIKO Milano is a cosmetics store in Dubai Festival City, carrying makeup, beauty and skincare products. Reviews suggest it is especially useful when you want help matching foundation and concealer shades, or when you would like staff to explain which products suit your skin type.
Best Cafes in Dubai Festival City · 21
Top 4 by rating and reviews.
Local takeCafes pair distinctive desserts and drinks with Turkish tea, Arabic coffee and relaxed breaks.
#1EL&N London - Dubai Festival City MallEL&N London is a café in Dubai Festival City with theatrical pink interiors, coffee, brunch and an extensive dessert counter. It is especially appealing for a photo-friendly mall stop centred on cakes, tiramisu and distinctive drinks such as the Spanish latte.
#2Café BateelCafé Bateel is a polished café in Dubai Festival City for relaxed meals, coffee and desserts. Reviews particularly point to its breakfast dishes, Arabic coffee, dates and sweets, while the calm setting and consistently attentive service make it a comfortable mall stop for families or a quiet break.
#3Maras Turka CafeMaras Turka Cafe is a Turkish cafe in Dubai Festival City, known for all-day breakfast, Turkish tea and desserts. Reviews make the Turkish ice cream’s playful serving ritual and the kunafa with ice cream two especially memorable reasons to stop by.
#4Cafe 2020Cafe 2020 is a casual cafe in Dubai Festival City for quick snacks, tea and takeaway meals. Reviews especially point to the fresh milk chai and sandwiches, including the shrimp sandwich, alongside friendly service and generous portions.
Best Jewelry stores in Dubai Festival City · 21
Top 4 by rating and reviews.
Local takeHands-on customisation is a recurring strength, from charm pieces to bespoke diamond designs.
#1The Charms Atelier & Permanent JewelryThe Charms Atelier & Permanent Jewelry in Dubai Festival City is a hands-on jewelry shop where you can design charm bracelets and necklaces, or choose a permanent bracelet. It also works well for personalized gifts and creative outings with friends or family.
#2Dargan Diamonds - Festival City MallDargan Diamonds is a jewelry store in Dubai Festival City where you can browse diamond designs, buy wedding or engagement rings, and request custom pieces. Reviews especially point to patient guidance, lab-grown diamond options, and designs made from a customer’s own image or idea.
#3The Charm BarThe Charm Bar is a jewelry store in Dubai Festival City where you can design personalised pieces around your choice of charms. Reviews highlight custom bracelets, chains for bags and a friendly, hands-on experience that works well for gifts or a creative outing.
#4Jawhara Jewellery - Festival City MallJawhara Jewellery is a gold and jewellery store in Dubai Festival City, with 18k, 21k and 22k collections described by the business. Reviews point to a broad selection for gifts and special purchases, including a first solitaire and a tourmaline necklace with natural diamonds as a halo.
Hidden gems in Dubai Festival City
Excellent ratings from a smaller number of reviews, so they are easier to miss.
