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Dubai Festival City: Prices, Yields & Investor Guide

Dubai Festival City is a waterfront mixed-use community on the Dubai Creek, combining a major mall, hotels and Al Badia residences in a central, family-friendly setting.

Updated August 2026

AED 1,300
Average price/sqft
6.5%
Gross rental yield
Dubai
Location

At a glance

Al-FuttaimDeveloper
Waterfront mixed-useCharacter
Freehold in designated projectsOwnership
Central family livingBest for

What is Dubai Festival City?

Dubai Festival City is an Al-Futtaim waterfront development on the Creek, anchored by the Festival City Mall, IKEA, hotels and the InterContinental, with residential neighbourhoods like Al Badia. It offers central creek-side living with strong amenities.

For investors it offers a central, well-serviced location at accessible prices, with steady family and professional demand. Yields are healthy for the price point, supported by the retail, dining and creek-side lifestyle.

Prices & market data

Amenities & lifestyle

Lifestyle

  • Festival City Mall and IKEA
  • Creek-side dining and hotels
  • Al Badia residential neighbourhoods

Connectivity

  • Central creek-side location
  • ~10 min to DXB airport
  • Al Rebat / Ras Al Khor Road access

Dubai Festival City — frequently asked questions

It offers a central, well-serviced creek-side location at accessible prices, with steady family and professional demand and healthy yields.