InterContinental Dubai - Festival City, an IHG HotelvsLe Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina scores slightly higher than InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina is ranked #19 in Dubai with recommendations from 8 sources including Fodor's, Star Service and Time Out.
InterContinental Dubai - Festival City, an IHG Hotel
Umm Ramool Rd, Dubai Festival City, Dubai 45777, United Arab Emirates
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Fashioned along the lines of a sailing yacht, the hotel cuts a striking silhouette rising from the south bank of Dubai Creek."
DK Eyewitness
"The InterContinental at Dubai Festival City is a chic property, with superb attention to detail and well-drilled staff on hand throughout the hotel’s vast amenities."
Time Out
"Inspired by the dhow boats that drift past it daily on the Creek, the Intercontinental Festival City is a modern dream of a hotel." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"A high-end, luxury chain hotel that's impressive in scale, sophistication, and facilities." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A sleek, modern, spacious hotel in the heart of Dubai’s buzzing shopping and entertainment hub, Festival City." Full review
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
Al Sufouh Road, Po Box 213 084, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This family-friendly beach resort boasts outstanding recreational facilities and is a personal favorite." Full review
i
Try to get a guest room with a sea view.
DK Eyewitness
"Indulge in a wide range of beach activities and water sports from windsurfing and wakeboarding to sailing and deep-sea fishing."
Rough Guide
"The real selling points are the superb grounds and big swathe of beach, one of the largest of any of the marina hotels – good for families on vacation."
Time Out
"The hotel has a prime location on a decent stretch of beach and the kids’ club here is excellent with a full range of activities." Full review
i
Weekends at Barasti can be especially raucous, so if you’re travelling with your family, request a room as far away from the noise as possible or you’ll be awake listening to revellers right up until the early hours of the morning.
Star Service
"This oceanfront palace is a modern blend of hip, contemporary style with resortlike energy and traditional hospitality." Full review
i
Management is difficult to reach, leaving those with individual requests behind at times.
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"This 220-room Meridienhotel is an upmarket, family-friendly resort set on Dubai's largestprivate white-sand beach." Full review
Fodor's
"This old dame might seem a little tired, but there's still plenty of reasons to stay here." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Twinned with the Westin, this beachfront hotel is nirvana for active types." Full review