Festival Plaza is so much more than a regular mall, it\u2019s your new local, minutes away from your community and neighbourhood housed with everything you and your home needs.<\/p>\n
This spot will be your new go-to for practically anything: whether that be your morning coffee, midday brekkie, a grocery run, weekend family fun, dinner before heading home or finding the perfect gift for someone. You name it; they got it.<\/p>\n
But here are five reasons (albeit, there\u2019s more) why this will be your FAVE new hangout:<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Located in Jebel Ali, Festival Plaza is close to the JLT, Emirates Hills, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Barsha areas, giving residents easy access to the mall. You get to park within five minutes of your store, go in and out without any hassle and not worry about expensive cab rides as it\u2019s just that close to you!<\/p>\n Lucky residents who live in this half of the Emirate will find this spot to be their new local go-to, complete with a smart parking system that makes life SO much easier. Not to mention, the fact that they have over 2,300 parking spaces \u2013 to start.<\/p>\n Prepare for a mouth-watering array of cuisines where you can treat yourself to an international feast with American, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Turkish and Italian restos all located side-by-side!<\/p>\n Plus, a stylish new eatery called Grain of Salt has been announced, a high-end standalone concept, perfect for a chic lunch out. New upgrades for Lulu Hypermarket has never been seen before in Dubai: pros prep sushi live and in-store, and pasta and pizza stations that\u2019ll personalise your dish depending on how YOU want it prepared \u2014 how about a cheese pairing with your grape? Walk through Lulu\u2019s cheese room\u00a0and shop the creamiest and tastiest cheeses for your family and friends without having to drive too far. Could it be the largest cheese selection you\u2019ll come across? You\u2019ll just have to go and see for yourself!<\/p>\n Whatever your dietary needs are, they\u2019ve got you covered with a wide range of organic, gluten-free, low-fat fresh foods to suit your palette. There\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n Spoiled for choice is an understatement. Are you looking for the crispiest french fries, pizza, burgers, ice-cream or everything all at once?! Every craving is sorted.<\/p>\n Think, Popeye\u2019s, KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee\u2019s, Baskin Robbins, plus brands such as Caf\u00e9 Nero, Tim Hortons, Jamaica Blue and SO MANY MORE brands for you to delve in.<\/p>\n IKEA Caf\u00e9 is coming! A global IKEA concept brought to Dubai, where you\u2019ll get to taste Swedish pastries and freshly baked bread (mm!) served hot and fresh from its bakery, or how about a Samurai roll from Sumo Sushi, and famous chicken at Famous Daves or a cheesy manaeesh at Zaatar w Zeit- these are just some of the options you can feast on. Food court fanatics, don\u2019t fret- there\u2019s also a 500-seater food court at the new Festival Plaza. Wow!<\/p>\n The moment we\u2019ve all been waiting for \u2013 a second IKEA has come to Dubai (a two minute walk from Energy metro station) and not only is it in close proximity to Jebel Ali, Marina, Palm Jumeirah, JLT and Barsha Heights residents, its restaurant \u2013 which is loved across the world \u2013 will be accessible from outside the IKEA store, so you can finally sort those Swedish meatball cravings, without having to walk through the entire store.<\/p>\n Yes, yes yes.<\/p>\n Marks & Spencer has been a known go-to for all your fashion needs: for men, women, teens, children and not forgetting toddlers – get your basic tees and cosy sleepwear, to office clothes and fancy dinner date OOTDs.<\/p>\n And if that wasn\u2019t enough, the brand also offers a caf\u00e9 and food hall selling a range of British favourites amongst other tasty cuisines, including fish and chips, scones, delicious cheeses, snack gift sets AND a fabulous selection of tea.<\/p>\n If you want more, there are about 120 other retail stores to choose from. Anything from homeware, groceries, toys, plants – shop it out!<\/p>\n To round it off, Festival Plaza is close, convenient and has everything you need under one roof. It\u2019s the first mall built around convenience \u2013 \u00a0that\u2019s right, they put YOU first. Mums and Dads, teens and pals, workaholics and fashionistas, the foodies and the snackers, they\u2019ve got you all sorted. Whether it\u2019s your weekday fix or your weekend plans, the new local in your community is ready to welcome you this December!<\/p>\n1. It\u2019s convenient – for many reasons<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2. Goodbye cooking! There are loads of exciting, tasty food options right on your doorstep!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Gangs all here: 40 cafes and restaurants and a 500-seat food court featuring 13 global food chains<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n3. A new IKEA has arrived, ladies and gents – and it\u2019s closer than ever<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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4. Fashionistas- shop till you drop at Marks & Spencer!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Festival Plaza \u2013 Your new local close to home!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nThe important bits:<\/strong><\/h2>\n