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EAT. DRINK. unwind.

MezzaLuna InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City 04 701 1127/1128 Classic Italian fare prepared in an open kitchen. The live pasta station and wood-fired pizza oven turns out hearty, traditional food in the morning. The lunchtime antipasto table supplements the à la carte menu, with light meals offered at dinner. Reflets par Pierre Gagnaire InterContinental Dubai Festival City 04 701 1199 Fine-dining restaurant offering delicious French cuisine. Lunch and dinner menus are prepared by Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire.

Belgian Beer Café Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City 04 701 1127/1128

Experience the warm, cosy atmosphere of an authentic European café, with Belgian Trappist and Abbey beers. Weeknights feature live entertainment from the venue’s resident guitarist. Eclipse InterContinental Dubai Festival City 04 701 1127/1128 Located on the 26th floor, Eclipse is an intimate space decorated in dark, modern tones. Perfect for watching the sun set with a cool martini, sipping cocktails before dinner or toasting the evening with a glass of Champagne.

The Crowne Fitness Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City 04 701 1257 A number of classes and facilities are offered at this modern health centre. Its temperature-controlled outdoor pool is the perfect place in which to soak up the sun’s rays. InterContinental Health Club InterContinental Dubai Festival City 04 701 1257 State-of-the-art 24-hour gymnasium complete with a Kinesis free weights wall and steam and sauna rooms. Spa InterContinental InterContinental Dubai Festival City 04 701 1257 With nature-inspired décor, Spa InterContinental offers a number of enticing facilities. Its eight treatment suites each have majestic views, while two VIP suites offer private check-in and reception areas, infrared saunas, steam showers and Jacuzzis.

Anise InterContinental Dubai Festival City 04 701 1127/1128 A fire and ice themed venue offering international dishes, prepared at live cooking stations. Offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bistro Madeleine InterContinental Dubai Festival City 04 701 1127/1128 A traditional café offering French pastries, breads and bistro dishes. Open for lunch and dinner, with an extensive wine list. Blades Al Badia Golf Club 04 701 1127/1128 This modern restaurant offers an eclectic range of international dishes and sweeping views of the golf course. During cooler months, a picnic-style brunch can be enjoyed on The Lawn outside. Open 5.30 pm to midnight daily. Smart dress, reservations recommended.

Spikes Al Badia Golf Club 04 701 1127/1128

Level 17 InterContinental Residence Suites

This casual destination is ideal for golfers in need of refreshment between rounds. Catch up on news or sport on one of its four plasma screen televisions while choosing from the diverse menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Dubai Festival City 04 701 1127/1128

A sophisticated lounge bar offering a birds-eye view of Dubai Creek. With a quiet and discreet setting, the venue is ideal for sharing pre-dinner cocktails with someone special and as there’s no bar between you and the servers, there’s a feeling of relaxing in an exclusive home.

The Tee Lounge Al Badia Golf Club 04 701 1127/1128

A stylish meeting place beneath the atrium’s swirling glass roof, The Tee Lounge is ideal for pre-dinner drinks and casual snacks. Open daily from 10am to 11.30 pm, it offers a selection of pastries and desserts. Terra Firma Steakhouse InterContinental Dubai Festival City 04 701 1127/1128 Offering the finest cuts of meat and wines from around the world, this restaurant overlooks the scenic Dubai Creek and Festival Marina. Dinner only.

Trent’s Al Badia Golf Club 04 701 1127/1128

This upscale bar is the perfect spot to enjoy pre-dinner cocktails or post-dinner cigars. Offering a selection of hors d’oeuvres and complimentary treats in an intimate setting, it also has a large selection of wine by the glass. Complimentary WiFi access is available. Open daily from 10am to midnight. Vista Lounge InterContinental Dubai Festival City 04 701 1127/1128 Only a ship in Dubai Creek could offer a better view of the harbour and the Sheikh Zayed Road skyline. This relaxed bar hovers above the water and is encased by floor-to-ceiling windows – the perfect spot in which to enjoy afternoon or evening cocktails and live piano music.

Spa InterContinental Al Badia Golf Club 04 701 1257

The Deli Café InterContinental Residence Suites

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Unwind after a round of golf in your very own spa suite. Enjoy a relaxing massage or a signature treatment in one of three private suites.

A casual venue serving gourmet meat and cheese, paninis and semi-prepared dishes to take away. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Zaytoun Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City 04 701 1127/1128

Health and Fitness Centre InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City 04 701 1257

Mazar Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City 04 701 1127/1128

Chefs prepare tempting Mediterranean cuisine from an open kitchen. Offering buffet and à la carte dining options, it opens daily from noon to 11pm.Thursdays are Latin themed, with unlimited tapas and free-flowing house beverages for a fee.

This 24-hour facility is equipped with a Kinesis free weights wall, indoor 25-metre lap pool, children’s splash pool, spa pool and sun deck.

A spacious lounge serving beverages and freshly baked pastries and sweets, coffee and exotic teas. Open daily from 8am to 11 pm.

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