Things to do at festival marina

Dubai Festival City offers a wealth of leisure and entertainment activities to suit every boater's need

The prestigious Al Badia Golf Club by InterContinental Dubai Festival City features the championship 18-hole Al Badia golf course and an array of eclectic dining options. The club's world class golf academy offers a variety of individual packages and lessons for beginners and enthusiasts.

Adding to the entertainment portfolio at Dubai Festival City there is a 75,000 sq. ft. cinema complex with seating for over 2,300 people. Located on Festival Waterfront Centre's Skywalk level, the 12-screen Grand Cinemas complex has access to a wide variety of cafés and restaurants in addition to various other entertainment options.

Also, while moored at Festival Marina, you may plan to spend two nights at the Al Maha Desert Resort, a collection of luxurious Bedouin "tents" nestled among sand dunes and wandering herds of Arabian Oryx. The resort will arrange a camel-and-champagne ride at sunset or "dune surfing" on modified snowboards. And for a glimpse of Dubai's fishing-village roots, wander the Jaddaf district and watch local craftsman hand-carving traditional boats. Take a day jaunt to Sharjah, the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates, where numerous museums cover everything from contemporary art to ancient Middle East coins and weaponry; the Sharjah Heritage Area includes a restored ancient souk and a fort once occupied by a Sheikh. Not to foget a visit of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Possibilities are endless for a memorable stay in Dubai.