Celebrate Iftar in Style, at the InterContinental Ramadan Tent

Located at the nearby InterContinental Dubai Festival City, the InterContinental Ramadan Tent will delight your senses. The interior, which takes contemporary Arabic design to a new level, will be a feast for your eyes. Choose your favourite corner from our various comfortable and welcoming seating areas, and immerse yourself in the celebrations.



From sunset until 3am, indulge in a delicious variety of dishes and refreshing Ramadan beverages.

Enjoy our Iftar buffet from sunset to 9pm at only AED 165 per person. To keep your taste buds guessing, there will be a different buffet on offer every week. Later diners can choose from our mouth-watering selection of delicacies with our Sohour a-la-carte menu available from 9pm to 3am.

For other exciting Iftar options, Al Sultan Brahim Beirut at InterContinental Dubai Festival City offers a seafood inspired set menu Iftar meal at only AED 165 per person.

Shisha is also available on the terrace of the restaurant, with an array of flavours, and stunning marina views.

Overlooking the tranquility of the 9th green and showcasing dramatic views of Burj Khalifa and the city skyline, Diwan Al Badia is the perfect Ramadan venue. Wind down on the outdoor terrace while enjoying your favourite shisha or the appetising array of dishes in our Sohour a-la-carte menu. Located on the ground floor of Al Badia Golf Club by InterContinental Dubai Festival City.

For more information on the Ramadan activities at InterContinental Dubai Festival City,
click here to view our e-flyer.

Spa InterContinental brings you International Treatments with 50% Off for Summer

From June until August, Spa InterContinental will extend an incredible 50% reduction on their menu of international spa rituals throughout the summer months.

Enjoy a 50% discount off the listed prices below and let your senses be stimulated by one of our unique traditional Spa Rituals from around the world.

French Polynesia
Say ‘aloha’ to fresh radiant skin with this collection of tropical Papaya, Coconut and Lemongrass. With an official stamp of approval from the Appellation D’Origine of the French Polynesian Government, this collection will generate youthful and hydrated skin.
South Sea Body Buff
Tahitian Body Glaze Massage
1 hour 30 minutes - 795dhs

South America
While there are still many secrets hidden deep in the Amazonian Jungle, our selection of rich fruits and organic plant extract based products pamper the body and inspire the mind.
Rainforest Restoration
Passionfruit & Guava Body Rub
Coconut Mango Bath Bliss
Revitalizing Body Masque
Acai Anti-Oxidant Body Cream
2 hours - 895dhs

Mediterranean
Red Wine has been known to be beneficial to the heart and it has recently been discovered that is also a great anti-oxidant to the skin. This ruby red elixir has high concentrates of Resveratrol and Polyphenol, both key for reducing inflammation and preventing premature aging (treatment and products do not contain alcohol).
Tuscan Wine Therapy
Chianti & Grape Seed Crush
Mediterranean Grape & Honey Masque
Bacchus Body Oil
1 hour 30 minutes - 795dhs

Arabia
Traditional Arabian bathing rituals with a modern day twist… our VIP suite will be transformed in to a cocoon where all the senses will be stimulated. Subtle Sandalwood will fill the air while the body is steamed and cleansed with Dates, Honey and Almonds.
Arabian Odyssey Hammam
Date & Wild Honey Body Buff
Body Brush with Hammam Loofah and Moroccan Lava Clay soap
Spiced Pomegranate and Yogurt Detox Body Wrap
Massage with Moroccan Incense Oil
1 hour 30 minutes - 795dhs

Asia
The Ancient Orient has some of the most pungent ingredients which have been used by Geishas in beauty rituals since the 12th century. The collection fuses indigenous luxuries with modern day science to brighten, restore and improve overall skin conditions and well-being.
Crushed Pearl & Wasabi Skin Bliss
Bamboo & Black Sesame Body Rub
Detoxifying Ginger & Wasabi Infusion Mask
Orchid & Crushed Pearl Body Crème
2 hours - 895dhs

For more information on any of our treatments or to make a booking, call 04 7011257 or email spa.ic@ichdfc.ae

Brazil World Cup Festa at Zaytoun, with 2 for 1 Brazilian BBQs each time the team play

Each time Brazil play in the World Cup 2010 from Sunday 20th June, Zaytoun restaurant at Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City will be the place to be. Not only will the restaurant be showing each match on sever large screens, Zaytoun’s famous Brazilian barbecue will be 2 for 1, making the feast just AED 285 for two people, inclusive of house beverages.

During the ‘Churrasco’ (barbecue in Portuguese), guests can enjoy watching the match, whilst being presented with nine types of grilled cuts of meat on traditional skewers from the team of Passadors (meat waiters). Also, hearty South American salads and choice hot Brazilian side dishes are available. Meats such as Asinha (chicken wings), Picanha (top serloin), Entrecote (rib eye) and Carneiro (lamb chops) are prepared to perfection on an imported ‘Churrasco’ grill by our Brazilian chef. Whilst eating as much as they can, guests will also enjoy sipping on free-flowing ‘Caipirinha’ or a selection of house beverages, all for the remarkable AED 285 for two people.

To enjoy the electric atmosphere of the Brazilian barbecue whilst watching Brazil play in the World Cup, call 04 701 1128 or email restaurant.reservation@ichdfc.ae to make a booking. For more information on Zaytoun, visit www.diningdfc.com.

FIFA World Cup Matches at Belgian Beer Café Where ‘They Score, You Score!’

This summer, Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City will once again live sports, with the advent of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Matches will be screened throughout the hotel, from the Arabesque themed lobby lounge Mazar, to a projector screen in all-day dining restaurant Zaytoun. However the heart of the action will be found in the buzzing Belgian Beer Café, when ‘They Score, You Score’.



Those who can’t make the trip to South Africa will be able to enjoy the action on a big screen from the comfort of the Belgian Beer Café, and during the Last 16 Category matches may also take advantage of the ‘They Score, You Score’ drinks deal. Each time a goal is scored during one of these matches, a 10% reduction on selected beers, wines and spirits will be applied. This discount will increase by an additional 10% for every goal scored during the match until the final whistle is blown, adding extra excitement to the matches. For example, if a match gets to 2 -2, there’s going to be 40% off drinks until the end of the game, result!

For more information on the ‘They Score, You Score’ promotion, or details on any outlets screening the matches, please contact restaurant reservations on 04 701 1128 or restaurant.reservation@ichdfc.ae, or alternatively visit www.diningdfc.com.

Every Cloud has a Diamond Lining thanks to Spa InterContinental

The past weekend may have been a highly stressful one for the hundreds of travellers stranded in the UAE, yet Spa InterContinental have responded by offering a pair of helping hands. The spa has announced they are offering a 50% discount on all treatments to all those in possession of a cancelled flight ticket between 16^th to the 19^th April 2010.

Extended guests of the UAE may take advantage of such treatments as the ‘Hot Clay and Olive Body Wrap’, or the ‘Magnetic Mineral Body Scrub’, using the power of nature to their advantage. Alternatively, if guests are in real need of a pampering they can take advantage of top-of-the-range, luxury treatments such as the ‘Diamond Magnetic Scrub’ using actual diamonds to exfoliate the body, leaving the shimmer of diamond dust behind.

The recent inconvenience may have affected the plans of thousands of people over the past few days, but the message from Spa InterContinental is that every cloud may have a ‘diamond’ lining.

For more information or to make a booking, please call 04 7011257 or email spa.ic@ichdfc.ae.

Authentic Italian Cooking Classes with Head Chef Marco

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make fresh pasta or that perfect pesto sauce?

Myself and the team here at the InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City would like to extend an invitation to take part in a fascinating culinary experience at the MezzaLuna restaurant. From Saturday 27th February, I will be starting a bi-monthly cookery classes and will continue every second Saturday thereafter.

• Your day will start with breakfast in Mezza Luna at 10:00am followed by the presentation of your special chefs uniform.



• I will then present the four course menu that you will be preparing for the day and will explain and demonstrate the various ingredients and cooking methods that you will be learning.



• After preparing the menu under my guidance the dishes will then be served for tasting, matched with selected beverages.

Starting Saturday 13th March, and every second Saturday thereafter, the class will feature a different theme, allowing you to explore all aspects of Italian cuisine with me as your guide. This amazing experience is being offered for only AED 600 per person and spaces are limited. Please contact restaurant reservations on 04 7011128 to make a booking, or email restaurant.reservation@ichdfc.ae

Chef Marco Legittimo
Head Chef MezzaLuna

Welcome from the Hotel Manager

Hello, and welcome to the Resident's Blog for InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City.

We have set up this blog as a convenient, online notice board of information for all the regular and special events, activities and happenings at InterContinental Residence Suites. With such a diverse property as the Residence Suites, home to restaurants, health and relaxation facilities, and with a prime location within Dubai Festival City, there is a lot to experience. Here is a space that will be regularly updated with things to do, see and enjoy, that you can visit at your leisure.

If you have any comments or feedback for us, you can add these in the comments box beneath the blog posts, or of course contact my team directly at residencesuites@ichdfc.ae.

Thank you, and I wish you a pleasant stay with us.

Tom Lord
Hotel Manager, InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City