This Diwali, the heart of Old Dubai is getting a little brighter. Set amid the vibrant energy of Deira, the charm of Dubai Creek and the bustling lanes of the Gold and Spice Souks, the Dubai Deira and Dubai Gold District Cluster of Hotels is inviting families, friends and colleagues to celebrate the Festival of Lights over good food, festive gatherings and memorable stays.
Bringing together six properties, Novotel Dubai Gold District, Mercure Dubai Deira, Mercure Dubai Gold District, ibis Styles Dubai Deira, ibis Styles Dubai Gold District and Aparthotel Adagio Dubai Gold District, the cluster is setting the scene for a Diwali filled with flavour, colour and plenty of reasons to gather.
Gather Around the Table This Diwali
Some of the best Diwali memories begin around the table. Throughout November, guests can make their way across the cluster for a selection of Indian-inspired festive dining experiences at The Spicery at Novotel Dubai Gold District, Farmstead at Mercure Dubai Deira, World of Curries at Aparthotel Adagio Dubai Gold District and Lilly’s Garden at ibis Styles Dubai Deira. Each venue offers its own setting for families and friends to come together.
Starting from AED 75 per person, celebrations feature Indian-themed buffets, chaat counters, traditional Diwali sweets and festive décor. Menus can also be customised on request to suit each group’s tastes and occasion.
Your Own Private Diwali Celebration
For those who prefer to celebrate with their own circle, the cluster offers private Diwali gatherings for groups of 10 to 250 guests, with a choice of restaurant and banquet venues across the properties. The gathering can be an intimate family dinner, a long-overdue get-together with friends or a larger corporate celebration. Guests can choose from buffet and set-menu options, customised food and beverage packages and festive setups.
Packages are tailored to the chosen venue, menu and group size, with private celebrations starting from AED 75 per person. Whether the occasion fits around a single table or fills a banquet hall, the variety of spaces across the cluster gives guests the flexibility to make the celebration their own.
Make a Stay of It, with Rooms from AED 200
For families coming together from across the city or welcoming loved ones to Dubai, the celebrations do not have to end after dinner. From 1 to 15 November 2026, guests can check in to any of the cluster’s six properties with room rates starting from AED 200, turning Diwali into a stay in one of Dubai’s most characterful neighbourhoods.
Days can begin with a wander through the nearby Gold and Spice Souks and continue along the historic streets of Deira and Dubai Creek, before guests return to the hotel to gather around the table for a festive meal. The stay works equally well for a weekend with friends, a family staycation or a chance to give visiting loved ones a little more room to celebrate, making the cluster an easy way to turn the Festival of Lights into a getaway.
From intimate dinners to larger gatherings and overnight stays, the Dubai Deira and Dubai Gold District Cluster of Hotels brings every part of the Diwali celebration together in the heart of Old Dubai.
Diwali dining is available throughout November 2026, with packages starting from AED 75 per person. Room rates start from AED 200 for stays from 1 to 15 November 2026. Rates and packages are subject to availability and may vary depending on the selected hotel, venue, menu and requirements.
For bookings and enquiries, contact +971 55 473 5384 or +971 55 429 3055.