Facade Design Pattern is used to define a single interface for a set of interfaces in a subsystem for ease of use by clients.
It provides a simplified interface for accessing complex subsystems, shielding clients from the complexity of the underlying classes.
Facade Design Pattern is beneficial when providing a simple interface for a complex subsystem, decoupling subsystems from clients and other systems, and layering subsystems.
Abstract Factory can be used alongside Facade to provide an interface for creating subsystem objects in a subsystem-independent way.