Ski Dubai
In the heart of the massive Mall of the Emirates is Dubai's first snow park. Beat the Middle Eastern heat at Ski Dubai, where you can enjoy the Arctic chill in a safe indoor environment. To make the experience even more memorable, this is also your chance to meet penguins right in the middle of this desert! A unique and wholesome experience for the family, Ski Dubai is a must-visit when in the city.
Explore Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai offers a host of different snow-based experiences for visitors to indulge in. The theme park is divided into two zones that one can explore at their own pace.
Slope
Find yourself skiing down the snowy Slope in the heart of the desert. Offering patrons a chance to try their hand at this fun activity, the Slope is the longest ski slope in the Middle East. It has 5 runs that vary in difficulty, height, and gradient, ensuring people of all skill levels can enjoy. Patrons can also snow-board on the Slope, and use the Chairlift to get to the top of the Slope, offering an authentic skiing experience. Right next to the Chairlift is Snow Bullet, the world’s first indoor zipline experience. Feel the cold wind rush through your hair as you go down the zipline and race against your friends and family.
Snow Park
Take a break and enjoy playing in the snow! Be it the toboggan or sledge experience, there’s a host of activities you can enjoy when in Snow Park. Explore the magnificent ice cave, enjoy a hot chocolate at the Ice Cafe, go wall climbing, or even have the little ones play at the Snow Plough Playground —there is something for everyone! The Snow Park also plays host to the daily Penguin March, which takes place about 4 times a day.
Things To Do Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai has a wide range of activities and experiences for visitors to try out when visiting the park. Here’s a list of the top things to do when you’re at Ski Dubai.
Rides & Activities
Ski Dubai offers a range of enjoyable activities such as snow bumper cars, sledding, ziplining, tobogganing, wall climbing, and, of course, skiing. All these experiences and more make for a fun day out in the snow. There are various rides throughout the park, ensuring there is something for everyone.
Dining
While there are a number of eateries in the Mall of Emirates, should you want to grab a bite while in ski Dubai you can pick from two options. North 28 is an eatery right next to ski Dubai offering a stunning view of the Snow Park. With a range of delectable dishes to choose from, North 28 will satisfy all your cravings. And if you’re craving something warm when inside the cold park, Avalanche Café and Ice Café offers a rich and velvety signature hot chocolate, along with snacks and quick bites.
Know Before You Visit
From dining options to rules & regulations, here’s everything you need to plan your visit to the vast and beautiful Ski Dubai.
Ski Dubai opening hours are as follows:
- Sun to Wed: 10 AM - 10 PM
- Thu: 10 AM - 12 AM
- Fri to Sat: 9 AM - 12 AM
The penguin march happens daily at 2 PM, 4 PM, 6PM, and 8 PM.
Best time to visit:
Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd - Al BarshaAl Barsha 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Parking: Mall of Emirates offers free parking on weekends and public holidays. Between Sunday - Thursday, parking is free for up to four hours, after which a fee will be levied for every additional hour or part of an hour. During the week, parking is open from 6 AM to 2 AM. Patrons of Ski Dubai can redeem two additional free hours of parking.
Getting There:
- You can pre-book your outfit and equipment online ahead of your visit, all you need to do is enter your 10-digits booking ID.
- The entire premises is wheelchair accessible, and you can even hire a wheelchair upon entrance to the Mall of Emirates.
- Guests can rent lockers for AED 35.
- An ATM is available within the premises for visitors to use.
- First aid services are available at the park.
- For safety reasons, children under the age of 2 are not allowed into Ski Dubai.
- Don’t throw snow, as it is sharp and can cause injury.
- Guests under the age of 13, and those using freestyle facilities must wear helmets.
- Don’t run on the snow, as it is slippery in some parts and can result in quite a fall.
- Ensure you wear the warm clothing given at all times.
Here are some visitor tips to make your Ski Dubai experience comfortable and memorable:
- Don't waste time waiting in long queues, instead buy your tickets online and in advance for a more hassle-free experience.
- Note that hats and gloves aren’t given, so bring along your own. It is advised that you carry waterproof gloves, as the snow can make your gloves wet.
- The bottoms and jackets given do not have pockets, so if you want to take your phone or camera in, ensure it has a lanyard or a case that allows you to sling it around your neck.
- Carry your wallet along if you’d like to grab a warm drink inside.
- You can also carry along your own warm socks in case your feet get cold very quickly.
- Penguin March is a clear favorite with kids and adults that simply cannot be missed.
- In Ski Dubai: North 28 offers a curated menu with delicious dishes to choose from, alongside a view of the powdery snow covered Snow Park. Avalanche Café and Ice Café offers a warm drinks and snacks to keep you toasty inside the park.
- In Mall of Emirates: Mall of Emirates has a vast number of eateries that will leave you spoilt for choice. From cafes like Läderach Chocolatier Suisse, to restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory, and fast food eateries like Taqado Mexican Kitchen, you will find yourself spoilt for choice. And if that’s not enough, you can head to Sheraton or Kempinski close by for a lovely meal.
Apart from the Snow Pro Shop in the park that lets you buy snowboarding and skiing equipment, along with winter wear & sports gear, the Mall of Emirates has plenty of options for you to go shopping. Choose from a variety of hypermarkets, department stores, fashion, jewellery, sportswear, household, and other shops and take home a variety of products.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai is Dubai’s first indoor snow park, which offers patrons a chance to go skiing, snowboarding, enjoy snow-based rides and attractions, and even meet penguins.
Ski Dubai is located inside the Mall of Emirates on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.
Ski Dubai is open from Sunday to Thursday: 10 AM - 12 PM, and Friday to Saturday: 9 AM - 12 AM.
The best time to visit Ski Dubai is during the weekdays at noon, as that is when it is the least crowded.
Two to three hours are enough to make the most of Ski Dubai.
Snow Dubai is unlike any other theme park in Dubai, in that it is the first indoor snow-based theme park in the Middle East.
Ski Dubai is a temperature-controlled indoor theme park.
Ski Dubai tickets start at AED 210.
Yes, you can purchase Ski Dubai tickets online.
The basic Ski Dubai ticket offers you entry into the park, free rental of winter clothes to keep you warm, unlimited access to the Snow Park, one ride on the Mountain Thriller and Chairlift, along with multiple rides on the Zorb Ball, Snow Bumpers, Tubing Runs, and Toboggan Runs.
The best things to do inside Ski Dubai include skiing, zorbing, tobogganing, and the Penguin March.
While toddlers can have their own fun at Ski Dubai, please note that those under the age of 2 are not permitted inside.
Yes, you have to wear a winter kit to keep warm. You can rent these at the Ski Dubai premises. If you get cold very easily, it is recommended you carry a warm cap and gloves along.
Outside food is not allowed in Ski Dubai, but you can purchase warm drinks and snacks at Avalanche Café and Ice Café inside.
No, please note that the restaurants are not open during Ramadan.
Yes, ATMs are available in Ski Dubai.
If you want to rent a wheelchair, you can do so at the Mall of Emirates and use the same wheelchair inside Ski Dubai.
Yes, locker rental is available inside Ski Dubai at AED 35.
Parking can be done inside Mall of Emirates, which offers free parking on weekends and public holidays. Between Sunday - Thursday, parking is free for up to four hours.
Children aged 14 years or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 years or above.
Yes, Ski Dubai offers First Aid services, and the theme park is constantly patrolled to ensure the safety of visitors.
You can get in touch with Ski Dubai through their website or any of the social media pages. You can also call them at +971 800 386.