Glide down the snowy hills of Ski Dubai
Dubai is generally known for its hot and humid climate, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go skiing here! Ski Dubai, the “Middle East’s one-of-its-kind indoor ski resort”, allows you to enjoy the chills and thrills of -4°C temperature all year round. Want to know more? Let’s take a tour of this desert-based ski resort.
ABOUT SKI DUBAI UAE
The 22,500 sq. m. Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort with an 85-metre snowy hill—as high as a 25-storey building! It also has playful penguins, slopes and a host of other facilities. Here is all visitors need to know about the resort’s offers and more.
THINGS TO DO IN SKI DUBAI
Ski Dubai UAE offers many activities for winter sports enthusiasts. You can learn the basics of skiing or train with expert instructors who will help you jump off a 10-foot ramp! The park also has a dedicated freestyle zone for practising.
Let’s learn more about these activities.
SKI AND SNOWBOARD
One of the first things to do at the resort is to hit the slopes for skiing and snowboarding. Catch all the exciting action! You can try the slopes or join the ski school as a group.
Everyone can get trained – from children to adults via one-on-one sessions with qualified instructors. The Ski School is a great way to improve your skiing and boarding skills in a secure yet fun environment.
SKI GROUP LESSONS
- Adult Discovery Lesson: AED 190 (60-minutes)
- Junior Discovery Lessons: AED 190 (60-minutes)
- Child Discovery Lessons: AED 190 (60-minutes)
SKI PRIVATE LESSONS
- 1 Hour Private Lesson: AED 630 | AED 170 for additional person
- 1.5 Hours Private Lesson: AED 907 | AED 225 for additional person
- 2 Hours Private Lesson: AED 1,210 | AED 340 for additional person
SNOWBOARDING GROUP LESSONS
- Adult Discovery Lesson: AED 190 (60-minutes)
- Junior Discovery Lesson: AED 190 (60-minutes)
SNOWBOARDING PRIVATE LESSONS
- 1 Hour Private Lesson: AED 630 | AED 170 for additional person
- 1.5 Hour Private Lesson: AED 907 | AED 255 for additional person
- 2 Hour Private Lesson: AED 1,210 | AED 340 for additional person
EXPLORE THE SNOW PARK
At this 4,500 sq. m. snow park, you can build your snowman and enjoy tobogganing or sledging. Many rides at the Snow Park are worth trying! You can go for a chairlift, Mountain Thriller ride, climb towers or explore the indoor ice cave. Take it up a notch with Zorb Ball, which lets you bounce down the snowy hill.
MEET THE PENGUINS
One of the best things about Ski Dubai is that the facility offers visitors the chance to meet one of the most interesting birds in the animal kingdom, penguins, in their habitat.
SNOW CINEMA
Snow Cinema offers you a magical experience. You can enjoy the latest flicks here, surrounded by snow. The cinema features a cosy lounge-style seating area, and you get a wireless headset. You must tune into the dedicated frequency and enjoy the movie.
DINE AT THE SKI DUBAI CAFÉS AND RESTAURANTS
There are three dining spots at the facility.
NORTH 28 RESTAURANT
If you are hungry after all the skiing and need to fuel up, head to this café at the resort. The signature hot chocolate in this Alps-themed cafe is so cosy that you will feel rested enough to resume all the snowy fun after eating your fill. This is an all-dining facility.
- Location: Next to the Ski Dubai entrance
- Contact: +971-4-409-4132
AVALANCHE CAFÉ
This one is located halfway on the slope and lets you relax with good views. Apart from hot beverages, you can enjoy delicious hot dogs and other light treats here.
- Location: On the Slope
- Contact: +971-4-409-4164
ICE CAFÉ
You can get some savoury treats at this café near the snow plough in the snow park area. They offer snacks and drinks.
- Location: Snow Park
- Contact: +971-4-409-4164
Please note:
- No reservation is required at the restaurants.
- Children aged between 3 and 14 are eligible for most facilities. However, all of them must be accompanied by an adult.
- All passes include outfits and rental equipment.
- Check the official website for the maximum number of people allowed for each activity.
SKI DUBAI TICKETS
The Ski Dubai ticket price varies depending on the activities. For one-time access to the snow park, you can expect to pay around AED 220.
SKI DUBAI OFFERS
*Please check the official Ski Dubai website for the latest information regarding deals, discounts and packages!
SKI DUBAI SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
Here’s a list of all the Ski Dubai offers.
- Share Full Day Slope Pass: 10% discount for SHARE members, full day slope access (for skill level 2 plus) and free locker
- Cost: AED 315
- Snow Premium for 4: A 40-minute penguin encounter, standard locker, waterproof gloves and access to the snow park
- Cost: AED 1,500
- Ski and Snow Pass: Access to the resort and access to Snow Abu Dhabi
- Cost: AED 365
SNOW PARK PASSES AND PACKAGES
You can opt for the following snow park passes and packages.
- Snow Park Pass: One-time access to snow park and unlimited snow park rides
- Cost: AED 220
- Snow Premium: 40-minute penguin encounter, access to snow park and unlimited chairlift ride
- Cost: AED 450
SUMMER CAMPS
Sign up your little ones for a fun-filled summer at Ski Dubai Summer Camp. Starting from 1st July till 30th August, kids aged between 4 to 12 can be enrolled.
- Day Summer Camp
- Cost: AED 350
- Valid for a day
- From 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
- 1-Week Summer Camp
- Cost: AED 1,500
- Valid for five days (Monday to Friday)
- From 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
SLOPE PASSES AND PACKAGES
Have unlimited fun with these slope passes and packages.
- 2-hour Slope: This pass is available for level 2 hikers and includes a free locker, unlimited chairlift rides and more.
- Cost: AED 250
- Full-day Slope Pass: Level 2 hikers can get a free locker, unlimited chairlift rides and more for a full day.
- Cost: AED 350
- Snow Premium: 40-minute penguin encounter, access to snow park and unlimited chairlift rides
- Cost: AED 450 per person
SLOPE EVENTS
Gather your gang and head to the resort to enjoy their exclusive slope events.
- Freestyle Night: From AED 250
- Ladies’ Night: From AED 180
- Guys’ Night: From AED 180
- Morning Hike: From AED 100
PENGUIN ENCOUNTER PACKAGES
If you want to meet the penguins, you can go for the following Ski Dubai deals.
- Penguin Encounter Pass: 40-minute encounter, meet two penguin species and free locker
- Cost: From AED 230
- Snow Daycation: Enjoy a fun-filled day at the park with a chairlift ride, zorb ball and Mountain Thriller ride. There is also a choice of penguin encounter, a two-hour slope pass (Skill level 2+), one hour of ski/snowboard lesson and two bullet rides (zipline).
- Cost: AED 295 per person
- Snow Premium: This popular package offers unlimited ride access to Zorb Ball, Snow Bullet and Mountain Thriller. It includes a two-hour slope pass (Skill level 2+) and one hour of ski/snowboard lessons.
- Cost: AED 450 per person
SNOW ROYALS
Treat your little one to a Snow Royalty makeover at Ski Dubai. Your kid can choose from various costumes and meet the Snow Queen herself!
- Noble Package: Get one-time snow park access, unlimited rides and a digital photoshoot.
- Cost: AED 499
- Monarch Package: One-time access to the snow park, unlimited rides and a royal photobook.
- Cost: AED 699
- Regal Package: One-time access to snow park, unlimited rides, personalised photobook and a three-second highlight video.
- Cost: AED 999
Please note that kids aged 4 to 11 must be accompanied by an adult (with a valid Snow Park ticket). All royal passes include outfit rental.
FAQs
WHERE IS SKI DUBAI?
Ski Dubai is located in the Mall of the Emirates.
WHERE TO BUY MY GEAR AND EQUIPMENT?
You can choose your gear and equipment online and collect it from the counter (next to Snow Pro) 24 hours before booking.
WHAT ARE THE SKI DUBAI TIMINGS?
This attraction is open seven days a week. Timings are as follows:
- Monday to Friday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 09:00 am – 12:00 am
IS THERE ANY SKI DUBAI DISCOUNT I CAN AVAIL OF?
Yes, there are plenty of Ski Dubai discounts. For instance, if you’re a group of four, you can go for the Snow Premium for 4 deal, which gives you access to the snow park and a 40-minute penguin encounter for AED 1,500. To explore more Ski Dubai deals, you can visit their official website.
HOW DO I GET TO SKI DUBAI?
If you plan on driving to Ski Dubai, it takes about 15 minutes from Downtown Dubai via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). There’s plenty of parking space at the Mall of Emirates, so you can park easily.
If you’re using public transport, you can take F29, F30, F33, F35, J01, 81 and 93 to reach Metro’s red line, which serves the MOE metro link.
DOES SKI DUBAI HAVE REAL SNOW?
Yes! Ski Dubai has real snow. In fact, it contains 6,000 tonnes of snow and 30 to 40 tonnes of new snow is made every night.
ARE INFANTS ALLOWED AT SKI DUBAI?
Unfortunately no. The minimum age to enter Ski Dubai is 3 years.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SKI AT SKI DUBAI?
Here’s a brief look at the cost of skiing and snowboarding lessons at Ski Dubai.
Lessons | Cost |
|---|---|
Lessons Ski Group Lessons | Cost AED 225 |
Lessons Ski Private Lessons | Cost AED 595 |
Lessons Ski Camps | Cost AED 885 |
Lessons Snowboard Private Lessons | Cost AED 595 |
Lessons Snowboard Group Lessons | Cost AED 190 |
Lessons Snowboard Camps | Cost AED 1,030 |
I NEED MORE INFORMATION, WHO CAN I CONTACT?
You can contact the resort at +971-4-409-4000.
All in all, this is one of the must-visit attractions in Dubai. Parents looking for cool indoor activities for children can find Ski Dubai a great option.
While this is certainly one of the biggest attractions of the shopping paradise, there are many other things to do at the Mall of the Emirates.
With that, we wrap up our guide to Ski Dubai. Apart from this facility, you can sign up for indoor summer activities in Dubai. Can’t get enough? Head to Snow Abu Dhabi when the summer months come along next.
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