Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates
- Ages1+years and up
- PriceAED 190a lesson, lowest price
- OpenAskNot published yet
- WhereAl BarshaOpen in Maps
About Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai is an indoor snow centre on the ground floor of Mall of the Emirates, run by Majid Al Futtaim. The Snow Park is kept at -4°C. It has a sliding hill, a tubing run, a zorb ball, snow bumper cars, a bobsled, a climbing wall and a snow plough playground, plus a chairlift and the Mountain Thriller ride. King and Gentoo penguins walk through the park in the Penguin March at 2, 4, 6 and 8 PM. The colony began in January 2012 with 20 birds and now has more than 40. Beyond the Snow Park there are ski and snowboard slopes, a zipline called the Snow Bullet, and a Ski Academy with group, private and multi-week lessons for children from age 3. Every pass includes clothing rental. Children get a jumpsuit, boots and socks, and helmets are compulsory for under-13s. Children under 2 are not allowed in, and under-14s must be with an adult aged 16 or over.
The activity
Skiing, explained
Ski Dubai is an indoor snow centre kept at about -4°C, with real snow all year. Families come for two things. One is the Snow Park, where children slide down a sliding hill, go tubing, climb, ride bumper cars, a bobsled and a giant zorb ball, and watch the daily Penguin March. The other is the slope, where children learn to ski or snowboard with an instructor. Skiing builds balance, leg strength and confidence. At Ski Dubai children can start ski lessons from age 3 and snowboard lessons from age 8. The first step is a 60-minute Discovery lesson on how to slide, stop and use the gear.
Who it's for
Families with children aged 2 and up. Snow Park passes are for age 2+, children under 2 are not allowed inside, and children under 14 must be with an adult aged 16 or over. Some rides have height limits: 90 cm for the sliding hill and tubing (with an adult), 100 cm for the bobsled, and 125 cm for the climbing wall, zorb ball and bumper cars. Ski lessons start at 3 and are split into Child (3-6), Junior (7-13) and Adult (14+). Snowboard lessons start at 8. The open slope is for skiers and snowboarders at Intermediate Level 2 or above.
What to expect
For a first visit most families buy a Snow Park pass. You collect your snow clothing and a locker, then spend the day on the rides and catch a Penguin March. Bring your own gloves or buy a pass that includes them. Discovery lessons come without gloves. For a child who wants to ski, the first step is a 60-minute Discovery lesson. It covers how to slide, stop and use the gear, and all equipment is included. Children in Discovery lessons stay with their instructors the whole time, so parents do not need to supervise. After each lesson the instructor decides which level your child books next. Check in at Ski School 40 minutes before a lesson.
Highlights
- Snow Park at -4°C with a sliding hill, tubing run, zorb ball, bumper cars, bobsled and climbing wall (skidxb.com)
- Free Penguin March with King and Gentoo penguins at 2, 4, 6 and 8 PM, included in the Snow Park Pass (skidxb.com)
- Ski lessons from age 3 and snowboard lessons from age 8; a 60-minute Discovery lesson is AED 190 (skidxb.com)
- Snow clothing and equipment rental included with every pass (skidxb.com)
- 5-week after-school ski camp for ages 3-6, one 60-minute session on the same weekday each week (skidxb.com)
- Penguin experiences including Lunch or Dinner with Penguins and a behind-the-scenes Ultimate Penguin Experience (skidxb.com)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
Ski Dubai is rated 4.5 on Google from 42,712 reviews. 30,259 of those are five-star and 8,189 are four-star.
The facts
- Ages
- Age 2+ for the Snow Park (under-2s not allowed); under-14s must be with an adult aged 16+; ski lessons from 3 (Child 3-6, Junior 7-13, Adult 14+); snowboard lessons from 8 (skidxb.com)
- Prices
- Prices on the site in September 2026, including 5% VAT: Snow Park Pass AED 249; Snow Daycation AED 335; Snow Daycation Family 4 for the price of 3; Discovery ski lesson (60 min) AED 190; private 1-hour lesson AED 630 (+AED 170 per extra person); 5-week child beginner ski camp AED 850; 2 Hours Slope AED 240 and Full Day Slope AED 340 (Intermediate Level 2+); Lunch or Dinner with Penguins AED 349; Ultimate Penguin Experience AED 900 (skidxb.com)
- Schedule
- Penguin March daily at 2, 4, 6 and 8 PM; Lunch with Penguins 1 PM and Dinner with Penguins 7 PM daily; 5-week ski camps run on the same weekday each week, Monday to Friday (skidxb.com)
- Trial
- The 60-minute Discovery lesson (AED 190) is the entry lesson for first-timers aged 3+ (skidxb.com)
- Where
- Ground floor, Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha, Dubai
- How to book
- skidxb.com/en-ae/ski-dubai/passes-packages/snowpark · skidxb.com/en-ae/ski-dubai/ski-lessons · +971 4 800 386
- Opening hours
- Mon–Thu10am–11pm
- Fri10am–midnight
- Sat–Sun9am–midnight
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Ground floor of Mall of the Emirates; reachable by Dubai Metro, taxi or car, with mall parking (skidxb.com)
- Last tickets are sold at 9:30 PM Monday to Thursday and 10:30 PM Friday to Sunday (skidxb.com)
- Helmets are compulsory for all guests under 13, and children aged 2-14 may be asked for proof of age at the admission desk (skidxb.com)
- Chairlift riders must be 150 cm or taller; the Mountain Thriller needs 125-200 cm (skidxb.com)
- Snow Bullet zipline: children must be over 8, at least 120 cm tall and over 30 kg (skidxb.com)
- On the slope, 3-8 year olds need an adult with them; 9-13 year olds can ski if a parent is in Mall of the Emirates. Under-18s need a waiver signed by a guardian (skidxb.com)
- Arrive 40 minutes early for lessons and Penguin Encounters; gear can be pre-booked online more than 24 hours ahead (skidxb.com)
- All prices on the site include 5% VAT (skidxb.com)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
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Location
Skip mapSheikh Zayed Rd - Al Barsha First - Al Barsha - Dubai
