Dubai: Ski Dubai Indoor Slopes & Snow Park Tickets

Skiing in the Desert: What Ski Dubai Actually Feels Like

You get full-day access to five indoor ski slopes and a snow park with tubing, zipline, and climbing towers; equipment and winter clothes in your size are provided; the Premium option adds a 40-minute penguin encounter and hot chocolate. Book the tier that matches what you actually want to do — Snow Classic if you're mainly here for the park, Snow Plus if you want to ski or zipline, Premium if you want the full experience including the animals.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Arrive at Mall of the Emirates
• Enter Ski Dubai indoor ski resort
• Ski or snowboard on five slopes
• Take lessons with certified instructors
• Enjoy Snow Park activities
• Try snow tubing and climbing towers
• Ride the Snow Bullet zipline
• Meet penguins in Penguin-Friend Encounter
• Have hot chocolate at ice-kissed bistros

The Experience

You walk into the Mall of the Emirates on a 45-degree afternoon and suddenly there's an 85-meter peak in front of you, real snow falling, and the smell of cold air that shouldn't exist here. Ski Dubai is exactly what it sounds like — a full indoor ski resort carved into a shopping mall in the middle of Dubai, with five slopes ranging from beginner to advanced. The place is loud and bright and a little surreal, and that's kind of the point. You can ski or snowboard if you know how, or rent equipment and take a lesson from one of the certified instructors on staff. The slopes themselves are narrow enough that you feel the walls of the building around you, which takes some getting used to, but the snow is real and the runs are long enough to actually build speed.

If skiing isn't your thing, the Snow Park fills the rest of the day. There's snow tubing that moves fast enough to feel real, a climbing tower, giant inflatable balls you can roll around in, a bobsled run, and the Snow Bullet zipline that shoots you across the snow at an angle that makes your stomach drop. The penguin encounter — if you book the Premium package — is 40 minutes with actual live penguins, which sounds gimmicky until you're standing next to one and realizing how much smaller they are in person. Hot chocolate comes with that tier too, which you'll want after an hour in the cold. The full-day ticket means you can pace yourself. You're not rushing between five stops in six hours; you're just here, doing snow things, for as long as you want to stay.

Logistics are straightforward. Winter clothes in multiple sizes are provided — jacket, pants, boots, socks — so you don't need to pack anything except maybe a base layer if you run cold. Helmets are mandatory for anyone under 14 and recommended for everyone else, and they're included. Lockers are available for your stuff, and if you didn't drive, public transport gets you to the mall easily enough. The one thing to know: if you want to ski or snowboard on the actual slopes rather than just play in the snow park, you need to be at least intermediate level 2, which means you've skied before. Beginners can take a lesson, but that's separate from the ticket price and takes time to arrange. The Snow Plus and Premium packages include two hours on the slopes or two rides of the zipline, so you're not just watching from the sidelines.

What’s included

• Full-day access to all Snow Park activities including snow tubing, climbing tower, giant ball, bobsled, and tube run.
• one chairlift ride and one Mountain Thriller ride.
• winter jacket and pants in your size.
• snow boots and socks.
• helmet.
• locker for your belongings.
• certified instructors available for lessons (booked separately).
• hot chocolate and penguin encounter included only in the Premium package.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

Operated by Trip Ventura

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day of snow activities without leaving Dubai or arranging separate gear rentals — the ticket covers entry, equipment, and clothes, so you just show up and play in the cold.

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Top questions

Do I need to know how to ski to visit Ski Dubai?

No. The Snow Park has activities for all levels — tubing, climbing, bobsled, zipline. If you want to ski the slopes, you can take a lesson from a certified instructor, though that's booked separately from the ticket.

What's included in the ticket?

Snow Classic includes unlimited access to the Snow Park, snow cavern, tobogganing, giant ball, bobsled, tube run, bumper car, one chairlift ride, and one Mountain Thriller ride. Snow Plus adds two hours on the slopes or two zipline rides. Snow Premium adds unlimited activities, a 40-minute penguin encounter, and hot chocolate.

Do I need to bring winter clothes?

No. Winter jackets and pants in sizes S to 4XL are provided with your ticket. You'll also get snow boots and socks. Bring a base layer if you prefer, but it's not necessary.

Is there a minimum age?

Children as young as 3 can visit. Anyone under 14 must wear a helmet at all times; helmets are included and mandatory for safety.

How long should I plan to stay?

A full day (your ticket allows unlimited time during operating hours). Most people spend 3 to 5 hours doing everything they want, but you can stay longer if you're enjoying it.

Is Ski Dubai inside the mall?

Yes, it's located inside the Mall of the Emirates. You can access it directly from the mall, and public transportation stops nearby.

Can I ski if I'm a beginner?

Beginners can take lessons from certified instructors, which are available on-site. The Snow Plus and Premium packages include two hours on the slopes, but you need to be intermediate level 2 or higher to use them without instruction.

What if I have a spinal injury?

Ski Dubai is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries due to the nature of the activities and the cold environment.