Ski Dubai: Indoor Snow Park & 5 Ski Slopes Ticket

Skiing in the Desert: What It's Like Inside Ski Dubai

You get full-day access to an indoor ski resort with five slopes, snow park rides, and all winter gear included. Two hours on the slopes (if you're intermediate level), unlimited chairlift, and activities like tobogganing, bobsled, and zipline. Everything is provided except food. Just show up and walk through the cold doors.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Ski Dubai indoor ski resort

• Arrive at Mall of the Emirates
• Enter Ski Dubai indoor ski area
• Experience snow and cold temperatures
• Choose ski run by skill level
• Enjoy snow park activities
• Meet the penguins
• Visit winter-themed cafes

The experience

"You'll forget you're in Dubai the moment the cold hits your face," one of the staff told me as I stepped through the airlock doors. And they weren't wrong: Ski Dubai sits inside the Mall of the Emirates maintaining temperatures between -1 and 2 degrees Celsius year-round, which means you're trading the 40-degree heat outside for an 85-meter-high indoor mountain with five different ski runs. The whole thing is 22,500 square meters of actual snow, not the synthetic stuff, and it's the Middle East's largest indoor ski resort. You get a locker, winter gear (jacket, trousers, boots, gloves, helmet if you're under 13), and unlimited chairlift access for the day.

The slopes themselves are the main draw if you ski or snowboard. You need intermediate level 2 skills to access them, and you get two hours on the runs included with your ticket. But if you're not a skier or you want to mix it up, the snow park has six other things going: tobogganing, a giant ball you roll down the slope, bobsled, tube run, bumper cars, and the Snow Bullet zipline if you're tall enough (kids need to be 125 cm minimum, over 8 years old, and weigh at least 30 kg). There's also the Mountain Thriller ride with unlimited access. The snow cavern is there too if you just want to walk around and take photos without committing to anything athletic.

Entry includes all the gear. You don't rent skis or a snowboard separately, and the disposable socks mean you're not wearing someone else's foot sweat. Helmets are compulsory for anyone under 13. The only real constraint is that kids under 2 aren't allowed, and if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns, this probably isn't the right fit. You can't bring your own food or drinks in, but there are winter-themed cafes inside, and the whole thing is connected to the Mall of the Emirates if you need to grab something after. Public transport gets you there, though most people just take a taxi or ride-share from their hotel.

What’s included

• Full-day access to the snow park and slopes.
• winter gear including jacket, trousers, boots, fleece gloves, disposable socks, and helmet (for under 13s).
• locker.
• unlimited chairlift rides.
• two hours on the ski slopes (intermediate level 2 required).
• access to snow park activities including tobogganing, giant ball, bobsled, tube run, bumper cars, snow cavern, and unlimited Mountain Thriller ride.
• two rides of the Snow Bullet zipline (subject to height and weight restrictions).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (2 to 13 years)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Efficient Tourism

Is this one for you?Right for anyone wanting to ski or play in snow without leaving Dubai, and for families who want activities beyond the slopes. The gear and locker are included, so you just show up in regular clothes and step into the cold.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 13 years).

What's the temperature inside Ski Dubai?

It's kept between -1 and 2 degrees Celsius year-round.

Do I need to bring my own ski equipment?

No. Skis, snowboard, jacket, trousers, boots, gloves, and helmet (for under 13s) are all provided.

How long can I ski on the slopes?

Two hours are included with your ticket, and you need intermediate level 2 skills to access them.

What activities are in the snow park besides skiing?

Tobogganing, giant ball, bobsled, tube run, bumper cars, snow cavern, and the Snow Bullet zipline (with height and age restrictions).

Can I bring food and drinks inside?

No, outside food and drinks are not allowed, but there are winter-themed cafes inside the park.

Is there a height or weight limit for the Snow Bullet zipline?

Children must be at least 8 years old, 125 cm tall, and weigh at least 30 kg. Adults should not weigh more than 120 kg.

How do I get to Ski Dubai?

It's located inside the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Public transportation is available nearby, and taxis or ride-share are common options.