Ski Dubai Snow Park Tickets & Winter Activities

Indoor Snow in Dubai: What Happens When Winter Arrives at the Mall

You get a full day of real snow indoors with skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and penguin encounters, all gear included. Choose between one-time rides on the chair lift and mountain thriller (Snow Classic) or unlimited access to both (Snow Plus). Entry covers the whole day, and instructors are on hand if you want to learn or improve. Kids under 14 must be with a parent. Under 2s aren't permitted.

Step-by-step itinerary

Enjoy indoor snow activities at Ski Dubai

• Arrive at Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates
• Take chair lift or t-bar to snow area
• Learn skiing basics with qualified instructors
• Practice jumps and tricks in freestyle zone
• Meet Snow Penguins and learn about them
• Watch the March of the Penguins show

The experience

The cold hits you the moment the doors open. Not the dry air-conditioning kind: actual snow cold, the kind that makes you catch your breath and reach for the jacket they hand you at the entrance. Ski Dubai sits inside Mall of the Emirates, and it's genuinely disorienting to walk from the Dubai heat into 6,000 tons of real snow, a full-size indoor ski slope with a chair lift and a t-bar, all temperature-controlled and waiting. You're not in a simulation or a snow machine's spray. It's the third-largest indoor ski slope in the world, and the first one ever built in the Middle East.

What surprised me most wasn't the skiing itself, but how the day actually moves. If you go with the Snow Classic option, you get one ride on the chair lift and one run down the mountain thriller, plus unlimited access to the Snow Park where the gentler slopes and freestyle zones are. The Snow Plus option opens it up: unlimited chair lift rides, unlimited mountain thriller runs, so you're not rationing your attempts or watching the clock. Either way, the qualified instructors are there if you want to learn the basics or work on tricks in the dedicated freestyle zone with its jumps and ramps. The whole thing is full day admission, which means you're not squeezed into a two-hour window.

The penguins are real, and they're the thing families talk about after. Ski Dubai keeps a colony of Gentoo and King Penguins, and you can book an up-close encounter, not just watching them behind glass, but an interactive session where they teach you about the birds themselves. There's also a March of the Penguins that runs several times a day, and it's free for anyone with a Snow Park ticket. Kids under 14 need a parent with them, and infants under 2 can't go for safety reasons, but if your children are old enough to walk around, they'll remember this part.

Winter gear is included (jacket, trousers, disposable socks, snow boots), so you're not renting or buying anything extra. Public transport gets you there, and the place is built for all fitness levels. You show up, get dressed in the gear, and the snow is waiting. No heat outside, no negotiating the Dubai sun for a few hours.

What’s included

• Your ticket includes full-day admission to Ski Dubai, winter gear (jacket, trousers, disposable socks, and snow boots), unlimited access to the Snow Park, and free viewing of the March of the Penguins.
• With Snow Classic, you get one chair lift ride and one mountain thriller run.
• With Snow Plus, you get unlimited rides on both the chair lift and mountain thriller.
• Qualified instructors are available if you want lessons or help improving your technique.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option 1No fixed time

Option 2No fixed time

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Good Sky Tourism

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to experience real snow without leaving Dubai and don't want to arrange gear or worry about time slots: the full-day admission and included winter clothing mean you show up and ski for as long as you want.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 13 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

Is Ski Dubai real snow or artificial?

Real snow. The resort maintains 6,000 tons of it in a temperature-controlled indoor environment.

Can I ski if I've never done it before?

Yes. Qualified instructors are available to teach beginners and help you improve your skills.

What's the difference between Snow Classic and Snow Plus?

Snow Classic includes one chair lift ride and one mountain thriller run. Snow Plus gives unlimited rides on both, plus unlimited access to the Snow Park.

Are the penguins included in the ticket price?

Unlimited Snow Park access and the March of the Penguins viewing are included. The intimate penguin encounter experience is separate and can be booked additionally.

Do I need to bring winter clothes?

No. Jacket, trousers, disposable socks, and snow boots are provided with your ticket.

Can infants and toddlers go?

Children under 2 are not permitted for safety reasons. Older children can attend with a parent or guardian.

How long is a typical visit?

Full-day admission is included, so you can stay as long as you want during operating hours.

Is there parking at Mall of the Emirates?

Yes, the mall has parking. Public transportation options are also available nearby.