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Ski Dubai

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Ski Dubai
4.5
10,307 reviews
#67 of 549 things to do in Dubai
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10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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About
Located inside Dubai Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai is the world's third largest indoor ski slope and the first to open in the Middle East. With a chair lift and a t-bar, 6,000 tons of snow are at your disposal.Whether you just want to learn the basics, or get good enough to fly off a 10 ramp, our qualified instructors will help you improve your skills and have you carving up the powder in no time!Practice jumps, ramps and tricks in the dedicated freestyle zone.You can now meet the Snow Penguins in an up close and personal one-of-a-kind intimate encounter that the whole family will love.Snow Penguins at Ski Dubai are dedicated to teaching youngsters and adults about the nature of this remarkable colony of Gentoo and King Penguins through engaging and interactive programmes.Don't forget to watch the March of the Penguins several times a day which is free for the Snow Park guests.
Suggested duration
More than 3 hours
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Admission tickets
from HK$522.62
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The area
Neighbourhood: Al Barsha
How to get there
  • Mall of the Emirates • 5 min walk
  • Sharaf DG • 10 min walk
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
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Esma S
6 contributions
Friendly staff
Mar 2023 • Friends
Lovely Environment. We had very good time. Friendly staff, excellent service and delicious food. Thanks to Aisha and all staff.
Written 19 March 2023
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rezz_shaz
Singapore, Singapore109 contributions
Good if you never experience snow.
Mar 2023 • Family
For someone from the land which only have 1 season....its a nice experience especially for kids to touch and feel snow. With that in mind..snow park area could really do with an upgrade, thats the only area kids who does not meet height limit for "rides" could play.
The penguin experience however was great and informative.
Written 19 March 2023
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Jackie R
4 contributions
Bizarre..real snow in the desert
Feb 2023
My boys wanted to try snowboarding. The lessons were well taught in small groups ensuring pretty quick progress. The equipment was all available for rent and spectators were able to renmt snow boots and Puffa type coats.
Really unbelievable that in the heat of a desert region they can create a perfect alpine experience...but the have. Chairlifts and escalator belts etc.
Written 15 March 2023
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Eli G.
Tel Aviv, Israel49 contributions
Great Polar experience in the desert
Mar 2023 • Solo
It was a hot and sweaty day, so stepping into the indoor ski experience was a bright move. The place offers few pass options and I chose the basic one.
It gives a variety of easy and nice snow experience. Great option to kill some time.
Written 4 March 2023
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Azhar G
Mauritius56 contributions
Best experience ever
Feb 2023 • Family
For people who live in tropical countries this is a must try in Dubai.. value for money and staff is good.. clothes and shies are rented already no no need to buy anything.. the experience is very good.. just love it..
Written 24 February 2023
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sarahwhitehead2010
Essex, UK7 contributions
Average
Feb 2023 • Family
Quite disappointed with the overall experience of Ski Dubai. We booked tickets for two penguin experiences and two snowboarding lessons. We got there at 12pm and we’re given different time slots - 4pm for the penguins and 6pm for the snowboarding. The Penguin experience was fantastic. Really informative and was lovely to get up close to two penguins. The photos were lovely too (cost £34 for one though…!) Then came the time for snowboarding. My husband and son arrived in good time to collect their equipment to be told that they had actually been booked on ski lessons. We were told to queue up and ask when the next lesson was - another two hours!! After spending 6 hours already in the mall, we didn’t want to wait another two!! So they decided to go for the ski lessons they had been booked on. After the time it took to sort all of this, it was then 6.10pm and they had missed 10 minutes of their lesson, my son was upset to have arrived late to the slopes with the other children already set up and when I spoke to customer service they dismissed their error completely and refused any kind of refund for the hassle they’d caused. Poor poor customer service. So one tip I can give is to check and recheck the staff at the desks have booked you on the correct thing! And also take extra socks - it is REALLY cold in there!!!
Written 16 February 2023
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BF826
Birmingham, UK41 contributions
Memory
Jan 2023
Ever since a travel couple I followed introduced me to Breakfast with the Penguins, its been on my bucket list for when I visit Dubai.
Bucket list item has now been ticked off and it was a great experience.
It was so lovely to be so up close and personal with the penguins, bit disappointed that we didn't get to walk with them like they used to due to the works they are doing inside (this should reflect in the price as you don't get the full package).
I think the only thing that would make this even better would be if we could feed the penguins as well, as you essentially just get to sit/stand in the cold with them for a while and take some photos.
Breakfast was lovely, really tasty and a great way to end the experience.
Overall, if you are there, looking for something to do in the morning and can spare the price, its definitely worth the memory.
Written 2 February 2023
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Ravi R
New Delhi, India54 contributions
Enjoyed a lot
Jan 2023 • Family
The encounter with the cold, with penguins, and the fun going around the park was all too good. Especially for people living in equatorial and tropical regions, it’s a pretty cool experience. Would recommend it to anyone having doubts. Do try the rides and activities inside!
Written 26 January 2023
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Foofighter60
Dublin, Ireland153 contributions
Excellent
Jan 2023 • Family
Loved skiing in Ski Dubai. Such a great experience in the desert! Staff so friendly and all equipment provided. Pity they make you buy the gloves. But certainly worth trying if you like skiing!
Written 19 January 2023
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horsecourse
Boise, ID114 contributions
Ski indoors in the desert
Jan 2023 • Family
Only place to ski indoors in UAE. Small runs but great fun and our family had a blast. Snowsuits and gloves provided along with ski rental. So easy inside mall so you can shop and grab yummy food all indoors when it is sweltering hot and humid outside. Highly recommend.
Written 15 January 2023
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Ski Dubai - 2023 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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Ski Dubai is open:
  • Mon - Thu 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Fri - Sun 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Buy tickets in advance on Tripadvisor. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Ski Dubai admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost HK$510.22, while a popular guided tour starts around HK$390.52 per person. See all 39 Ski Dubai tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
Ski Dubai can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 39 Ski Dubai tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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