Ski Dubai is an indoor snow attraction on the ground floor of Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, with Snow Park rides and sessions for experienced skiers and snowboarders. You can choose a pass for Snow Park access or select a package that adds an activity such as a Penguin Encounter or a ski lesson.
- Location: ground floor of Mall of the Emirates.
- Opening hours vary by day, with earlier opening on weekends.
- Snow Park passes for guests aged 2+ start at AED 210 per person.
Where Is Ski Dubai Located?
Ski Dubai is inside Mall of the Emirates, on the mall’s ground floor. The mall is in Al Barsha, and the attraction can be reached by Dubai Metro, taxi or car; parking is available for guests, according to Ski Dubai.
From Sunday Al in Al Barsha, Ski Dubai is about a 12-minute walk or a 4-minute drive.
Which Ski Dubai Session Should You Choose?
Ski Dubai offers Snow Park passes, a Snow Daycation package and a separate slope pass, so choose according to the activity you want to do. The prices and inclusions below come from Ski Dubai; check the official site before you go.
Snow Park passes
Snow Base costs AED 210 per person and the Snow Park Pass costs AED 269 per person; both are for guests aged 2+. Each includes one-time Snow Park access, unlimited Snow Park rides, the daily Penguin March and clothing rental.
Snow Base also includes fleece gloves. The Snow Park Pass adds one-time chairlift access, one Mountain Thriller ride, hot chocolate and a free locker.
Snow Park attractions include the Snow Bullet zipline, chairlift, Mountain Thriller and Zorb Ball, among other rides. Guests aged 2–13 must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket for Snow Park passes.
Snow Daycation
The Snow Daycation package costs AED 355 per person for guests aged 2+ and includes Snow Park access plus a choice of one activity: a 40-minute Penguin Encounter, two Snow Bullet rides, a 2-hour Slope Pass for experienced skiers and snowboarders aged 3+, or a discovery lesson. Ski discovery lessons are for ages 3+ and snowboard discovery lessons for ages 8+.
If you book a Penguin Encounter, check in at its meeting desk 40 minutes before your time slot. Lesson guests should check in at Ski School 40 minutes before the lesson.
Slope Pass
The 2-hour Slope Pass costs AED 240 per person for guests aged 3+ and is for experienced skiers and snowboarders. It includes slope access, unlimited chairlift and draglift rides, a free locker, and clothing and equipment rental. Slope guests must sign a waiver to enter.
What Should You Wear, and What Are the Entry Requirements?
Ski Dubai advises visitors to wear warm smart-casual clothes. It provides a jacket, trousers, gloves, socks and boots, with clothing sizes from M to 4XL.
For slope bookings, you need to be an experienced skier or snowboarder and sign a waiver. Ski Dubai says you can select gear online more than 24 hours before your booking and collect it at the Online Counter next to Snow Pro.
How Do You Get to Ski Dubai from Al Barsha?
You can reach Ski Dubai by Dubai Metro, taxi or car. The Mall of the Emirates Metro Station serves the mall, so allow time to enter the mall and find the ground-floor venue.
The RTA’s Mall of the Emirates bus-station map also identifies the Mall of the Emirates Bus Station and labels Ski Dubai as a nearby leisure facility.
For metro details from the area, the Dubai Metro from Al Barsha guide explains how to use the network.
What Can You Combine with Ski Dubai at the Mall?
Ski Dubai is inside Mall of the Emirates, so you can pair your session with time elsewhere in the mall without changing destinations. Decide on your ticket and any booked activity first, then leave enough time for the required check-in: 40 minutes ahead for a Penguin Encounter or ski and snowboard lessons.
For the wider mall visit, the Mall of the Emirates guide covers getting there and planning your time.
Opening hours are Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.; and Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. The first ticket times are 9:00 a.m. Monday–Friday and 8:00 a.m. Saturday–Sunday. Last ticket times are 9:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 10:30 p.m. Friday–Sunday.
FAQs
Is Ski Dubai inside Mall of the Emirates?
Yes. Ski Dubai is on the mall’s ground floor in Al Barsha.
Do you need skiing experience for the Snow Park?
The Snow Park passes cover its rides and attractions. The Slope Pass is for experienced skiers and snowboarders, who must sign a waiver.
Does Ski Dubai provide winter clothing?
Yes. Ski Dubai says it provides a jacket, trousers, gloves, socks and boots. It advises guests to wear warm smart-casual clothes.
How early should you arrive for a Penguin Encounter or lesson?
Check in 40 minutes before your booked time at the Penguin Encounter meeting desk or at Ski School for a lesson.