Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort on the ground floor of Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, so you can combine snow activities with time at this Dubai mall. The choice is between Snow Park experiences and slope sessions, with different pass options for each; Mall of the Emirates Metro station also connects directly to the mall.
- Location: Ground floor of Mall of the Emirates.
- From Grand Bellevue Hotel Apartment Dubai: About 14 minutes by car to Ski Dubai.
- Metro: Mall of the Emirates station is on the Red Line and links to the mall by an enclosed overhead walkway.
- Pass options: Snow Park passes and slope passes are available; prices and inclusions differ.
Ski Dubai and the mall location
Ski Dubai is on the ground floor of Mall of the Emirates, making the mall a straightforward point of arrival for a visit. The indoor resort has five slopes of varying difficulty and a 3,000-square-metre Snow Park.
At the mall, you can plan the snow activity as one part of a broader visit. Ski Dubai’s position inside the building means you can move between the attraction and the mall without arranging separate transport.
Choosing an activity and checking tickets
Ski Dubai offers Snow Park activities, slope sessions, lessons and animal encounters, with passes suited to different plans. Compare what each ticket includes before booking, since Snow Park access and time on the slopes are sold in different formats.
Snow Park passes
Snow Base costs AED 210 per person and includes one-time Snow Park access, unlimited Snow Park rides, the daily Penguin March, clothing rental and a pair of fleece gloves.
The Snow Park Pass costs AED 269 per person and adds one chairlift access, one Mountain Thriller ride, hot chocolate and a free locker, while also including Snow Park access, rides, the Penguin March, clothing rental and gloves.
Snow Park activities include rides, the Snow Bullet zipline, a chairlift, Mountain Thriller and Penguin Encounters. Guests aged 2–13 must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket for Snow Park passes.
Slope passes
A 2-hour slope pass costs AED 240, while a full-day slope pass costs AED 340. Both include unlimited chairlift and draglift rides and a free locker.
Skiing and snowboarding lessons are available as well as slope access. Anyone booking slope time must sign a waiver. If you select equipment online more than 24 hours before your booking time, you can collect it at the Online Counter next to Snow Pro.
For a Penguin Encounter or a ski or snowboard lesson, plan to check in 40 minutes before your scheduled time: at the Penguin Encounter meeting desk for the encounter, or at Ski School for a lesson.
How do you get to Ski Dubai from the hotel area?
Mall of the Emirates Metro station is on the Red Line and connects directly to the mall through an enclosed overhead walkway accessible from the First Floor. The Dubai Internet City Metro station guide covers another Dubai station.
If you’re arranging a car pickup, the mall designates Ground Floor Gate A next to Ski Dubai for Careem and Uber pickups and drop-offs. Gate D next to Carrefour is another designated point. Taxis use marked pickup and drop-off points at specific mall exits.
Parking A is the closest parking area to Ski Dubai. The mall describes its parking system as ticketless and barrierless for UAE-registered vehicles. Buses depart from the mall every hour between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., seven days a week. A guide to getting around Dubai from the hotel area covers broader transport planning.
Allowing time for the visit
Allow time for your chosen activity as well as any required check-in. Penguin Encounters and ski or snowboard lessons both require arrival 40 minutes before the booked time, while equipment selection for online collection needs to be completed more than 24 hours ahead.
Ski Dubai publishes different opening and last-ticket times by day of the week. Mall hours also vary between weekdays and weekends, and restaurant and café hours may differ. These schedules and ticket prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
Ski Dubai provides a jacket, trousers, gloves, socks and boots, and advises guests to wear warm smart-casual clothes. That makes it easier to plan what to wear for the indoor snow activities before setting out.
FAQs
Is Ski Dubai inside Mall of the Emirates?
Yes. Ski Dubai is on the ground floor of Mall of the Emirates.
Does the metro connect directly to Mall of the Emirates?
Yes. The Mall of the Emirates station is on the Red Line, with an enclosed overhead walkway to the mall from the First Floor.
What should you wear at Ski Dubai?
Ski Dubai provides a jacket, trousers, gloves, socks and boots, and advises wearing warm smart-casual clothes.
How early should you arrive for a Penguin Encounter?
Check in at the Penguin Encounter meeting desk 40 minutes before your time slot.