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Dubai Ice Rink

📍 Burj Khalifa, Dubai

4.5(9,566 Google reviews)💰Tickets vary by day👶All ages

Olympic-size indoor ice rink on the ground floor of Dubai Mall offering public skating sessions, skating aids for beginners, group lessons and birthday party packages for all ages.

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★★★★★Featured review by Frozen Wanderer

We occasionally visit Dubai Ice Rink for practice when my kids have competitions in the UAE. It’s a very nice ice rink facility located in a prime area inside Dubai Mall. The ice surface is good, and there’s plenty of bleacher-style seating for spectators. Tickets are a bit pricey, and the rink can get quite busy with public skaters and lessons, especially on weekends. They also offer souvenir photos, but these are charged separately and not included in the ticket. There are lots of things to do before or after skating since it’s inside one of the biggest malls in the UAE. Overall, a well-maintained rink and convenient location, especially for visiting skaters.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 3 and above who want a novel winter-sports experience without leaving Dubai. Skating aids remove the barrier for complete beginners, and the coaching staff are patient with young children.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book weekend sessions online in advance to avoid long entry queues
Rent skating aids at the rink for children who have never skated before — they make the first session far less stressful
🎟️Wear warm socks and bring a light jacket — the rink is cool without being uncomfortably cold
🚗Weekday sessions are significantly less crowded and give children more space to practise

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.5

9,566 Google reviews

Rink size and atmosphere praised48%
Staff helpfulness highlighted27%
Weekend crowding noted15%
Beginner-friendly aids valued10%
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Frozen Wanderer

We occasionally visit Dubai Ice Rink for practice when my kids have competitions in the UAE. It’s a very nice ice rink facility located in a prime area inside Dubai Mall. The ice surface is good, and there’s plenty of bleacher-style seating for spectators. Tickets are a bit pricey, and the rink can get quite busy with public skaters and lessons, especially on weekends. They also offer souvenir photos, but these are charged separately and not included in the ticket. There are lots of things to do before or after skating since it’s inside one of the biggest malls in the UAE. Overall, a well-maintained rink and convenient location, especially for visiting skaters.

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NACO Dubai

We had a wonderful time at the Dubai Mall Ice Rink as a family! At first, we couldn’t skate well, but we gradually got the hang of it, and our child had so much fun. It’s great to be able to experience winter sports even in Dubai. A memorable and amazing experience for both parents and kids!

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Melina Samani

It is very fun and amazing I really like the staff service especially van. Marshalls very supportive also. But I wish you can do something about waiver coz it’s really taking lots of our time to proceed.

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Waxsta

Fantastic experience for the family. Staff are well mannered and helpful. It can be annoying with people jumping the queue frequently so you have to maintain your patience. Otherwise the skating experience and I must say the choice of music is actually really good. Some songs took me back to my university days. But overall a fantastic experience for the family. Really enjoyable for the kids and it doesn't feel cold so you can wear a t-shirt and skate without issue. Improvement: The skate return queue should definitely not be the same queue as the skate hire section. It causes needless overcrowding because everyone is rushing to either get their skates and return them in one long queue.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Dubai Ice Rink occupies a full Olympic-size surface inside Dubai Mall, visible from the surrounding mall corridors. Public sessions run with music and lighting effects, creating a lively atmosphere. Skating aids — penguin-shaped supports — are available for rental and are especially popular with children making their first attempts. Coaching sessions are bookable for children and adults at multiple skill levels. Bleacher seating surrounds the rink for spectating family members.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 22:00
Tuesday10:00 – 22:00
Wednesday10:00 – 22:00
Thursday10:00 – 22:00
Friday10:00 – 23:45
Saturday10:00 – 23:45
Sunday10:00 – 23:45

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