Family Friendly
Children can use penguin or bear skating aids, while helmets and protective gear help beginners feel more secure.
Dubai Ice Rink
Downtown Dubai
Dubai Ice Rink is an indoor real-ice attraction in Downtown Dubai, where families, friends and first-timers can join public skating sessions or book coaching and classes. The spacious rink, lively music and beginner supports make it an easy add-on to a Dubai Mall visit.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
9,725 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful Coaches
Instructors and rink supervisors guide beginners and help when someone struggles or falls.
Lively Atmosphere
Music and lighting give public sessions a party-like feel, with some sessions featuring DJ entertainment.
Useful Facilities
Lockers, changing rooms, washrooms and seating for spectators make the visit easier for families.
Mall Convenience
The rink sits inside Dubai Mall, so shopping, dining and other attractions can be combined with a skating session.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Online. Buy tickets online before a weekend visit to avoid an estimated 20-minute wait at reception.
Choose Off-Peak. Weekday or early-morning sessions are a better bet for fewer crowds; morning slots may also cost less.
Check Schedule. Sessions run to set times, so check the schedule before arriving and choose between quieter mornings and music-led evenings.
Bring Water. Take a water bottle: one reviewer became thirsty and noted that bottled water had to be bought separately.
Pack Gloves. Bring gloves and warm clothes if you feel the cold, even though another reviewer found a T-shirt comfortable while skating.
Allow Time. Leave extra time for registration and waivers, which several visitors found slower than expected.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Mall - Unit GF - 207 - Financial Ctr St - next to Ice Rink
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
Popular Mentions
Private coach
A private coach is available for children who want more focused help during their visit.
Penguin or snowman
Penguin or snowman supports can help young children and nervous beginners stay upright on the ice.
Skate rental
Visitors can rent skates and equipment on site rather than bringing their own.
Common Concerns
Refund Delays
One online-payment error led to a refund that remained unresolved almost a month after the promised 10 working days.
Slow Check-in
Reception, registration and waiver steps were described as slow or inefficient, particularly at busy times.
Weekend Crowds
Public sessions can become crowded, and queues for hiring and returning skates may create extra congestion.
Extra Charges
Some visitors found the overall cost high once support equipment, lockers, safety gear or souvenir photos were added.
Session Restrictions
One reviewer found part of the rink blocked for a promotion without clear notice when booking the ticket.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
150AED
1 1/2 hours per session
“- 1 1/2 hours per session for 150AED and there will be a dance performance after each session”Google review · May 2026
5 AED
water bottle
“There's no drinking water need to buy small bottle for 5 AED”Google review · May 2026
110 aed
normal price
“The session in the rink is 1 and half hour, 110 aed normal price, and 125 for dj session”Google review · December 2023
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The Bottom Line
Dubai Ice Rink is a real-ice indoor attraction in Downtown Dubai, inside Dubai Mall. You can join a 90-minute public skating session, rent skates and safety equipment, or book lessons and a private coach. Beginners are well catered for: reviewers mention patient instructors, rink supervisors and penguin-style supports for children who are still finding their balance.
The rink is spacious, clean and generally well maintained, with music and lighting that make some sessions feel more like a casual night out than a formal sports facility. Lockers, changing rooms, washrooms and seating for parents are useful extras, while the mall location makes it easy to pair skating with food, shopping or another attraction. Plan ahead.
Weekend sessions can be crowded, and reception, registration and waiver checks have drawn complaints about slow processing. Online booking is recommended, although one customer reported a long-delayed refund after a payment error. Midweek and early-morning slots are quieter, and reviewers say morning admission can be cheaper than evening DJ sessions.
Budget for possible add-ons such as support aids, lockers, safety equipment, bottled water and souvenir photos.