Fast Karts
Several reviews describe the electric karts as smooth and surprisingly fast once the opening laps are over.
Ekart Zabeel
Zabeel
Ekart Zabeel is an electric go-kart venue in Zabeel at Dubai Mall, with short timed races on a rooftop track. Visitors come for the speed, 7- or 14-minute sessions and a lively group activity that can suit adults and confident taller children, although steering and age suitability deserve attention.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
409 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful Staff
Staff are often praised for clear briefings, friendly service and sorting out kart issues during the visit.
Rooftop Track
The rooftop setting adds sunset views and a different feel from an indoor karting venue.
Beginner Friendly
First-timers receive an orientation, and one review found the electric karts easy to learn with staff guidance.
Safety Briefing
One group visitor specifically praised the well-managed operation and thorough safety briefing before racing.
Clean Equipment
Reviews mention sanitised suits and helmets, plus disposable hair nets worn beneath the helmets.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Book in advance if you want to reduce the chance of waiting, as one review specifically recommends it.
Visit Weekdays. A weekday visit around 5pm was reported to have no wait, making off-peak timing worth trying.
Choose Double. If 7 minutes sounds too short, consider the double session; one first-time visitor personally preferred it.
Bring A Towel. Racing can feel like a workout, so bring a small towel, especially if you run hot.
Check Height. For children, confirm both the height rule and whether they can manage heavy steering before booking.
Use Free Parking. The venue is in the Zabeel Dubai Mall parking area, where a review reports ample free parking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Financial Ctr St
Za'abeel, Dubai
Popular Mentions
14 minute session
A reviewer booked the 14-minute option and found the registration and briefing process seamless.
Double sessions (14 minutes)
The double session gives first-time visitors more track time than the single 7-minute option.
Rooftop driving experience
The rooftop layout is mentioned as a distinctive part of the electric-kart experience.
Common Concerns
Short Sessions
The 7-minute option feels brief to several visitors, especially against the price.
Small Track
The track is repeatedly described as short, with one reviewer estimating a lap at only 20 to 30 seconds.
Heavy Steering
Stiff steering made the karts difficult for some drivers and was linked to a reported shoulder injury.
Waiting Times
Busy periods can mean long queues or delays while karts are freed from the previous session.
Child Suitability
A height-qualified child was still reported to find the kart too hard to drive and was involved in an accident.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
Aed 90
7 mins
“Costing Aed 90 for 7 mins …”Google review · April 2024
95 AED
7 min race round
“7 min race round for 95 AED”Google review · May 2023
DXB
LOCAL
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The Bottom Line
Ekart Zabeel is a rooftop electric-karting venue in Zabeel at Dubai Mall. You can book a single 7-minute race, a 14-minute session or a double session, with an orientation and safety briefing before heading onto the track. It suits adults and groups looking for a quick burst of racing rather than a full outdoor circuit.
The best feedback centres on the staff, who are often described as friendly, organised and helpful with first-time drivers. The electric karts can feel fast and smooth, and the rooftop setting has produced memorable sunset views. Suits and helmets are reported to be sanitised, with disposable hair nets available.
There are real trade-offs. The track is small, sessions are short and several visitors found the steering very stiff. Busy periods have brought long waits, while some reviewers felt the cars and track needed better maintenance.
Prices mentioned in reviews include 95 AED for a 7-minute race, 90 AED for 7 minutes and 100AED for a 10-minute ride; these are customer-reported figures, not a current price list. Parents should check suitability carefully rather than relying on height alone: reviews describe children over 140cm struggling with the heavy karts. Book ahead, try a weekday around 5pm, and bring a small towel.