The thing with having three kids is everytime we want to do a family activity outside – it involves a lot research. Which one is cheaper? Which one is better? That’s exactly what we went through when we wanted to take the kids ice skating. The good thing is – there isn’t exactly a lot of choices in Dubai. The hard part was figuring out which one was better value for money with all the many offers available. Here’s the research done for you – with all the important information that you will need so you can decide which one would suit your family.

Hope you’ll enjoy ice-skating with the kids in Dubai!

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Dubai Ice Rink

• In a nutshell : Dubai Ice Rink is the newest out of them all, opening at 2008. It’s Olympic-sized, with modern facilities. Its location within Dubai Mall means that you have the most options for dining and of course, shopping – before or after ice-skating. It’s a whole day affair with the family!
• Height Restrictions : Min 100cm. Children above 100cm and under 120cm must be accompanied by an adult
• Parking : Dubai Mall – P3, Cinema Parking. Comp for first 4 hours Weekdays, 6 hours Weekend. See thedubaimall.com
• Opening Hours : 10am-10pm Weekdays | 10am-12am Weekends
  • Day Admissions
    • 10am – 11:30am
    • 11:45am – 1:15pm
    • 1:30pm – 3pm
  • Night Admissions
    • 3:15pm -4:45pm
    • 5pm – 6:30pm
    • 6:45pm – 8:15pm
    • 8:30pm – 10pm
    • 10:15pm – 11:45pm
• Session Length : 1 hour 30 minutes
• Ice-Skating Cost Per Session :
  • Day Admissions – 120 AED
  • Night Admissions – 145 AED
• Rental Costs : All other items are priced separately – Helmet, Penguin, Snowman and Seal Aid, VIP Hockey Skates, VIP Figure Skates, Gloves. See dubaiicerink.com.
• Offers :
  • Buy 1 get 1 free with Entertainer for Off-peak, Peak & Disco Nights
  • Discounted Rates (30% to 50%) with U by Emaar based on Membership Type
  • Discounted Rates (20% off) with various Bank Credit Cards
• Call Dubai Ice Rink on 800 (38224) – 6255
• Email here
• More details on dubaiicerink.com.
• See entertainment.emaar.com for Dubai Ice Rink and other Emaar Entertainment venues

The Galleria Ice Rink – Hyatt Regency Dubai

• In a nutshell : The Galleria Ice Rink opened together with Hyatt Regency and The Galleria in 1980. It’s pretty well maintained, and the fabulous thing is once you enter The Galleria’s main entrance, it’s only a few steps ahead. Cost-wise, it’s possibly the best priced with the offers available on Groupon – if you don’t mind a smaller Ice Rink. It has the longest session length at 2.5 hours long.
• Parking : Paid parking opposite The Galleria Ice Rink
• Opening Hours : 10am-9:30pm Daily with 4 sessions a day
  • 10am – 12:30pm
  • 1pm – 3:30pm
  • 4pm – 6:30pm
  • 7pm – 9:30pm
• Session Length : 2 hours 30 minutes
• Ice-Skating Cost Per Session :
  • Mon – Thurs – 45 AED
  • Fri-Sun & Public Holidays – 55 AED
  • Disco Nights ( Fri & Sat ) – 65 AED
• Rental Cost :
  • Skate Hire – 10 AED
  • Penguin or Snowman Guide – 35 AED per Hour
• Offers : Discounted, with Groupon. Varies from 33.75 AED – Weekdays, 41.25 AED – Weekends & 48.75 AED – Disco Nights.
• Call The Galleria Ice Rink on 04 209 6550
• More details on hyattregencygalleriadubai.com

Al Nasr Leisureland

• In a nutshell : Al Nasr Leisureland’s Ice Skating ring opened up in 1979 – making it the earliest Olympic-Sized Skating Ring in Dubai. There are staggered stadium seats so if you have family that can’t get on the rink – they can watch from the side!
• Parking : Free parking on Ground Level outside Al Nasr Leisureland
• Opening Hours : 9am to 11pm Daily _{Please check with venue session times prior to heading over}
  • 10am – 12pm
  • 1pm – 3pm
  • 3:30 – 5:30pm
  • 6pm – 8pm
  • 8:30pm – 10pm
• Session Length : 2 hours
• Ice-Skating Cost Per Session : 40 AED + Admission Fee :
  • 10 Year Olds and above – 10 AED
  • 3 to 9 Year Olds – 5 AED
• Rental Cost :
  • Skate Hire – 25 AED for 2 Hours
  • Penguin – 30 AED per Hour
• Call Al Nasr Leisureland on 04 386 6321
• Email here
• More details on alnasrll.com

Tips

1. If you plan to go more than once – highly recommend you buy some Ice Skates for yourself and the kids. You can get pretty reasonable second-hand ones in Dubai or otherwise brand new ones from Amazon. It will likely be more comfortable than the ones that you get for hire at the Ice-Skating Rinks.
2. Bring your own helmets.
3. It does get pretty cold on the Ice Rink so make sure the kids are wearing warm clothing and a jacket!
4. Lastly – have an awesome time Ice Skating in Dubai 🙂

Looking for more Indoor Fun with the Kids? Check out Best Indoor Attractions to Take the Kids : 2025 Edition

Note : This article was put together and published in July 2025. Please check with venue directly for all current details.