Skiing in the UAE: the 15 Best Snow Sessions

1.2-Hour or Full-Day Slope Session at Ski Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,202 reviews · from $68Our pick

Escape Dubai’s heat at Ski Dubai, an indoor resort with five runs, including an indoor black slope, plus a chairlift and tow lift. Your pass includes skis or a snowboard, boots, jacket, trousers, socks, and a locker. Bring your own gloves and hat, and choose two hours or a full day.

“Ski Dubai is great my son he’s 13 had a great time he is a very experienced skier but they seem to put everyone all together so not experienced can be in the same area and unfortunately a couple of hours in a non experienced man came down the slope fell and hit my son I. The face with his ski poles causing him to have lots of cuts and bruises. I just think they should not mix in that way. But overall ski Dubai is a very fun experience.”

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2.Ski Dubai Snow Park Classic Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 625 reviews · 1 day · from $72

Spend a full day inside Ski Dubai’s 4,500-square-meter Snow Park at Mall of the Emirates. Ride the giant Zorb Ball, bobsled, tubing run, bumper cars, chairlift, and Mountain Thriller. Winter clothing is included, and you can leave and return the same day. Skiing, penguin encounters, food, and lockers cost extra.

“Absolutely amazing. Me my 11 year old daughter and 19 year old son really enjoyed.”

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3.Ski Dubai Snow Plus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 440 reviews · 1 day · from $88

Spend a full day inside Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates, with unlimited snow-park rides, chairlift trips, Mountain Thriller rides, winter gear, and a choice of two Snow Bullet zipline rides or two hours on the ski slope. The slope requires Intermediate Level 2 ability. Penguin encounters cost extra.

“I enjoyed every second there! Will definitely cone back every time to come to Dubai”

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4.SKI Dubai Snow Plus ( Super Pass)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $97

Spend three to four hours inside Ski Dubai, where you can play in real snow, ride sleds, use ski equipment, take a chairlift, and see resident penguins. The package includes entrance, fleece gloves, equipment, and a locker according to the supplied details, but ski and snowboard lessons are not included. Plan for extra costs if you need instruction.

“I was skeptical about this adventure when he asked me to book it, but it turned out to a very exciting and enjoyable experience. We were able to add ski lessons with no problem at the counter even though we booked with a third party. If Read more”

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5.Ski Dubai Admission Ticket with Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · from $66

Spend up to six hours inside Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates, choosing snow rides, chairlift and Mountain Thriller access, or a paid slope session. Your package can include winter clothing, boots, gloves, and hotel transfer. Check the ticket grade carefully, since slope access and snow park activities are not included in every option.

“It was amazing to be under the snow in the middle of the desert. Good service, friendly staff and interesting attractions!”

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6.Red Desert Safari With Camel Ride & Sand Skiing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $30Best value

Spend about six hours on a shared Dubai desert trip with pickup, 25 to 30 minutes of red-dune bashing, a short camel ride, sandboarding, sunset photos, and a three-hour camp visit. Guides named Furqan, Mujahid, Sajid, Pasha, Ajman, and Arhum have been praised for careful driving and friendly service. BBQ dinner and shows are included, while premium seating and motorized activities cost extra.

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7.Morning Red Dune Safari Camel Ride Sand Ski And Dune Bashing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $50

Leave Dubai at 7:30 am in a 4x4 Land Cruiser for Lahbab’s red dunes. You’ll have time for a camel ride, sandboarding, unlimited water and soft drinks, plus 35 to 45 minutes of dune bashing. Guides such as Qamar and Tufail Ahmad are associated with this operator. Quad biking costs extra.

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8.Ski Dubai Admission Ticket Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $73

At Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates, you get full-day access to the indoor Snow Park, including tubing, tobogganing, bumper cars, the Mountain Thriller, chairlift rides, and more. The Snow Plus Pass also includes two hours on the ski slope or two Snow Bullet rides, with snow boots, a helmet, and ski gear provided.

“Went with family and we enjoyed. We need atleast half a day to try this attraction. But we got only an hour. But overall it seems worth to visit”

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9.Ski Dubai – Snow Fun Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $72

Head to Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates for a two-hour burst of winter fun. Your Snow Fun Pass includes direct entry, winter clothing, unlimited tubing, bobsledding, bumper cars, giant-ball rides, an ice cave, and one chairlift ride. It does not include the separate ski-access pass.

“Enjoyed the available snow rides and chairlift viewing the park from above. Definitely a must see when going to Dubai!!!”

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10.Ski Dubai Snow Plus admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $82

Spend up to 10 hours inside Ski Dubai with unlimited Snow Park rides, chairlift and Mountain Thriller trips, snow gear, two Snow Bullet rides, and two hours on the slope for intermediate Level 2 skiers and snowboarders. Food, drinks, and transfers are not included.

“The experience was so much fun. There was not much communication as to how the park works with your wristband so be sure to ask staff.”

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11.CAN-AM Buggy 04 Seater with Camel Riding and Sand Skiing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Take a 1000cc four-seat Can-Am into Dubai’s desert with pickup offered and a three-hour schedule. The package includes camel riding and sand skiing, with guides such as Adil, Amir Zaman, Sami, and Murtaza praised for friendly service and careful driving. It suits families and small groups, though you should confirm the exact buggy setup and activity timings before booking.

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12.CAN AM 04 Seater Self Drive with Camel Riding and Sand Skiing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Take a 3-hour Dubai desert outing in a Can-Am 1000cc four-seater, with room for family or friends to ride together. Expect desert driving, camel riding, sand skiing, and a stop with Dubai Buggy Riders. Guides including Subhan, Kashif, Mujahid, Nabil, and Muhammad are noted for careful service. Pickup is offered, with an 8:00 am start.

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13.Full-day Snow Ski in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $76

Spend a day at Ski Dubai inside a mall, with snow gear supplied and access to activities such as tubing, tobogganing, snowboarding, climbing walls, a chairlift ride, and the mountain thriller. The package starts at 10:00 am and may suit families and first-time snow visitors, but check how much slope time your ticket includes.

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14.Ski Dubai Full Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $72

Spend up to a full day inside Ski Dubai, where snow guns keep a 400-meter slope and snow park ready for skiing, tubing, tobogganing, bumper cars, and snowball fights. Meet Gentoo and King Penguins, ride the chairlift, and choose Plus access for slope time and Snow Bullet rides.

“A truely cool experience. Ski Dubai is a well-balanced attraction offering a good mix of activities. We not only enjoyed the skiing but also the other fun activities such as the slides and the zipline. Will definitely come back.”

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15.CAN-AM 02 Seater Self drive with Camel Riding and Sand Skiing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Take the wheel of a 1000cc Can-Am 2-Seater in Dubai’s Arabian desert, with room for two people and no shared vehicle. Your roughly three-hour outing includes desert driving, camel riding, and sand skiing, plus pickup and travel time. Guides such as Haroon, Fahim Shah, Imran, and Sami have been praised for safety, care, driving, and photography.

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