The skating rink in Dubai is recognized as the largest skating rink in the United Arab Emirates, its dimensions are 60x30 meters, and the area is approximately 1,500 square meters. People come here not only to ride, but also to watch the performances of professional athletes, a disco with light music.
History of creation
The Olympic-size skating rink in Dubai is called the Winter Wonderland of Dubai, it was created so that residents and visitors of the United Arab Emirates could get access to entertainment that is typical for countries with cold winters.
Up to 5,000 skaters can stay here at a time. There are still seats for 400 spectators. The Winter Wonderland Festival is regularly held, which takes everyone into a festive atmosphere with New Year decorations, snow fights and winter entertainment.
Short description
Various game programs and contests are organized for visitors, you can watch how athletes perform, and dancing takes place in the evenings. The skating rink in Dubai is open every day from 19.00 to 23.59. In some countries, ice skating is only done in the cold winter, but in the UAE, this entertainment is available all year round, even in the heat of +50 degrees.
The duration of one skating session is 90 minutes. If someone doesn't know how to stay on the ice, it's okay. For beginners, both private and group training sessions are organized here. The training can be a one-time course or an entire course.
Information for visitors
The average temperature at the Dubai ice rink is about +15 degrees, so visitors take warm clothes with them, but this is not necessary, as the rink has everything they need. Children below 100 centimeters must necessarily be accompanied by older relatives or other trusted persons. It is forbidden to take food or drinks to the rink, you can eat elsewhere.
The skating rink in Dubai rents skates from the world's best manufacturers, as well as a helmet, gloves, and additional equipment that helps keep your balance. If necessary, socks are provided free of charge. There is a special playground for 3-wheeled ice bikes, which can also be borrowed. At certain times (usually from Saturday to Sunday), when it snows, people come here to play snowballs. Due to the climatic conditions in Dubai, there is no natural snow, it is created artificially.
How to get
The Dubai ice rink operates on the ground floor of the Dubai Mall. If you drive a rented car, you need to drive along the D71 highway. The nearest metro station is The Dubai Mall. You can walk from it or take the shuttle bus No25, which will take you to the entrance to the mall. You can also take buses No27,29, they stop in the tourist area next to the Grand Drive entrance on the lower floor of the shopping complex.
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