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Best Indoor Activities To Challenge the Summer Heat in Dubai

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2 years ago

September 28, 2022

In the summer season, Dubai residents are hunting for ways to beat the heat. Luckily, the city boasts plenty of thrilling activities that are made for the season.

1. Dubai Mall Ice Rink

Witness a winter wonderland at the massive Olympic sized ice rink in Dubai Mall. Made for all age groups, this is an amazing destination for a fun weekend. Glide and skate your way through the ice while hearing the cheerful tunes being played by the on-site DJ. This is how you can forget the summer heat.

Address – The Dubai Mall, Financial Centre Road, Downtown Dubai
Cost – AED 63 in off-peak season, AED 130 for the birthday package, and AED 82 in the peak season
Timings – 10 AM to 11:45 PM

2. Ski Dubai

This is the third biggest ski resort in the world. If you want to cool off from the notorious Dubai summer heat, there is no better place to do so. Adrenaline junkies can hit the zip line and slopes, whereas the ones interested in a relaxed pace can meet the real-life penguins or visit the snow park.

Address – Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha
Cost – AED 100 minimum
Timings – 10 AM to 11 PM, on Thursdays, 10 AM to 11 AM, and Friday to Saturday 9 AM to 12 AM

3. iFLY Dubai

If you want to fly, this venue presents you an extraordinary chance to witness a simulated skydiving experience in Dubai. Positioned in City Center Midrif, iFLY consists of a 10 meters high vertical tunnel with strong winds. This will enable you to enjoy a gravity defying flying indoors.

Address – The 3rd floor of Play Nation Area, City Center Midrif, Ghoroob
Cost – AED 149 for beginners and AED 1,750 for seasoned flyers
Timings – 12 PM to 10 PM. Friday to Saturday, 10 AM to 11 PM

4. Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Be prepared to discover one of the most stunning aquariums in the world – the massive Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Present in the Dubai Mall, it is home to above 33,000 aquatic creatures. The venue offers a terrific way to explore the underwater world. Although the aquarium offers a fish-eye view of marine life, the underwater zoo displays alluring species, like seahorses, otters, and even piranhas.

Address – The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai
Cost – AED 100
Timings – 10 AM to 10 PM. Thursday to Saturday, 10 AM to 11 PM

5. Green Planet

This spot in City Walk presents an amazing indoor experience for all the animal enthusiasts. The artificial tropical rainforest houses above 3,000 animals and plants, making sure that it is one of the best indoor attractions in Dubai for families. One can greet and meet the interesting creatures from the animal kingdom, like toucans, sloths, and pythons.

Address – City Walk, Al Wasl
Cost – AED 89 online and AED 120 on the gate
Timings – 10 AM to 6 PM

6. Dubai Dolphinarium

Who doesn’t love dolphins? At Dubai Dolphinarium, you can watch fur seals and bottlenose dolphins doing incredible acrobatic feats. The facility hosts a Dolphin & Seal Show where the cherished creatures juggle, dance, and play.

Address – City Walk in Al Wasl
Cost – AED 50
Timings – 10 AM to 7.30 PM

7. IMG Worlds of Adventure

This is the biggest indoor theme park in the city. It offers continuous entertainment, bringing your favorite childhood characters to real life. Spend a fun day enjoying the Cartoon Network and Marvel themed rides.

Address – E311 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
Cost – AED 299
Timings – 12 PM to 8 PM. Thursday to Friday, 12 PM to 9 PM

8. Kidzania

This is a make-believe town in the Emirate where children can act like adults and participate in more than 80 roleplaying activities. Made to offer a taste of the adult, practical life, the activities cover almost all aspects, varying from retail industry to media. After the completion of each activity, the kids will be offered a wage in the form of Kidzos, which is the Kidzania currency.

Address – The Dubai Mall
Cost – aed 80 for adults and AED 110 for children from 2 to 3 years of age
Timings – 11 AM to 8 PM. Thursday to Saturday, 12 PM to 9 PM

9. Bounce

This is the ultimate trampoline playground, the biggest in class in the entire city. It is so much more than mere spring packed fun. Engage in a game of basketball or dodgeball on the trampoline. It is definitely one of the top indoor activities for children in the Emirate.

Address – Building #32, 4th Street Al Quoz
Cost – AED 85
Timings – Fridays, 10 AM to 9 PM. Sunday to Thursday, 1 PM to 9 PM. Saturday, 10 AM to 8 PM

10. Magic Planet

This is the biggest indoor entertainment venue in Dubai, which fulfills all preferences. A perfect balance between relaxing and exciting activities are available. From amusement rides to arcade games, you will embark on an unforgettable adventure.

Address – Mall of the Emirates
Cost – Varies
Timings – Thursday to Friday, 10 AM to 12 PM. Sunday to Tuesday, 10 AM to 11 PM

11. Jumble

Test your mental and physical skills at Jumble. It strives to be a rare gaming experience catering to all ages. Present in the large 2-floor venue, the urban maze displays a set of connected rooms with challenges for your team to accomplish.

Address – Sheikh Zayed Road

12. Dubai Sports World

For sports lovers, Dubai heat can be challenging. But with this venue, you can enjoy any sport in the huge 25,000 square meters of an indoor spot. The facilities for football, basketball, gymnastics, Ninja Warrior, Muay Thai, and parkour are well-equipped.

Address – Dubai World Trade Center at Sheikh Zayed Road
Timings – 8 AM to 12 PM

13. Dubai Kartdrome

This is all about go-kart. With a fleet of circuits and tracks, the famous city-based spot allows you to experience rapid go-karting in safety. The venue also organizes private sessions and karting camps.

Address – Indoor Kartdrome in Motor City
Timings – 9 AM to 12 PM

14. Smash Room

This is a foolproof way to release your built-up stress. Book a session and break everything around you. If you want, you can bring your junk to destroy.

Address – 195 Umm Suqeim Street in Al Quoz Industrial Area 4
Cost – AED 99
Timings – Monday to Sunday, 2.30 PM to 10 PM

15. Museum of illusions

This family-oriented attraction is loaded with optical experiences and illusions. Enjoy upside down rooms, vortex tunnels, and gravity defying rooms where is actually the way it looks.