UAE: Top 5 indoor attractions in Dubai to beat the summer heat
From heart-pumping adventures to immersive experiences, there's something for everyone. Whether you are looking to relax, get your adrenaline fix, or unleash your creativity, these top spots offer a cool and exciting way to enjoy the city, while staying out of the sun.
1. Ski Dubai
Experience winter in the desert at Ski Dubai, inside the Mall of the Emirates. Easily recognised by its slanted roof, this indoor ski resort offers a range of activities beyond just skiing. Visitors can meet penguins, build snowmen, ride the Twin Track Bobsled, or explore the snow cavern. For those seeking a different thrill, there is a frozen zip-line and a classic chairlift leading to the top of the slope.
Access to the slopes ranges from Dh250 to Dh450, depending on the package. Ski Dubai also features a Snow Park with a training area, wall climbing, tubing and more.
2. IMG Worlds of Adventure
IMG Worlds of Adventure is one of Dubai's largest indoor theme parks, covering the size of more than 28 football fields. Divided into different zones, the park brings Marvel superheroes, Cartoon Network characters and even dinosaurs to life.
Thrill-seekers can ride roller coasters like the Velociraptor and Predator, or join The Avengers and Powerpuff Girls in action-packed experiences. Younger visitors can enjoy the IMG Kids Zone, with separate entry prices. General admission tickets cost AED365, while children under 105cm enter for free. The park is open daily from 12pm to 10pm.
3. AYA
AYA at WAFI City Mall is a high-tech experience that takes visitors through 12 interactive zones. Each area, from the vibrant Flora to the drifting Falls, combines sound, lights and motion to create immersive environments.
Guests can move between worlds, relax on sloped surfaces under projections, and explore water-inspired displays. Tickets are priced at AED135, with free entry for people of determination (plus a companion) and children under three. Prices may vary, so it's best to check directly before visiting.
4. The Green Planet
The Green Planet is a biodome that recreates a tropical rainforest in the heart of the city. Home to more than 3,000 plants, animals and birds, it offers an educational and sensory experience across four levels: the Canopy, Midstory, Forest Floor and Flooded Rainforest.
Visitors can explore the rainforest ecosystem, learn about conservation efforts, and even book special experiences like swimming with piranhas or joining the zookeeper programme. Tickets start from AED155 for day entry, with discounts for groups.
5. House of Hype
House of Hype at Dubai Mall Chinatown is a digital playground combining gaming, fashion, entertainment and food. Spanning 100,000 square feet, it offers over 100 activities including 50 gaming experiences, 18 immersive worlds, and stages for content creators.
Visitors can design sneakers, create augmented reality avatars, and film music videos, all instantly sent to their devices. There are also secret rooms to discover and spontaneous performances throughout the venue. General admission costs Dh149 for visitors aged four and above, while children three and under enter for free.
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