10 indoor activities in Dubai for adults
Too hot to be outside? Ten air-conditioned things to do in Dubai that are more fun than another mall walk.
For a big part of the year, the best of Dubai happens indoors. The good news: indoors here means snow slopes, a sunken city and a room you are allowed to destroy.
The list
All indoors, all air-conditioned, sorted by how much adrenaline you want.
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Smash a room at The Smash Room
Fully indoor and air-conditioned. Put on a protective suit and helmet and break rescued TVs, printers, computers and glass in your own private room. Solo, as a couple or up to 4 per room, with group sessions for bigger groups.
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Ski or snow play at Ski Dubai
Real snow and real slopes inside Mall of the Emirates, open all year. Ski, snowboard or just play in the snow park.
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Indoor skydiving in a vertical wind tunnel with an instructor beside you. No experience needed.
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Dive at Deep Dive Dubai
A giant indoor dive pool built like a sunken city, with try dives for complete beginners.
Visit website →Visit the Museum of the Future
Immersive floors about space, climate and wellbeing inside one of the most photographed buildings in the city.
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Play VR games at Play DXB
Virtual reality rides and games at Dubai Mall and Dubai Hills Mall. Good for mixed groups.
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Do an escape room
Solve puzzles against the clock as a team. Escape Hunt is one of several escape room operators in Dubai.
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Bounce at a trampoline park
Trampoline parks with dodgeball courts and ninja courses. Adult sessions run at some times; check before you go.
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Skate at Dubai Ice Rink
An Olympic-size rink inside Dubai Mall with public sessions and skate hire.
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Go bowling
Easy for any group, with food on the side. Several malls and clubs in Dubai have lanes.
Questions people ask
What are the best indoor activities in Dubai for adults?
Popular indoor activities for adults in Dubai include a private rage room session at The Smash Room in Al Quoz, Ski Dubai, indoor skydiving at iFLY Dubai, Deep Dive Dubai, the Museum of the Future, VR games, escape rooms, trampoline parks, ice skating and bowling.
What can I do indoors in Dubai in summer?
Choose anything air-conditioned: The Smash Room rage room in Al Quoz, Ski Dubai, iFLY Dubai, Deep Dive Dubai, Dubai Ice Rink or an escape room. The Smash Room is open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
What is an unusual indoor activity in Dubai?
Smashing a room full of electronics and glass at The Smash Room is one of the most unusual indoor activities in Dubai. You wear full protective gear and break rescued TVs, printers, computers and glassware in a private room, from AED 199 per person.
What indoor activities are good for groups in Dubai?
Rage rooms, escape rooms, VR games and bowling all work well for groups. The Smash Room fits up to 4 people per room and runs group sessions for bigger groups, birthdays and team building.
Where is The Smash Room?
195 Umm Suqeim Street, Al Quoz Industrial 4, Dubai (behind the tyre shop, before KTM Motors). Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 1 PM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 1 PM to 11 PM, Sunday 1 PM to 10:30 PM.
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This guide is written by The Smash Room, and yes, we put ourselves first. We are not affiliated with the other places listed; check their websites for current prices and opening times. Photos marked Unsplash are used under the Unsplash License.