Checked 23 October 2026
Where to play ice hockey in Dubai, checked and dated
Which rinks are actually open, who runs hockey where, from what age, and what it costs, with the source and date on every row. No bookings, no rankings, no club telling you it's the best.
Directory status
- Open
- 15
- Closed
- 1
- Announced
- 2
- Unconfirmed
- 3
Al Nasr Leisureland: reported closed since 30 Nov 2025. What we know
The directory
Open full directory| Name | Type | Where | Status | Hockey here | Ages | From (AED) | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Ice Rink | Rink | The Dubai Mall, Downtown, Dubai | Open | Kids · League · Public skating | Skating from 4 (ideal age, per Emaar); Hockey Academy 6 to 18 | 100public session, Mon–Thu morning, table that ended 31 Oct 2026; November not confirmed, as of 23 Oct 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Sport Society Ice Rink | Rink | Sport Society Mall, Mirdif, Dubai | Open | Kids · Adults · Public skating | Learn to skate from 4 or 6 (the page gives both); Galaxy hockey from 3 | Not published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Al Nasr Leisureland Ice Rink | Rink | Oud Metha, Dubai | Closed (reported 30 Nov 2025) | None | Not applicable while closed | Not published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| GLXY Sport Hub (Galaxy Arena) | Rink | Oud Metha, Dubai | Announced, not confirmed open | Kids · Adults | Not published for the new venue | Not published | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Emirates Sports Arena | Rink | Dubai Sports City, Dubai | Announced, not confirmed open | Kids · Adults | Not published | Not published | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Galleria Ice Rink | Rink | Hyatt Regency, Deira, Dubai | Unconfirmed | Public skating | Not published | Not published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Zayed Sports City Ice Rink | Rink | Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi | Open | Kids · Adults · League · Public skating | Skating academy ages not stated on the price sheet | 85public skating, off-peak Mon–Thu, as of 3 Nov 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Al Ain Mall Ice Rink | Rink | Al Ain Mall, Al Ain | Open (listed by the mall) | Public skating | Minimum age 6 (mall); Kidzapp shows 5 to 16 | 40per session, undated mall page, as of 3 Nov 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Hili Fun City Ice Rink | Rink | Hili, Al Ain | Unconfirmed | League | Not published | 10rink entry, undated Visit Abu Dhabi page, as of 3 Nov 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Galaxy Hockey Academy (GLXY) | Academy | Sport Society Mall, Mirdif, Dubai | Open | Kids · Adults · League | From 3; U6 to U16, plus adults | 5,600youth trimester, + 5% VAT (Season 2026/27), as of 23 Oct 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| SandStorms (Dubai Sandstorm youth hockey) | Club | The Dubai Mall rink (listed by club), Dubai | Open | Kids | Not published (club lists divisions) | Not published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Dubai Mighty Camels | Club | Dubai | Open (in EHL 2026-27) | League | Adult league team | Not published | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Abu Dhabi Storms | Club | Abu Dhabi | Open (in EHL 2026-27) | Kids · League | Adult league team | Not published | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Abu Dhabi Shaheen | Club | Abu Dhabi | Open (in EHL 2026-27) | League | Adult league team | Not published | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Abu Dhabi Highlanders | Club | Abu Dhabi | Open (in EHL 2026-27) | League | Adult league team | Not published | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Al Ain Theebs | Club | Al Ain | Open (in EHL 2026-27) | Kids · League | Adult league team | Not published | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Emirates Hockey League (EHL) | League | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain | In season (2026-27) | Adults · League | Adult league | Freefree entry reported for 2024-25, as of 23 Nov 2024 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| UAE Winter Sports Federation | Federation | National | Active | League | All | Not published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| UAE Hockey Federation (field hockey) | Federation | Dubai (P.O. Box 125123) | Active (FIH member) | None | All | Not published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| The Skate Shop (Dubai Ice Rink) | Shop | Next to Dubai Ice Rink, The Dubai Mall, Dubai | Unconfirmed | None | — | Not published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Galaxy pro shop (Mirdif) | Shop | Sport Society Mall, Mirdif, Dubai | Listed by operator | None | — | Not published | 23 Oct 2026 |
Status key: Open: official page or listing current Closed: reported closed Announced: not confirmed open Unconfirmed: third-party or old sources only
What changed
Al Ain Mall Ice Rink: Al Ain Mall's own undated page lists the rink: AED 40 a session, hours and lessons. Moved from unconfirmed to open (listed by the mall). It does not mention hockey.
Source: Ice Rink (Al Ain Mall, undated)
Dubai Ice Rink: The 19–31 October price table has ended. We could not read the rink's ticket page on 3 November, so November prices are unconfirmed; Emaar's attraction page still shows AED 130 / 150.
Emirates Sports Arena: Emirates Sports Group's site now says the Dubai Sports City ice arena is 'Opening January 2027' (it said 'Opening Spring 2026' on 23 October). Not open.
Source: Emirates Sports Complex home page, ice rink section (Emirates Sports)
Dubai Ice Rink: Dubai Ice Rink's dated price table for 19–31 October: AED 100 / 125 / 140 a session, helmet AED 15, VIP hockey skates AED 45. Emaar's attraction page still shows AED 130 / 150.
Source: Ticket information, prices 19 to 31 October (Dubai Ice Rink)
Galaxy Hockey Academy (GLXY): Galaxy publishes Season 2026/27 youth fees: AED 6,900 / 5,900 / 5,600 per trimester or AED 17,500 a season, plus VAT.
Source: Hockey in Dubai, Season 2026/27 prices (GLXY Hockey)
GLXY Sport Hub (Galaxy Arena): GLXY Sport Hub (Oud Metha) still shows 'Coming September 2026'. Not confirmed open.
Source: GLXY Sport Hub (GLXY Hockey)
Emirates Sports Arena: Emirates Sports Arena page still says 'Opening Spring 2026'. Not confirmed open.
Emirates Hockey League (EHL): EHL 2026-27 under way: Storms and Shaheen 3-0, Camels 0-3 after three games each.
Dubai Ice Rink: Dubai Ice Rink Hockey Academy term starts (Mon/Wed to 18 November; ages 6–18).
Source: Hockey Academy (Emaar Entertainment, year not printed)
UAE Winter Sports Federation: UAE awarded the 2027 IIHF Division II A, to be played in Al Ain in April 2027.
Source: UAE to host 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship Division II Group A (Khaleej Times, 1 Jun 2026)
UAE Winter Sports Federation: IIHF cancels the 2026 Division II A, which had been set for Al Ain on 20–26 April.
Source: 2026 IIHF World Championship Division II (Wikipedia)
Al Nasr Leisureland Ice Rink: Al Nasr Leisureland ice rink reported closed from this date. No reopening found as of 23 Oct 2026.
Source: Dubai's beloved Al Nasr Leisureland to shut down (Gulf News, updated 28 Nov 2025)
Start where you are
- 1"Can you even play hockey here?"Every Dubai rink and clubAll UAE rinks
- 2Learn to skate firstWhere to startDubai Mall rink prices
- 3Find a programmeKidsAdults
- 4Compare cost and commitmentKids' fees side by sideA season, priced
- 5Buy kitWhat to buy first
- 6Play and progressTournaments 2026-27
- 7Follow the gameEmirates Hockey LeagueIIHF 2027 in Al Ain
- 8Something changed?Is Al Nasr closed?Status log
Kids' programmes, fees side by side
Compare by age- Dubai Ice Rink Hockey Academy6 to 18AED 699 (1 class/week) or AED 1,200 (2 classes/week)
- Sport Society Learn to SkateFrom 4 or 6 (page gives both)Not published
- ZSC Ice Skating Academy season packagesNot statedAED 3,150–5,500 (half season), AED 5,100–8,500 (full season)
- Galaxy youth hockey3 to U16AED 6,900 / 5,900 / 5,600 per trimester, or AED 17,500 a season, + 5% VAT
- SandStorms youth hockeyNot publishedNot published
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