When it pours, play indoors
Rainy days don’t have to mean boredom – there are plenty of indoor activities in Dubai that will get your heart racing, your pulse soaring, and your energy levels off the charts.
From high-flying trampoline parks and interactive VR arenas to indoor go-kart chaos and roller coaster thrills, there’s an adrenaline fix for every type of thrill-seeker.
Here are 16 adrenaline-pumping indoor activities in Dubai to stay dry during the rain
Adventure Island
Step into Adventure Island, Dubai’s ultimate indoor playground for adrenaline seekers. Tackle rope courses, laser mazes, and team challenges that test your speed, balance, and reflexes. With fast-paced obstacles and competitive fun around every corner, it’s a heart-racing, rainproof adventure that turns a gloomy day into a non-stop action zone.
Details and tickets here.
Where: City Centre Deira and Jumeirah Beach Residences
When: Deira – Daily 10am to 12am, JBR – Daily 12pm to 12am
Cost: Several packages available
@adventure.island.ae
Air Maniax
Looking for indoor activities in Dubai that’s fun for both kids and adults? Air Maniax is Dubai’s largest indoor inflatable park, which you can find in Arabian Centre Dubai, Al Quoz, Nad Al Sheba and Mercato Mall. Get your thrills in this totally inflatable arena; enjoy a doughnut ride, a warrior run and more. There’s also a special toddler zone. And you know you just have to try out Meltdown, where you avoid being struck by the cushioned rotating arm – fun for you… and for the people watching. It’s a spot that’s sure to raise your adrenaline, but in a playful, chaotic way.
Book here.
Where: Arabian Centre, Mercato, Nad Al Sheba and Al Quoz
When: varies
Cost: From Dhs120
@airmaniax
BattleKart
Another super fun option to add to your indoor activities in Dubai is BattleKart. For those of you who feel the need for speed, head to BattleKart for a dose of electric karting, video games and augmented reality. You’ll get to drive around different circuits and try different game modes which are all projected directly onto the floor, allowing you to interact with the scenery and other players. It’s fast, competitive, and slightly chaotic in the best way. possible.
From Monday to Saturday, it’s Dhs160 for one game, Dhs130 for the second and then Dhs100 per game that follows. On Saturday, one game is Dhs200, the second Dhs170, and then it’s Dhs130 per game you play.
Book here.
Where: Dubai Investment Park
When: Mon to Thurs 4pm to 12am, Fri 4pm to 2am, and Sat 2pm to 2am
Cost: Prices from Dhs160 (weekend prices vary)
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Bounce INC
Bounce at X-Park at Al Quoz is not only insane fun, but it’s a serious workout, too. The super-sized trampoline park is filled with obstacle courses, dodgeball, a zip line, climbing walls, a speed slide, a slam dunk area and, of course, trampolines galore.
Book here.
Where: Al Quoz
When: Mon to Sat 10am to 9pm; Sun 10am to 8pm
Cost: Prices start from Dhs90. Deals and packages available.
@bouncemideast
BOUNCE-X
BOUNCE-X is brought to you by the same people as Bounce Trampoline Park (above). This concept is the world’s first ‘freestyle terrain park’, complete with two storeys of trampolines, parkour elements and ninja courses. The 5,000 square metre space is described as a ‘giant adrenaline playground’ and will be filled with exciting challenges, superhero-style freestyle features and brand-new obstacles.
Book here.
Where: Dubai Festival City, Festival City
When: Mon to Thurs 10am to 10pm, Sat to Sun 10am to 12am
Cost: Prices start from Dhs90. Deals and packages available.
@bouncemideas
chaos karts
Located in an old warehouse opposite Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, this immersive augmented reality go-karting experience is suitable for adults and children ages nine and above. Race along Rainbow Road and virtual trackscapes with your friends, collecting gems, virtual power-ups, and unleashing virtual weapons to slow your competitors down. It’s just like playing Mario Kart in real life. It’s Dhs112 for a standard ticket.
Where: Al Quoz
When: Mon to Thurs 1pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 12am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Cost: From Dhs140 (promotional costs also available)
@chaoskartsuae
Danube Sports World
Danube Sports World is an all-in-one adrenaline buffet. The indoor sports centre has everything from climbing walls and trampolines to futsal, basketball, and team challenges – there’s something to get every heart racing. Whether you’re jumping, running, or competing with friends, it’s high-energy fun that keeps you moving. Prices vary depending on the sport, and it’s quite popular, so plan with mates and book in advance.
Check it out here.
Where: Al Habtoor City, Meydan Road, Business Bay
When: Open daily 8am to 4am
Cost: Prices vary
@danubesportsworld
Glitch Arabia
Head to Glitch Arabia, where adrenaline meets virtual reality for a heart-racing indoor adventure. Dodge, dash, and outsmart your friends in interactive VR arenas, tackle obstacle courses that test your reflexes, and dive into fast-paced multiplayer challenges that keep your pulse soaring. It’s high-energy and full-throttle fun that won’t let the rainy day wet your spirit.
Check out the various price packages here.
Where: Al Ghurair Centre, Deira
When: Mon to Thurs 10am to 10pm, Fri to Sun 10am to 12am
Cost: From Dhs100, varying packages available
@glitcharabia
ifly Dubai
This is possibly one of the coolest indoor activities in Dubai to try. At iFLY Dubai, you can take to the skies without leaving the ground (kinda…). Step into the vertical wind tunnel and feel the rush of free-fall as you twist, spin, and hover like a pro. It’s heart-racing, gravity-defying fun that lets you fly indoors.
Book here.
Where: City Centre Mirdif
When: Sun to Thurs 12pm to 10pm, Fri 12pm to 12am, Sat 12pm to 11pm
Cost: Varying packages and deals avail
@iflydubai
Loco Bear
Fancy a sneaky little adrenaline fix wrapped in playful chaos? Taking over a sprawling 70,000-square-foot space in Al Quoz 2, Loco Bear is an adventure hub of all things thrills and skills. There’s something for all ages, including a first-of-its-kind slime universe for little ones, a soft play zone perfect for wearing out kids, a trampoline space, challenging wall climbs, a roller glider, bowling and so much more.
Check out the prices and offers here.
Where: Al Quoz 2
When: Mon to Fri 12pm to 11pm, Sat and Sun 10am to 11pm
Cost: Packages from Dhs250
@goloco.dxb
PACMAN Live Experience
This PacMan Live Experience turns the iconic arcade game into a larger-than-life adventure. All thrill-seekers and gamers are invited to step inside the legendary PAC-MAN universe, powered by augmented reality and state-of-the-art digital projections. You will find yourself dashing through a full-scale PAC-MAN-style maze, collecting Power Pellets and dodging digital ghosts in an immersive environment of vibrant visuals, neon lights, and sound effects. You can either bring a group or go yourself; the 30-minute experience mirrors the beloved arcade original version.
Book here.
Location: Al Quoz, Dubai
When: Timings vary
Cost: From Dhs112
@pacmanuae
Play DXB
Unleash your inner daredevil at Play DXB, where imagination meets high-energy indoor fun. Climb, slide, dash through tunnels, and tackle obstacle courses that keep your heart racing while you dodge the rain. With interactive games and team challenges for all ages, it’s an adrenaline-packed playground that turns a gloomy day into non-stop action.
Where: The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai
When: Mon to Thurs 10am to 11pm, Fri to Sat 10am to 12am
Cost: From Dhs250
@playdxbbyemaar
Rock Republic Dubai
Fancy your adrenaline fix with some muscle burn? At Rock Republic Dubai, indoor climbing meets full-throttle adrenaline. Scale walls of all levels, tackle rope courses, and challenge yourself on bouldering zones that push your strength and courage. Heart-racing, fun, and entirely indoors, it’s the perfect way to beat the rain while testing your limits.
Find out more here.
Where: Dubai Investment Park
When: Mon to Fri 3.3oam to 10pm, Sat and Sun 9am to 6.30pm
Cost: Prices and packages of varying cost available
@rockrepublicdubai
Sky Zone
Bounce, flip, and fly at Sky Zone Ibn Battuta, Dubai’s ultimate indoor trampoline park. The activity park at Ibn Battuta Mall has everything you could need to blow off steam without being outdoors. With a Wipe Out zone, warrior courses, a zip line, a climbing wall, a dodgeball court, a trampoline park, a toddler zone and giant warped walls, this 35,000 square-foot centre is a cool place to be. It’s high-energy fun for all ages and… it’s rainproof.
Purchase your tickets here.
Where: Persian Court, Ibn Battuta Mall
When: Fri to Sun from 10am, Mon to Thurs 12pm
Cost: Prices from Dhs99
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Street Maniax
At Street Maniax, you’ll find everything from trampoline parkour to ninja courses, cableways, jump towers, walking the wall, and so much more. Unlike its sister, Air Maniax, which is designed for all ages from toddlers to adults, Street Maniax has been designed with older kids and adults in mind. There are multiple ticket options to choose from, from one-hour jump access to a full-day pass.
Head here to see all the options and to book.
Where: Al Quoz Industrial Area 3, Al Quoz
Cost: Prices from Dhs90
Timing: Timings vary
@streetmaniaxdxb
The Storm Coaster
Love massive thrills? The Storm Coaster should shoot to the top of your indoor activities to try in Dubai list. In short, The Storm Coaster is a thrilling, heart-in-your-throat type of fun. It’s the first-of-its-kind indoor coaster combining a vertical drop and an immersive pre-ride experience. The aptly named coaster places guests in the exciting world of storm chasing. What’s storm-chasing? Well, it’s the pursuit of any severe weather phenomenon such as hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, etc. Daredevils will be lifted high above the Dubai skyline and then will be plunged into the heart of an epic mega-storm using real-world footage with cinematic special effects. Do note riders need to be at least 130cm in height to hop onboard.
Book here.
Where: Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Hills
When: Daily from 10am
Cost: Dhs75 for single ride
@thestormcoaster
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