Glasses fog up the second you step outdoors? Steering wheel or seat belt too hot to handle? Hair looking alpaca-like by the time you reach the office? If you said yes to even one of these things, you need to cool off with these cool indoor activities in Dubai that will make you shiver.
Did you know there’s a place in Dubai that’s permanently set to minus-six degrees? – That’s four degrees colder than Ski Dubai. Chillout Ice Lounge located at Times Square Center is literally a cool spot that’s sure to give you a break from the heat. You’ll be kitted out in a thermal jacket and invited to wander around and snap up photos at the many cool ice sculptures. To help you warm up, the lounge serves hot soups, sandwiches, juices, hot chocolates, coffee, tea and a variety of desserts, mocktails, and confectionery. Book here.
Where: Chillout Ice Lounge, Times Square Centre Dubai
When: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Contact: (0)56 995 1647, @chillouticeloungedubai
Tis’ the ski-son
We know this is a super obvious one, but it does the job, and it’s fun for the whole family. Ski Dubai is arguably one of the coolest attractions in the city, spanning 22,500 square metres in Mall of the Emirates. Inside you’ll find loads of activities, including a ski slope for skiers and snowboarders, a Snow Park’, Zorb balls, penguin encounters, and more. Costs vary depending on your choice of activity, and you can check out the prices here. At Ski Academy, you can even enhance your snow skills with instructors. Find out more here.
PS. You can also enjoy a dinner with penguins experience. You have to check out the experience here.
Where: Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
When: Mon to Thurs 10am to 11pm, Fri 10am to 12am, Sat and Sun 9am to 12am
Contact: (600) 599 905, skidxb.com
Skate around at Dubai Ice Rink
This is yet another fun indoor activity in Dubai that will certainly cool you down. At Dubai Ice Rink, you can swoop and glide (or try to at least) in temperatures averaging -5 degrees Celsius. There are daily sessions for all levels – so don’t be shy if you spend most of your time sprawled out on the ice. There are private lessons available for six-year-olds and above, too. Book here.
Where: Dubai Ice Rink, The Dubai Mall, Dubai
When: Mon to Thurs 10am to 10pm, Fri to Sun 10am to 11.45pm
Contact: (800) 38224 6255, dubaiicerink.com
Immerse yourself in a -110°C ice-cold chamber
Cryotherapy has been a treatment of choice for athletes and wellbeing seekers for a while now, and at Resync, the city’s most luxe studio, you too can freeze your assets. Men can go dressed in shorts, and ladies, in shorts or leggings and a crop top. And Resync will take care of the rest. In short, your experience will see you fully enclosed in a cryo chamber where temperatures peak at a numbing -110 degrees. Just three minutes inside its frosty chamber is enough to release endorphins, create a sense of euphoria, heal sore muscles, even your skin tone, and boost metabolism. Book here and you can check out the pricing here.
Where: Ground Floor, Central Park Towers, DIFC, Dubai
When: Open daily 8am to 9pm
Contact: (0)437 9244, resync.ae
Revel in an enchanting snow room at Talise Spa
Did you know Talise Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is home to a snow room? No, it’s not just a fancy name for a treatment room. It’s a room with snow. For a full spa day for Dhs350, you will be able to gain access to several facilities at the spa, including the pool, sauna, steam room, and more, including the Snow Room. What you need to do is head to the hot steam bath or the sauna to open your pores (and sweat it out) and then head to the Snow Room to close your pores. And of course, you can expect it to be oh-so-cold.
Where: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Talise Spa, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Mon to Fri 11am to 9.30pm, Sat and Sun 10am to 9.30pm
Contact: (0)4 453 0456, jumeirah.com
Take the cold-water dunk
Beit Sisu is a private wellness club in Dubai Media City that offers contrast therapy. It is a dedicated space for those seeking to reset, refocus and restart; and features cold plunge baths along with a low-EMF infrared sauna equipped with red light therapy. The water is set to three to eight degrees Celsius which help boost circulation, reduce muscle soreness, improve quality of sleep, and help mental resilience. After the cold plunge, you head to the sauna for a quick warm-up session. And you repeat the process. You can read our review here.
Where: Beit Sisu, Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City, Al Sufouh 2, Dubai
When: Mon to Thurs 7am to 8pm, Fri 7am to 8.30pm, Sat and Sun 7am to 9pm
Contact: (0)58 596 3805, @beitsisu
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