Abu Dhabi's icy bucket list: cool things to beat the summer heat
Winter magic lives year-round at Snow Abu Dhabi in Reem Mall. With snow-covered slides, bumper tubes, a crystal carousel, and daily snowfall, this frosty wonderland is the perfect spot for family fun or a playful cool-down. The temperature stays at -2°C, so come bundled up and ready for snowball battles.
Location: Reem Mall, Al Reem Island
Times: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Cost: Tickets from Dhs215
Contact: 600 599905 Ice Skating at Zayed Sports City
Take a break from the heat and hit the ice at Zayed Sports City's Olympic-size rink. Whether you're a skating newbie or a figure skating pro, it's a fun and refreshing way to cool down. They also offer lessons, so it's great for beginners and kids, too.
Location: Zayed Sports City, Airport Road
Times: Daily, 10am to 10pm (check session timings)
Cost: From Dhs60 including skate rental
Contact: 02 403 4333 Wellness Cryotherapy at UCRYO
Beat the heat with not one, not two, but three powerful cryo treatments at CRYO. Step into a 3-minute Whole Body Cryotherapy session and let the icy temps supercharge your recovery, energy, and metabolism. Need targeted relief? Localized Cryo zeroes in on sore muscles or joints. Craving that de-puffed glow? The Cryo Facial is your chilled path to radiant skin. Three ways to freeze at one cool wellness spot.
For wellness warriors, it's the go to hub for cold therapy. Fast, focused, and seriously refreshing.
Location: The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Times: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Cost: From Dhs399 per treatment
Contact: 02 492 6844 Revive Ice Bath Therapy
Looking to bounce back faster, feel sharper, and build mental grit? Revive's guided ice bath therapy in Abu Dhabi offers cold water immersion (CWI) designed to reduce inflammation, boost circulation, and accelerate recovery. Whether you're an athlete or simply want to upgrade your wellness routine, this therapeutic chill session is just what your body needs.
Location: Revive, Al Rahah St, Al Rahah, Abu Dhabi
Times:Mon-Wed / Fri: 10am–3pm (Female), 3:30pm–9:30pm (Male)Thurs: 10am–3pm (Male), 3:30pm–9:30pm (Female)Sat: 10am–10pm (Male only)
Sun: 10am–8pm (Private bookings only – Mixed)
Cost: Dhs120 per session
Contact: 055 968 7856
Image: Instagram
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