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Ice hockey in the UAE: the directory
21 rinks, clubs, academies, leagues, federations and shops. Each entry shows its status, what hockey happens there, published prices with an "as of" date, and when we last checked. Filter by emirate, who it's for and status.
| 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, 19–31 Oct 2026 table, as of 23 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 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 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Emirates Sports Arena | Rink | Dubai Sports City, Dubai | Announced, not confirmed open | Kids · Adults | Not published | Not published | 23 Oct 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 23 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Al Ain Mall Ice Rink | Rink | Al Ain Mall, Al Ain | Unconfirmed | Public skating | Not published | Not published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Hili Fun City Ice Rink | Rink | Hili, Al Ain | Unconfirmed | League | Not published | Not published | 23 Oct 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 | 23 Oct 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 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Abu Dhabi Storms | Club | Abu Dhabi | Open (in EHL 2026-27) | Kids · League | Adult league team | Not published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Abu Dhabi Shaheen | Club | Abu Dhabi | Open (in EHL 2026-27) | League | Adult league team | Not published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Abu Dhabi Highlanders | Club | Abu Dhabi | Open (in EHL 2026-27) | League | Adult league team | Not published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Al Ain Theebs | Club | Al Ain | Open (in EHL 2026-27) | Kids · League | Adult league team | Not published | 23 Oct 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 | 23 Oct 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
By type
Rinks (9)
- Dubai Ice RinkOpen
- Sport Society Ice RinkOpen
- Al Nasr Leisureland Ice RinkClosed (reported 30 Nov 2025)
- GLXY Sport Hub (Galaxy Arena)Announced, not confirmed open
- Emirates Sports ArenaAnnounced, not confirmed open
- Galleria Ice RinkUnconfirmed
- Zayed Sports City Ice RinkOpen
- Al Ain Mall Ice RinkUnconfirmed
- Hili Fun City Ice RinkUnconfirmed
Academies (1)
Clubs and teams (6)
- SandStorms (Dubai Sandstorm youth hockey)Open
- Dubai Mighty CamelsOpen (in EHL 2026-27)
- Abu Dhabi StormsOpen (in EHL 2026-27)
- Abu Dhabi ShaheenOpen (in EHL 2026-27)
- Abu Dhabi HighlandersOpen (in EHL 2026-27)
- Al Ain TheebsOpen (in EHL 2026-27)
League (1)
- Emirates Hockey League (EHL)In season (2026-27)
Federations (2)
- UAE Winter Sports FederationActive
- UAE Hockey Federation (field hockey)Active (FIH member)
Shops (2)
- The Skate Shop (Dubai Ice Rink)Unconfirmed
- Galaxy pro shop (Mirdif)Listed by operator
What changed
Dated changes to status, prices and programmes, newest first.
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)
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