The Dubai Mall hosts Hockey Academy until 18 November
Published on 11/14/2026 at 09:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAcademy dates and mall setting
- Emaar Entertainment lists Hockey Academy at Dubai Ice Rink through 18 November 2026.
- Igor Voroshilov and Airat Badegyev lead training for young skaters at the ground-floor rink.
- The Dubai Mall opened in 2008 and spans 1,124,000 square metres in Downtown Dubai.
The Dubai Mall’s Hockey Academy runs at Dubai Ice Rink in Dubai through 18 November 2026. The programme offers structured hockey coaching for young skaters aged 6 to 18, giving visitors a current sports activity inside one of the city’s major retail destinations.
The six-week programme began on 12 October 2026 and remains listed by the mall operator for its final days. Its date, venue and age range appear on the Hockey Academy event page.
The Dubai Mall Hockey Academy runs until 18 November
Hockey Academy is based at Dubai Ice Rink on the ground floor. The official listing says the sessions are powered by Cyber Bedouins and are designed to develop essential hockey skating techniques in a safe, beginner-friendly setting.
International hockey player and coach Igor Voroshilov and UAE national team player Airat Badegyev are named as the instructors. The programme is therefore more specific than a general skating visit: its focus is hockey technique, with the rink serving as both the venue and the practical setting for the coaching.
The operator directs participants to register through Emaar Entertainment. Its programme page identifies the academy as a fixed activity running from 12 October to 18 November 2026, so the final listed date is inside the current travel window rather than being an undated seasonal reference.
Dubai Ice Rink links the programme to the mall’s wider offer
The rink is one of several entertainment facilities within the complex. Emaar’s Dubai Mall overview places the building in Downtown Dubai, next to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain, and lists Dubai Ice Rink among its attractions.
The complex opened in 2008 and spans 1,124,000 square metres, according to Emaar. Its scale matters to the academy’s setting: a scheduled ice-sports programme takes place within a large indoor destination that also contains shops, dining areas and other leisure attractions.
Emaar describes the property as owned by Emaar Properties and located in the wider Downtown Dubai development. The mall’s official event listing also identifies Emaar Properties as its master developer, linking the Hockey Academy to the operator responsible for the wider destination.
From hockey coaching to Downtown Dubai attractions
The programme gives a current visitor reason to include the ice rink in a Dubai itinerary during the period ending 18 November 2026. The connection between the coaching and the building is direct: both the dated activity and its ground-floor venue are named in the mall’s own listing.
For travellers who are not joining the academy, the same setting remains part of the mall’s wider leisure offer. The rink sits alongside attractions such as Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, Play DXB, KidZania and Reel Cinemas, all identified on Emaar’s destination page.
Visiting The Dubai Mall: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Hockey Academy is listed at Dubai Ice Rink from 12 October to 18 November 2026. The rink is on the ground floor.
- The activity is aimed at skaters aged 6 to 18, and Emaar Entertainment directs participants to register for the programme. The listing does not describe it as a general drop-in session.
- The Dubai Mall is in Downtown Dubai, next to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain. The closest metro stop is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall on the Red Line, with a direct Metro Link Bridge to the mall.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about The Dubai Mall
When does Hockey Academy take place at The Dubai Mall?
Hockey Academy is listed at Dubai Ice Rink from 12 October to 18 November 2026. The programme is for skaters aged 6 to 18.
Where is The Dubai Mall and how do you get there?
The mall is in Downtown Dubai beside Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain. The Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Red Line connects to it through the Metro Link Bridge.
What is The Dubai Mall?
The Dubai Mall is an Emaar Properties destination that opened in 2008 and spans 1,124,000 square metres. It combines retail, dining, entertainment and leisure attractions, including Dubai Ice Rink.
