The world’s largest snow park boasts of 12 exhilarating rides which are bound to be enjoyed by people of all ages. These rides include the likes of the entry plaza, magic carpet, flight of the snowy owl and crystal carousel. If you wish to be more adventurous, you can sit aboard on the polar express train, and Ice and Floes bumper tubes. And if you still cannot get enough of it, climb atop the enchanted tree to witness a panoramic view of the park. These rides are segregated in different zones which are scattered all across the snow park.
Even for adventure junkies out there who wish to get their adrenaline fix, snow park offers two giant and monstrous slides. These slides include ice and flies toboggan race and Grauppel’s summit escape which are bound to get your heart racing!
Apart from rides, slides and open play area, the Snow Park Abu Dhabi offers a lot of services. Even if you are hungry or just want to chill for some time, there are a host of dining options available. These options include the Lodge restaurant, Ice café, the party room, VIP room and Grotto Amphitheatre. Each restaurant boasts of a different ambience and cuisine so you just need to take a look at the menu and choose any restaurant to dine of your own liking.
Like the name suggests, it is basically an open area that is filled with a white canvas of snow. You can engage in a host of snow-related activities in this particular zone. The Snowflake Garden is stark white in colour which is quite a mesmerizing sight in itself. You can make snowballs here and indulge in a friendly fight with your friends and family. Or if you just want to take the vibe in, lay on the ground, create a snow angel and get your pictures clicked to immortalize the moment. You can also build your own snowman from scratch in this zone.
Crystal Carousel is basically a merry-go-round ride with a fun twist as it features magical creatures of the ice forest. The Crystal Carousel is best enjoyed by kids who will find this mystical ride quite alluring. Riding those ice forest creatures will make your kid feel like they are a part of a movie or a cartoon show. Even while the creatures featured here aren’t real, they are built and developed in such a way that they seem indeed real!
Have you ever witnessed a mountain caked with snow? And even if you have, have you ever climbed the said mountain? If not, Snow Park has got your back with the Flurries mountain. The experience feels like you’re hiking on the alps, even while you’re right in the middle of the Middle East! It might seem like a daunting task but the Flurries Mountain can be climbed easily. Brave up with your friends and start your ascend on the flurries mountain!
Climbing on top of the Flurries Mountain will get you to the enchanted tree which offers a panoramic view of the snowy village below. This is the park’s central attraction as it feels like those huge trees that get featured in movies with huge branches spanning far and wide! Once you’re on the top, you can further indulge yourselves in several activities. Don’t forget to take out your phone and capture the great views that greet you once you’ve arrived at the mountain top. The enchanted tree being one of the prime attractions of this park, offers a mystical atmosphere for you and your loved ones.
Blizzard’s Bazaar is the last stop of the Snow Park Abu Dhabi. After enjoying a spirited day at the snow park, if you wish to get some memorabilia to take home with you, this is the place to be. As the name suggests, it is a small shopping zone where you can culminate your trip. Pick up essential clothing for the winter, gift a scarf to your loved ones or simply just buy your friends a postcard with cheery photos on them, this area has a lot on offer. It is worth noting here that the stuff that you will find here, cannot be found anywhere else!
How to reach
1.) By taxi: Taxi is the quickest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Hamdan Street to Al Reem Island where the snow park is situated.
2.) By Bus: There’s a direct bus line 056 departing from Abu Dhabi’s Hamdan Street which will get you to Abu Dhabi men’s college. This journey takes approximately 22 minutes while buses depart every 10 minutes.
Location: Reem Mall, Abdulla Oman Taryan St - Jazeerat Al Reem - Abu Dhabi
Timings: 9:00 am – 12:00 am
Best time to visit: Since the indoor temperatures stay -2 degree celsius all throughout the year, the snow park can be enjoyed anytime you step inside!