Play DXB, Dubai Mall
- Plan for about 2 hours
- Downtown Dubai
- Accessibility not confirmed
A large virtual reality and gaming centre on the second floor of Dubai Mall, run by Emaar Entertainment. You buy a Pay & Play credit package and spend it on the games and rides you choose.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Pay & Play AED 250Play credit to spend on Play DXB games and rides. |
AED 250 per person |
| Pay & Play AED 350Play credit to spend on Play DXB games and rides. |
AED 350 per person |
| Gold (Pay & Play AED 700)Larger credit package; Silver (AED 550) and Platinum (AED 1,000) packages are also sold. |
AED 700 per person |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Friday to Sunday | 10:00–23:59 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Time needed
- About 2 hours
What to see
- Virtual reality games and rides under one roof in Dubai Mall
- Pay & Play credit packages from AED 250 up to AED 1,000
- Open until midnight from Friday to Sunday
- A second Play DXB branch at Dubai Hills Mall
- Combo ticket with the Dubai Ice Rink
How to get there
- Taxi
- Ask for Dubai Mall; Play DXB is on the second floor.
- Parking
- Dubai Mall lists P7, Cinema Parking, as the nearest car park.
Open the location of Play DXB, Dubai Mall in OpenStreetMap (external site)
Staying close by: hotels near Play DXB (34 we recommend within 5 km)
Tips for your visit
- Play DXB is on the second floor of Dubai Mall; the nearest car park listed is P7, Cinema Parking.
- The ticket page lists credit packages but not the credit cost of each game, so ask at the counter before you top up.
- Dubai Mall listed an offer from 1 to 30 September 2026: buy AED 600 credit and get AED 600 free. Offers change often.
- Some rides may have height or age limits; check at each game.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Questions and answers
How much does Play DXB cost?
On 29 September 2026 Emaar Entertainment sold Pay & Play credit packages at AED 250, AED 350, AED 550 (Silver), AED 700 (Gold) and AED 1,000 (Platinum).
Where is Play DXB in Dubai Mall?
It is on the second floor. Dubai Mall suggests parking in P7, Cinema Parking.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 10:00–22:00, and Friday to Sunday 10:00–midnight, according to Dubai Mall.
Is there another Play DXB?
Yes. Emaar Entertainment also runs Play DXB at Dubai Hills Mall, with packages from AED 250.
Where this information comes from
Official website: entertainment.emaar.com
- Pay & Play AED 250 package: entertainment.emaar.com, checked
- Pay & Play AED 350 package: entertainment.emaar.com, checked
- Gold package: entertainment.emaar.com, checked
- Credit packages and prices: entertainment.emaar.com
- Floor, parking, opening hours, September 2026 offer: thedubaimall.com
- Dubai Hills Mall branch and 'from' prices; ice rink combo: entertainment.emaar.com
- Coordinates (Dubai Mall): nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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