

Dubai: Play DXB
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Operating Hours:Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 - 22:00. Friday - Saturday: 10:00 - 00:00
The Vibe:Immersive digital worlds & adrenaline rush
PLAYDXB at Dubai Mall is a first-of-its-kind indoor virtual reality theme park. Spanning two levels, it offers over 30 high-tech attractions from roller-coaster simulators to multiplayer VR games, catering to tech-loving families and thrill seekers.
Neon lights flash and VR headsets whir as players cheer and compete. The atmosphere buzzes with electronic music and excited laughter, mixed with the hum of motion platforms and the scent of popcorn from the arcade café.
- TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice attraction (2023)
- Featured in media as Dubai’s top VR park
- Families praise its variety of safe, engaging games
Fit For
- Families: Activities for kids and adults together
- Teens: Thrilling VR rides for older kids
- Gamers: Arcade-style and VR adventures
- Educators: STEM-aligned interactive exhibits
Highlights
- 360° VR Coaster — full-motion virtual roller coaster
- Motion Theater — multi-sensory 9D movie experience
- Multiplayer Games — interactive VR team challenges
- Arcade Zone — digital sports games and shooters
1 Booking Option
Curated by AI, handpicked by local expert
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Dubai Local Expert

Laura Coughlin
Table of Contents
- Take the Dubai Metro (Red Line) to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station (linked by covered walkway)
- Taxis can drop off at the Dubai Mall main entrance; go to Level 2 and follow signs to PLAYDXB
- Free valet parking at Dubai Mall (get ticket validated after rides)
- Present your Play DXB ticket at the entrance turnstiles
Food & Coffee Shops
PVRK Cafe: serves snacks and beverages inside PLAYDXB
Dubai Mall Food Court: dozens of eateries on Ground and First Floor
PVRK Cafe: serves snacks and beverages inside PLAYDXB
Dubai Mall Food Court: dozens of eateries on Ground and First Floor
Insider Tips
Best Time: Weekday mornings for the fewest crowds
Bring: clean socks (they are mandatory on rides)
Pro Tip: Some rides have height limits (check at entrance)
Safety: Keep phone away from VR headsets; they may fall off
Best Time: Weekday mornings for the fewest crowds
Bring: clean socks (they are mandatory on rides)
Pro Tip: Some rides have height limits (check at entrance)
Safety: Keep phone away from VR headsets; they may fall off
Photography Tips
No flash photography on attraction floors; use ambient light
Neon backdrops and LED walls can make vivid photos
Burj Khalifa views from the mall windows at night
No flash photography on attraction floors; use ambient light
Neon backdrops and LED walls can make vivid photos
Burj Khalifa views from the mall windows at night
Things To Do Nearby
Burj Khalifa — iconic tower with observation decks
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo — see marine life in Dubai Mall
VR Park — (former) adjacent VR attraction area
Souk Al Bahar — Arabian-themed mall with restaurants and fountains
Burj Khalifa — iconic tower with observation decks
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo — see marine life in Dubai Mall
VR Park — (former) adjacent VR attraction area
Souk Al Bahar — Arabian-themed mall with restaurants and fountains


