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October 3, 2026
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Dubai Hills Park is free to enter and open 24 hours a day. No ticket, no residency check, no closing time. The 2.5km running track, dog park, playgrounds and picnic lawns cost nothing, and Downtown Dubai is about 15 minutes away by car. One thing to clear up first: this is not Dubai Hills Mall. The park is a free green space right next door to the mall.
Dubai Hills Park is the long green park at the centre of Dubai Hills Estate, built by Emaar as the community’s central park with about 1,800 trees and palms. This post shows what is free, what is paid, when to visit, and the cheapest way to get there. For shops and food after your visit, start with our Dubai Hills Mall guide.
| Detail | Information |
| Entry fee | Free, no ticket needed |
| Open | 24 hours, every day |
| Location | Dubai Hills Estate, between Al Khail Road and Umm Suqeim Road |
| Nearest metro | Mall of the Emirates (Red Line), then taxi or bus |
| Time needed | 1 to 3 hours |
| Best for | Running, dog walks, kids play, picnics |
Entry to Dubai Hills Park is free. There is no ticket, no gate fee, and no residency check. Anyone can walk in at any hour of the day.
Three attractions inside the park charge separately: the splash park, the skate park and the ice rink. You pay at the Emaar Entertainment counters in each attraction, and Dubai Hills Estate residents get special rates there. Emaar’s official park page lists those resident rates.
Check before you promise the kids a swim. The splash pad is closed until further notice, according to a KidZapp update in the first week of October 2026. The ice rink is also listed as temporarily closed. Do not build your visit around either one.
These are two different places, right next to each other. Dubai Hills Park is a free green space. Dubai Hills Mall is a shopping mall with its own opening hours. Many searchers mix them up, and even Google sometimes does.
Emaar’s Dubai Hills Estate site puts the park a stone’s throw from the mall, so you can pair both in one trip. Use the park for a free run, dog walk or picnic. Use the mall for lunch, toilets and air conditioned indoor attractions like Adventure Park. Then head back to the park for the cooler evening.
The park itself is open 24 hours, all seven days. The paid attractions keep their own hours. When it is open, the splash pad lists daily 10am to 7pm.
Visit between November and March for the best weather. October is still hot at midday, so go before 8am for a run or after 4pm for a picnic. Take water either way.
Weekend afternoons are the busiest. The picnic areas fill up on Friday and Saturday, so arrive before noon if you want a good spot. For what else is on this month, see our October events guide.
Almost everything in the park is free. The only things that charge are the splash park, skate park and ice rink.
The running track loops 2.5km around the park. It is flat and popular with runners and evening walkers. Go before 8am on weekends if you want it quiet.
The dedicated dog park sits near the entrance, opposite Maple 2. Dogs can run free inside it. Keep your dog leashed on the main lawns and paths.
Younger kids get the Dragon Play Area and a playground with trampolines. There is also a hammock park, which older kids and parents tend to claim for longer than planned.
Bringing your own food and snacks is permitted, and the picnic lawns are a big draw on weekends. A restaurant, The Hills Eatery, sits across the street from the splash pad if you want to eat out.
You will find basketball courts, beach volleyball, paddle tennis and outdoor fitness zones. There is also an urban beach area. Everything is free and works on a first come basis.
Short on time? This route hits the highlights.
Three paid attractions sit inside the park: the splash park, the skate park and the ice rink. Tickets sell at the Emaar Entertainment counters, and Dubai Hills Estate residents get special rates.
Resellers like KidZapp list splash pad entry plus popcorn packages for about AED 40 per person when the attraction is open. Check the live price and the closure status before you book, since the splash pad is currently shut.
The splash park is built for small kids, with little slides, a paddle pool and a big bucket that dumps water on whoever stands underneath. Shade sails cover it from the sun.
It is closed until further notice, according to a KidZapp update in the first week of October 2026. When it reopens, expect changing and shower facilities on site, and note that an accompanying adult pays entry too.
The skate park suits all ages and has a separate junior section for beginners. Nothing listed it as closed at our check, but confirm before you go if your trip depends on it.
The ice rink uses synthetic Glice technology, which skates without water or electricity, so it never needs the ice resurfacing you see at normal rinks. You skate with the park’s greenery around you, which feels odd in the best way.
It is listed as temporarily closed. Check the current status at the counter before you visit.
Park entry costs nothing for everyone. Here is what a typical visit actually adds up to.
The gap between residents and tourists on park entry is zero. Residents only win at the paid attractions, where Emaar lists special rates for Dubai Hills Estate residents.
There is no metro station at Dubai Hills Estate yet. Mall of the Emirates on the Red Line is the nearest.
On a budget, ride the metro to Mall of the Emirates and check the S’hail app for the current feeder bus toward Al Barsha South, then take a short taxi for the last stretch.
By car, take Al Khail Road or Umm Suqeim Road and follow signs for Dubai Hills Estate. Parking is spread around the park. For more on parking rules, read our free parking in Dubai guide. For the full route logic, read our guide on how to travel in Dubai as a tourist.
A few practical rules before you go.
Dubai Hills Mall sits right next to the park. Do your run or picnic in the morning, then walk over for lunch and the indoor attractions. It is the easiest park plus mall combo in Dubai. Start with our Dubai Hills Mall guide.
Want a bigger, older park with a lake and events? Read our Zabeel Park guide next.
Planning the rest of your trip? Start with our Dubai travel guide.
| What you will read | What is accurate |
| Entry costs AED 55 for residents and AED 85 for visitors | Wrong. Park entry is free and open 24/7. Those were old day-pass prices for the paid splash park attractions, not the park. |
| The running track is 0.5km | Wrong. Emaar lists a 2.5km running track around the park. |
| The park opens 6am to 10pm | Not quite. Most current guides say the park is open 24/7. Fixed 6am to 10pm style hours describe the paid attractions, not the park. |
| Only Dubai Hills Estate residents can enter | Wrong. Anyone can visit. There is no residency check and no ticket. |
| Dubai Hills Park and Dubai Hills Mall are the same place | No. They are two different places next door to each other. The park is free and open 24/7. The mall is a shopping mall. |
Yes. Entry to Dubai Hills Park is completely free, and the park is open 24 hours a day. There is no ticket, no gate fee, and no residency check. You only pay if you use the splash park, skate park or ice rink inside, which sell their own tickets at Emaar Entertainment counters. Dubai Hills Estate residents get special rates at those counters.
The park itself is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The paid attractions keep their own hours; the splash pad lists daily 10am to 7pm when it is open. Note that the splash pad is currently closed until further notice and the ice rink is listed as temporarily closed. Early morning and late afternoon are the most pleasant times to visit.
Yes. There is a dedicated dog park near the entrance, opposite Maple 2, where dogs can run off the lead. On the main lawns and paths, keep your dog leashed and under control. Bring your own shade and water for your dog, since shaded seating for owners is limited in the dog area.
Yes, a 2.5km track loops around the park. It is flat and popular with runners, cyclists and evening walkers. Go before 8am on weekends if you want a quiet run. Some older guides wrongly say the track is 0.5km, but Emaar lists it as 2.5km. It is a gentle loop, so it suits beginners as well as seasoned runners.
Take the Red Line to Mall of the Emirates, the nearest station. From there it is a 10 to 15 minute taxi ride costing about AED 25 in the day. On a budget, check the S’hail app for the current feeder bus toward Al Barsha South, then take a short taxi for the last stretch. There is no metro station inside Dubai Hills Estate yet.
No. The splash pad is closed until further notice, according to a KidZapp update in the first week of October 2026. The ice rink is also listed as temporarily closed. Do not promise the kids a swim or a skate before you confirm the current status at the park counters.
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Daniel
Daniel is the travel writer behind Go Dubai Now, covering Dubai's attractions, parks, restaurants and practical travel topics. Every guide is researched against official sources — government portals, operator websites and current local listings — and updated regularly so timings, prices and rules stay accurate. His goal is simple: answer the exact questions travelers ask before they go, with no fluff and no outdated information.
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