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How much does ice hockey cost in Dubai?

Short answer: your first session is free, so you can try ice hockey before spending a thing. After that, a Camp Galaxy drop-in lesson is 150 AED and the full programme is 500 AED, with rental gear available so there's no kit to buy. Here's the honest breakdown of what hockey actually costs at Galaxy, home arena Sport Society Mall, Mirdif.

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Free first session ยท rental gear available ยท no equipment to buy
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The cheapest way to start is free

Before any talk of prices, know this: your first trial session is free, for kids and adults, all levels, complete beginners welcome. Rental gear is on hand, so you can step on the ice and see if hockey is for you without spending a dirham. Most families decide whether to continue after that free session, not before.

Free first trial

One genuinely free session, no card, no commitment. Try it, then decide.

No upfront gear cost

Skates, stick, helmet and pads are available to rent; nothing to buy to begin.

Honest numbers

We'll tell you exactly what continuing costs for your age and frequency, no surprises.

What it costs

The real numbers, plainly

Here are the published prices we can share straight up. Beyond these, regular lesson and membership costs depend on age group, how often you train and the programme, link below for a tailored quote.

First free trial ice hockey session at Galaxy Hockey Academy Dubai
All ages ยท no commitment

First trial session

FREE
Rental gear available

Your very first session on the ice, for kids or adults, any level. The honest way to find out if hockey is for you before paying anything.

Camp Galaxy drop-in ice hockey lesson in Dubai, 150 AED
Pay as you go ยท one session

Camp Galaxy: drop-in

150AED
Per drop-in lesson

A single Camp Galaxy lesson when you want to train on a one-off basis or fit a session around your week. Pay per visit, no package needed.

Camp Galaxy full Tuesday to Friday hockey programme in Dubai, 500 AED
Best value ยท Tue-Fri

Camp Galaxy: full programme

500AED
Tue-Fri programme

The complete Camp Galaxy block running Tuesday to Friday, the better value if you want consistent ice time across the week rather than one-offs.

Season 2026/27 costs 17 500 AED for the full year, or 6 900 / 5 900 / 5 600 AED term by term, plus 5% VAT. The breakdown is right below, and the full prices page lists what each fee covers.

Season 2026/27

Full season: 17 500 AED

Most hockey schools in Dubai keep this number off their website. Ours is on the page. Add 5% VAT to every figure here.

Full ice hockey season 2026/27 at Galaxy Hockey Academy in Dubai
Whole season ยท Sep to Jun

Pay once

17 500AED
900 AED less than three separate terms

One payment for the season: ice on your group schedule, professional coaches, off-ice work from November to April, and two game jerseys, light and dark.

Paying for hockey in Dubai term by term at Galaxy Hockey Academy
Term by term

Pay in parts

6 900 / 5 900 / 5 600 AED
1 Sep to 31 Dec ยท 1 Jan to 31 Mar ยท 1 Apr to 30 Jun

Three terms, each paid before it starts. Useful when the full amount at once is too much, and a mid-season start only pays for the terms that are left.

Free first ice hockey session in Dubai at Galaxy Hockey Academy
All September

First session free

FREE
For one child, all September

The first session costs nothing, for one child, all September. Come and skate, we can provide the gear.

Camps, tournaments and extra sessions are paid separately. Payment is upfront, non-refundable and non-transferable, and a player needs a valid medical clearance. Training runs at Sport Society Mall, Mirdif; Galaxy Arena is opening soon.

What's included & what moves the price

What you're actually paying for

Hockey's cost isn't just ice time: it's coaching, facilities and gear. Here's what's covered and what makes the total go up or down.

Rental gear

No need to buy skates, stick, helmet or pads to start; rent them. Owning your own kit later is optional, and the pro-shop on the ground floor handles sharpening and gear when you're ready.

Real ice

Training happens on a full-size sheet of real indoor ice (60ร—30 m) at Sport Society, Mirdif, so groups get proper ice time, not crowded sessions.

Professional coaches

Sessions are led by professional coaches. You're paying for real instruction and development, which is what makes lessons worth it.

How often you train

The single biggest factor in total cost is frequency. One drop-in is cheap; training several times a week costs more but is far better value per session, and that's where memberships come in.

Age group & programme

Youth groups U6-U18 and adult classes are priced differently, and Camp Galaxy differs from regular term training. The right plan depends on the player.

More than one player

Signing up siblings or a family changes the picture. Tell us who's playing and how often, and we'll build a plan that fits rather than charge a flat rate.

Value vs other Dubai activities

Good value for what you get

Compared with other structured kids' activities in Dubai (football academies, tennis coaching, swim programmes), ice hockey sits in a similar bracket, and in some ways works out friendlier to start. The first session is free, rental gear removes the usual upfront equipment outlay, and you only invest more as your child genuinely commits. You also get coached time on a full-size sheet of real indoor ice in air-conditioned comfort year-round, which is rare in Dubai's climate. We won't quote competitors' prices, but the honest takeaway is simple: hockey is more accessible to try than most people assume.

Free first session No upfront gear cost Pay-as-you-go option Real ice Pro coaches Year-round, air-conditioned
How it works

From question to an exact price

Want a number tailored to you? It takes one message.

01

Message us

Send the player's age, how often you'd like to train and any experience on WhatsApp; it goes straight to our coaches.

02

Book the free trial

We set up your free first session so you can try before deciding on anything paid.

03

Get an exact quote

We tell you precisely what continuing costs for your age group, frequency and programme, no vague ranges.

04

Choose your plan

Drop-in, the full Camp Galaxy block or regular training; pick what fits your budget and goals.

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Book your free session & get a price

Fill this in; it goes straight to us on WhatsApp, and we'll come back with an exact quote.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Is the first session really free?
Yes. The first session is free for one child, all September, at any level and with no commitment. Rental gear is available, so you can try ice hockey before spending anything. Send us the player's age and a note about any experience and we book a time.
How much is a hockey lesson in Dubai?
At Galaxy a Camp Galaxy drop-in lesson is 150 AED, and the full Camp Galaxy programme running Tuesday to Friday is 500 AED. The first session is free for one child, all September. Regular season training is 17 500 AED for the full 2026/27 season, or 6 900, 5 900 and 5 600 AED term by term, plus 5% VAT. What each fee covers sits on the pricing page.
Do I need to buy equipment?
No. Rental gear is available, so beginners, newcomers to Dubai and tourists can just show up and skate without buying anything. If you decide to get your own kit later, there's a pro-shop on the ground floor of Sport Society for skate sharpening and gear. Buying equipment is optional and only makes sense once you're sure you want to keep playing.
Are there family or sibling options?
If you're signing up more than one child or a whole family, message us on WhatsApp with the ages and how often you'd like to train. We'll put together a plan that fits and tell you exactly what it costs, we'd rather give you an honest, tailored number than a one-size-fits-all price.
Is ice hockey expensive in Dubai?
It is more affordable to start than most people expect. The first session is free for one child all September, a drop-in lesson is 150 AED and rental gear removes the upfront equipment cost. A full season is 17 500 AED, or 5 600 AED for a single term, plus 5% VAT, which sits close to other structured kids activities in Dubai.
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