Every mall in the capital can wheel out a tree and sit Santa in a velvet chair. Only one can put him in actual snow. Winter Wonderland at Snow Abu Dhabi returns to Reem Mall from 4-25 December 2026, more than a week longer than last year’s run, and the packages now start from AED 99.
Here is what is on, what each ticket actually gets you and the small print worth knowing before you zip the kids into snow suits.
Winter Wonderland at Snow Abu Dhabi 2026: the essentials
Winter Wonderland runs at Snow Abu Dhabi, Level 2 of Reem Mall on Al Reem Island, from 4 to 25 December 2026. Meet Santa passes start from AED 99, Meet Santa and Snow Park from AED 199 and Breakfast with Santa from AED 89. Every package needs a pre-booked slot online.
- Dates: 4-25 December 2026
- Where: Snow Abu Dhabi, Level 2, Reem Mall, Al Reem Island
- Prices: from AED 89 to AED 199 depending on package
- Age rule: under-2s cannot enter the snow, but they can come to Breakfast with Santa
What’s new at Winter Wonderland this year
Santa is still the headline act, but there is more to fill the time around your slot this season:
- Toy Workshop: run with The Entertainer, where little ones explore a selection of toys and earn an official ‘Santa Helper’ certificate. Expect this to be the bit they talk about in the car.
- Build your own snowman: real snow, real carrots optional.
- Interactive snow games: a good way to burn off the hot chocolate.
- AR filter: for the festive photos you will inevitably post.
- Spin & Win wheel: a chance at special prizes when you spend AED 500 or more.
Snow Abu Dhabi Winter Wonderland packages and prices
Three packages this year, and the main question is simple: do you want Santa only, or Santa plus a few hours of sledging?
| Package | Price | Snow Park access | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meet Santa | From AED 99 | No | Short visits and first-timers |
| Meet Santa & Snow Park | From AED 199 | Yes, all rides | A proper half-day out |
| Breakfast with Santa | AED 89 (aged 2 and below), AED 139 (aged 3+) | No | Families with babies and early risers |
Meet Santa – from AED 99
The classic. You get access to the Winter Wonderland area, a meet-and-greet with Santa and his elves, hot chocolate, a goodie bag from the North Pole, a printed photo with Santa and fleece gloves. Locker rental and the full winter outfit (jacket, trousers, socks, shoes, jumpsuit and helmet) are included too, so nobody needs to dig out the ski gear from storage.
This pass does not include the Snow Park rides, so think of it as a festive visit rather than a full snow day.
Meet Santa & Snow Park – from AED 199
Everything in the Meet Santa pass, plus one-time entry to the Snow Park with unlimited goes on all nine rides and attractions, from the Polar Express Train and Crystal Carousel to Ice and Floe’s Toboggan Race. If you are making the drive to Reem Island anyway, this is the one we would book. Seeing Santa takes minutes; the toboggan run takes the rest of the afternoon.
Breakfast with Santa – AED 89 or AED 139
Served at The Lodge daily at 9am from 4-25 December, before the snow park opens to the public. You get breakfast, a visit from Santa and his elves, plus one goodie bag and one printed photo per table. Winter clothing is not needed and seating is first come, first served, so aim to arrive by 8:45am.
Every guest needs a ticket, babies included. AED 89 covers children aged 2 and below, and AED 139 covers everyone aged 3 and up.
💡 WOW Expert Tip: Children under two are not allowed into the snow at all, so the Meet Santa passes are off the table for babies. Breakfast with Santa at The Lodge is the only Winter Wonderland package where the youngest member of the family can be in the photo.
Know before you go
- Arrive 40 minutes before your Meet Santa slot. Getting a family into snow gear takes longer than you think.
- Do not be late. If you arrive more than 20 minutes after your slot, the booking is not eligible for a refund or exchange.
- Book your outfit online straight after you buy your ticket, so you are not choosing jacket sizes at the counter.
- Collect your Santa photo from the DigiPhoto counter on the way out.
- Under-2s cannot enter Snow Abu Dhabi for the Meet Santa packages.
💡 WOW Expert Tip: Bring your own thick socks and a spare pair of gloves for small hands. The included fleece gloves are fine for Santa, but after twenty minutes of snowman building they will be soaked, and nobody enjoys the toboggan with wet fingers.
Opening hours and how to get there
Snow Abu Dhabi is on Level 2 of Reem Mall, Al Reem Island. It is open Sunday to Thursday, 10am-10pm and Friday and Saturday, 10am-midnight. Driving is easiest: follow the signs inside the car park for Snow Abu Dhabi parking to save the long walk with a toddler on your hip. If you are new to the island, our Al Reem Island guide covers where to eat before or after.
Making a full festive weekend of it? Pair your snow day with an evening at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, and keep an eye on the Abu Dhabi Calendar for more Christmas events across the capital. Need more ideas for the school holidays? Our best family activities in Abu Dhabi are sorted by age.
Frequently Asked Questions
Winter Wonderland runs from 4 to 25 December 2026 at Snow Abu Dhabi in Reem Mall. Breakfast with Santa is served daily at 9am across the same dates.
The Meet Santa pass starts from AED 99 and the Meet Santa and Snow Park pass starts from AED 199. Breakfast with Santa costs AED 89 for children aged 2 and below and AED 139 for anyone aged 3 and up.
Children under two are not permitted inside the snow, so they cannot use the Meet Santa passes. They can join Breakfast with Santa at The Lodge, where every guest including infants needs a ticket.
No. The Meet Santa pass covers the Winter Wonderland area and your time with Santa only. Choose the Meet Santa and Snow Park pass if you want unlimited rides as well.
Both Meet Santa packages include clothing rental (jacket, trousers, socks, shoes, jumpsuit and helmet) plus fleece gloves. Winter clothing is not needed for Breakfast with Santa at The Lodge.
Snow Abu Dhabi opens 10am-10pm Sunday to Thursday and 10am-midnight on Friday and Saturday. Breakfast with Santa starts earlier, at 9am, with arrival recommended at 8:45am.
Contact and Location
- Address: Snow Abu Dhabi, Level 2, Reem Mall, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
- Phone: +971 600 599905
- Bookings: Snow Abu Dhabi official website
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