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Dubai Ice Rink, the Olympic-sized ice rink managed by Emaar Retail in The Dubai Mall, has enhanced its range of facilities defining its credentials as the must-visit leisure destination in the city. The make-over of the popular attraction at The Dubai Mall has established it as a vibrant party- and dance-floor and a lively venue for youthful events.

Assuring unlimited fun for skating enthusiasts and for visitors, the newly refurbished Dubai Ice Rink is now even more dynamic and trendy, a venue of choice for fun events and get-togethers. It also offers several unmatched features for the youth market, including the new Dubai Ice Rink Skating Academy.

In addition to the Academy training programme and skating sessions - Dubai Ice Rink has further enhanced its lifestyle appeal with cool DJ nights and foam parties, among others, to add to the fun for youngsters and young at heart. The coolest events venue in the city, Dubai Ice Rink will now serve as an ideal setting for celebrations, events and -social occasions

Highlighting the colourful spectrum of activities organised at Dubai Ice Rink, the newly launched Skating Academy recently put on a spectacular performance of A Winters Tale.

A colourful, full-costume performance, A Winters Tale featured 80 participants including Academy students as well as local guests and was directed by Crystal Hancy, Head Coach at the Academy. Hancy, a triple gold medallist under the United States Figure Skating Association, is a professional choreographer, show creator and class instructor, whose skating technique is a mixture of American, Russian and Canadian skating.

Dubai Ice Rink Skating Academy (DIRSA) is now open for registration to all skating enthusiasts who wish to raise their skills to the next level. You can register online at www.dubaiicerink.com.

DIRSA is a member of The International Skating Institute and offers individual membership to its students, which allows for official testing, documentation and legal participation in competitions and shows.

With a seating capacity of 350, Dubai Ice Rink is a family-oriented attraction open to the public. It serves as a multi-purpose venue that can be transformed into a concert or exhibition arena or host private functions. It is also the venue for the Emirates Hockey League.

A selection of cafs offer a leisurely and relaxing experience for the entire family. Dubai Ice Rink hosts unique events such as entertaining shows on ice in addition to being a choice venue for big-screen telecast of popular sporting events.

Location: Dubai Ice Rink, The Dubai Mall

For more details, call 04 448 5111 or visit www.dubaiicerink.com.

For more information, contact:

Kelly Home / Nivine William

ASDAA Burson-Marsteller

(+9714) 4507 600; kelly.home@bm.com / nivine.william@bm.com

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