Go-Karting in Dubai & Abu Dhabi: Tracks & Prices

A go-karting session in Dubai costs about AED 99 to 200 for 15 to 20 minutes on track, and in Abu Dhabi about AED 65 to 190 at Yas Kartzone. The best outdoor track is the 1.2 km circuit at Dubai Kartdrome in Motor City (ages 13+), which also has a 620 m indoor track for ages 7+. Young children can start at 3 years on electric micro karts at Yas Kartzone. For a game rather than a race, Chaos Karts (augmented reality, AED 140) and BattleKart (projection games, from AED 120) are both indoors. No driving licence is needed anywhere.

On this page

1. Every track compared: prices and age rules
2. Dubai tracks
3. Abu Dhabi and Al Ain tracks
4. Northern emirates
5. Best tracks for kids, by age
6. Indoor or outdoor?
7. Gamified karting: Chaos Karts or BattleKart?
8. What to wear and the rules
9. Taking it further
10. Best time to go
11. Go-karting FAQs

Every track compared: prices and age rules

Prices are per driver, per session. Most tracks also charge a small annual membership or registration fee the first time you drive, and many karts sell out on winter weekends, so book online where you can.

Dubai tracks

Dubai Kartdrome (Dubai Autodrome, Motor City)

Dubai’s main karting venue sits at the Dubai Autodrome in Motor City, off Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. It has two tracks: a 1.2 km floodlit outdoor circuit with 17 corners, a bridge and a tunnel, and a 620 m indoor circuit. Each session starts with about 3 minutes behind a pace kart, then you drive on your own.

• Extra fees: an AED 15 annual membership for new and renewing drivers. Confirm the protective clothing and headwear included with your booking. The operator lists disposable gloves as an on-site purchase.
• Arrive early: the Kartdrome asks drivers to arrive 60 minutes before the session to register; late arrivals lose their slot without a refund.
• Under-18s: a parent or legal guardian must sign the disclaimer at registration, and all drivers need valid ID.
• Weight: guides give a 135 kg limit on the outdoor karts; check if it applies to you.
• Deals: “Happy Mondays” gives 50% off a second session for walk-ins until 16 November 2026, and the booking page has listed a 10% resident discount code.
• Also here: laser tag (AED 70 for 15 minutes), birthday parties, holiday camps and the Karting Academy for ages 7 to 16.

Chaos Karts (Al Quoz)

Chaos Karts is karting as a video game: you race real electric karts around a track while augmented reality projects themed worlds, gems and power-ups you can fire at friends, which is why reviewers compare it to Mario Kart. A race is 20 minutes, and a visit takes about an hour.

• Price: from AED 140 for a standard ticket; “Turbo Tuesday” has offered 20% off.
• Rules: at least 1.30 m tall, no minimum age, under-16s with an adult or a pre-signed consent form; everyone signs a waiver.
• Hours: Mon to Thu 1pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat 11am to midnight, Sun 11am to 11pm.
• Not allowed if you: are pregnant, have epilepsy, or have a weak back or neck.

BattleKart (Dubai Investment Park 2)

BattleKart projects games onto a large indoor track: race mode plus team and arcade modes such as BattleVirus, BattleFoot (kart football), BattlePool, BattleSnake and BattleColor. A session is 15 minutes including getting in and out of the kart, and the karts are single-seaters only.

You must be at least 1.45 m tall. Hours run late: Mon to Thu 2pm to midnight, Fri 1pm to 2am, Sat 10am to 2am and Sun 10am to midnight.

Ekart Zabeel (The Dubai Mall)

An electric karting track in The Dubai Mall’s Zabeel extension, aimed at teens and adults: drivers must be 14+ and under 120 kg. Listed prices are about AED 95 for one timed session of around 7 minutes, AED 170 for two and AED 200 for three, including a jumpsuit, helmet and lap times. One booking platform has shown it as closed, so confirm it is operating before you go.

Kart Mania (Dubai Festival City)

An open-air asphalt track on Crescent Drive in Dubai Festival City, for drivers aged 9+, open in the evening. Listed arrive-and-drive prices are about AED 120 to 170 for 15 minutes, with longer “grand prix” packages for groups. Listings disagree on whether it is currently running, so call ahead.

Abu Dhabi and Al Ain tracks

Yas Kartzone (Yas Marina Circuit)

Yas Kartzone is next to the Formula 1 circuit on Yas Island: a 1 km floodlit track with three layouts, open 9am to midnight, with a kart for almost every age. Each ticket includes a one-year Kartzone membership.

Book adult, junior and kids sessions online; micro and duo sessions are booked by phone on 800 927. Drivers under 17 need a waiver signed by a guardian, closed training shoes are required, and the track closes in rain. On busy winter evenings expect waits of up to an hour. Combine it with Yas Island’s theme parks, which are a few minutes away.

Al Forsan International Sports Resort (Khalifa City)

A large outdoor karting circuit at the Al Forsan resort, which also has shooting, cable wakeboarding and horse riding. Listed prices are about AED 120 to 160 for a 15-minute session (30 minutes including the briefing). Teens and adults aged 13+ use the main track, juniors aged 7 to 12 drive smaller karts, and children aged 3 to 6 drive electric karts limited to about 10 km/h. Bring your Emirates ID or passport.

Al Ain Raceway

A floodlit karting circuit in Al Ain with several layouts, the longest about 1.6 km. Arrive-and-drive sessions of 15 minutes have been listed at about AED 100 to 120, with lower prices for members, and drivers can start at 7 in the mini class. The raceway’s website is being rebuilt, so phone the track for current prices before you drive out.

Crazy Car (ICAD, Abu Dhabi)

A small indoor karting venue in Abu Dhabi Industrial City for children aged 7 to 16, with console gaming on site. It is a useful indoor option for kids in summer.

Northern emirates

RAK Track (Ras Al Khaimah)

Ras Al Khaimah’s outdoor circuit on the E11, about 1.1 to 1.2 km long, prices each 15-minute session by kart. Drivers must be at least 7 or 1.20 m tall; younger children can ride as passengers in a two-seater.

Listed hours are Monday to Wednesday 4pm to 11pm and Thursday to Saturday 3pm to midnight, six days a week. Group packages start at about AED 290 a person for 10 or more.

Tarfih Karting (Al Zorah, Ajman)

An indoor electric karting centre opened by Ajman Tourism in 2023 with what it calls the UAE’s first double track, karts with roll cages, seatbelts and adjustable speed, and 10-minute sessions from about AED 55. Drivers must be 10+, and it opens from 4pm until 1am.

Kart & Shoot (Fujairah Mall)

Electric drift karts on a slippery indoor surface combined with laser tag, from about AED 60, open from 11am to 11pm. It is the handiest option on the east coast.

Best tracks for kids, by age

For more kid-friendly ideas, see things to do in Dubai with kids and in Abu Dhabi with kids.

Indoor or outdoor?

Gamified karting: Chaos Karts or BattleKart?

Both turn karting into a game, and both suit groups more than lap-time chasers. Chaos Karts is closer to a video game race, with augmented reality worlds and power-ups, and the lower height limit (1.30 m) suits older children. BattleKart has more team modes, including kart football, runs much later at night, and is cheaper on weekdays, but needs drivers to be 1.45 m tall. For a party, BattleKart’s team games work well for big groups; for a first-timer, Chaos Karts is easier.

What to wear and the rules

• Shoes: closed, flat trainers. No sandals, heels or bare feet.
• Clothes: comfortable clothes you can move in; tracks provide race suits or jumpsuits. Avoid scarves and loose items that could catch in the kart.
• Hair: tie long hair back and tuck it under the helmet or balaclava.
• ID: an Emirates ID or passport; under-18s need a guardian to sign the waiver.
• Health: do not drive if you are pregnant, have epilepsy, or have back or neck problems.
• On track: follow the flags and marshals; a blue flag means let a faster kart pass, and a red flag means slow down and stop safely. Bumping other karts gets you black-flagged.
• Refunds: online bookings are usually non-refundable, so book only when your plans are fixed.

Taking it further

• Academy: the Dubai Kartdrome Karting Academy teaches children aged 7 to 16 over a 10-week programme, with one-hour private tuition sessions for any age.
• Arrive-and-drive racing: the Kartdrome hosts Rookie Race Nights, the Teen Cup (13 to 19), Ironman open practice and SWS sprint races, and Yas runs SWS races split by driver weight.
• Endurance: the Kartdrome’s endurance championship runs team races through the season, with a 2026 round on 12 and 13 December.
• Own a kart: Rotax Max Challenge and IAME Series UAE classes race at the Kartdrome; the Kartdrome also has packages for kart owners.

Best time to go

• October to April for outdoor tracks at any time of day.
• Summer: outdoor tracks after sunset only, or go indoors.
• Weekday mornings and early afternoons are quietest and often cheapest; Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest.
• Book online for the Kartdrome’s AED 99 morning session and to avoid queues at Yas.

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