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Sharjah Paintball Park is an outdoor paintball and gelball venue inside Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Sharjah. As of 2026, it runs two outdoor battlefields, Refinery and Nuke Town, plus an indoor laser tag arena, with sessions priced roughly between AED 99 and 150 per person, open daily from 10 am to 11 pm (Friday 10 to 11:30 am, then 1:30 to 11 pm).
That single fact matters more than it looks: this venue rebranded its outdoor and indoor activities earlier this year, and a lot of what’s still circulating online describes a place that no longer exists. The old London-themed indoor field, with its replica Rolls Royce and Hyde Park signage, is gone. If you show up expecting Big Ben and a red telephone booth, you’ll be looking at a laser tag arena instead.
This guide covers what the park actually looks like right now: the two battlefields currently running, the airsoft arena that runs alongside them, what a session really costs based on the offers and vouchers the venue is putting out this year, who can play, and how it stacks up against the other paintball spots competing for your weekend in Sharjah and Dubai.
What Changed in 2026
The park now operates under Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club’s “Paintball & Gelball” program, and the rebrand is more than cosmetic. The old three-field setup, including the indoor London field, has been replaced by two outdoor battlefields with new themes, and the indoor space that used to host paintball now runs laser tag and tactical shooting instead.
Booking based on stale information can leave you expecting an experience that isn’t there anymore. The venue’s own site was last revised in August 2026, which makes it the most reliably current picture of what’s actually on the ground.
Where Is Sharjah Paintball Park and How to Get There
- Address: Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), near Tasjeel Auto Village, Al Ruqa Al Hamra, Sharjah.
- From Dubai: around 15 to 20 minutes by car, depending on where you start and traffic on E311.
- GPS tip: search “Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club” instead of “Sharjah Paintball Park.” Some map apps still index the club as a whole rather than the paintball program on its own, so the club listing is the more reliable pin.
- Parking: free, and close to the entrance, so no long walk to check-in.
Opening Hours
The current listed hours are:
- Saturday through Thursday: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 to 11:30 am, then 1:30 to 11:00 pm (the midday gap is for Friday prayer)
Voucher platforms selling entry show the same 10 am to 11 pm window across the week, which lines up with the club’s own listing. If you’re booking for a specific evening, calling ahead is still worth it, especially around Friday’s split hours or during Ramadan, when leisure venues across the UAE often shift their schedules.
The Two Outdoor Battlefields
Refinery
Built around the look of an old industrial oil refinery, this field is dense with steel structures, narrow corridors, and elevated platforms. It rewards teams that move deliberately and use cover well rather than sprinting into the open. If your group leans toward tactical, methodical play, this is the field that suits that style best.
Nuke Town
Loosely modeled on the well-known Call of Duty map of the same name, this field is more open, with buildings and multiple entry points that create longer sightlines and faster exchanges. It’s built for high-energy, fast-paced matches, and it tends to be the crowd favorite for groups, teens, and anyone who wants a quicker, louder session rather than a slow tactical crawl.
Both fields are grassed and floodlit, so night sessions are a real option, not just a marketing line. Combined outdoor capacity has historically run up to around 150 to 200 players in a single session, which is large by regional standards.
Indoor Activities: What Replaced the London Field
The indoor space that used to house the London-replica paintball arena now runs laser tag, alongside a precision target shooting range. If you were planning your visit around shooting paintballs indoors, that specific experience isn’t part of the current setup. What you get instead is a laser tag arena as an indoor complement to the two outdoor paintball fields, plus escape rooms and tactical shooting elsewhere on the property if your group wants to split the day across a few different activities.
Airsoft at Sharjah Paintball Park
Airsoft runs alongside paintball and gelball as a separate outdoor discipline at the same venue, and it’s worth knowing about even if you came here purely for paintball.
- It uses lightweight plastic BBs instead of paint-filled capsules, which changes the whole feel of a hit compared to paintball, less mess, different sting, and generally lighter gear.
- The venue frames it as tactical, mission-style gameplay built around strategy, speed, and sharp decision-making rather than the more freeform run-and-gun feel of a paintball match.
- Games are professionally supervised and designed to simulate real mission scenarios in a controlled environment, so expect objective-based rounds rather than just open free-for-alls.
- Historically scheduled as dedicated night sessions, Wednesday and Sunday from 7 to 11 pm, with a minimum team size of around 20 players for group bookings. This isn’t confirmed on the venue’s current site, so call ahead to verify current scheduling if airsoft is the main reason you’re booking.
- Age requirements for airsoft aren’t published the same way paintball’s is. The club’s general guidance across its shooting-related activities is that age rules vary by activity, so confirm directly with staff rather than assuming the same 9-and-up rule that applies to paintball.
- Booking works the same way as paintball, through the club’s activity line or online enquiry form.
Paintball vs Gelball: Which One to Book
The venue now runs both paintball and gelball on the same outdoor fields, and picking the right one matters more than people expect.
| Paintball | Gelball | |
|---|---|---|
| Projectile | Oil-filled paint capsules | Water-based gel balls |
| Impact | Real sting, can bruise through light layers | Much softer, minimal sting |
| Marker weight | Full-size, heavier markers | Lighter, easier for smaller hands |
| Best for | Adults, teens, and confident older kids | Younger kids, nervous first-timers, mixed-age family groups |
| Where it’s played | Refinery and Nuke Town fields | Same two outdoor fields |
| Core packages built around it | Yes, most current offers and combos | Available, but priced and confirmed separately |
Several UAE paintball venues, including this one, position gelball as the on-ramp activity for younger or more sensitive players, since it uses the same fields and game modes without the bruising. If your group is mixed-age, it’s worth asking at booking whether you can split a single group across both formats on the same field, since staff can often accommodate that rather than forcing everyone into one option.
What It Actually Costs at Sharjah Paintball Park
Here’s what’s verifiable right now for pricing. Paintball park rates in the UAE change often with seasonal offers and promotions, so treat these figures as a reliable starting point and confirm exact current pricing by phone before you book or visit.
| Offer or Package | What’s Included | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| June Combo Offer (current) | 200 paintballs, full protective gear, 15-min karting session | 150 AED per person | Requires a group of 6 or more, booked directly through the paintball line |
| Standard Voucher Entry (Groupon and similar) | 200 paintballs, gear including chest and neck protection | From around 99 AED | Advance booking required, usually at least 24 hours ahead |
| Legacy Tiered Packages (Bronze through Diamond) | 100 to 1,000 paintballs depending on tier, plus gear and add-ons like smoke bombs at higher tiers | Roughly 100 AED to 500-plus AED, figures vary by source | Likely outdated, confirm current tier names and pricing directly |
| Extra Paintballs (100-pack refill) | Additional ammunition beyond your package allowance | Historically around 60 AED per 100 | Confirm current add-on pricing when booking |
| Add-on Gear (chest protector, extended mask, smoke bomb) | Optional upgrades beyond standard gear | Priced separately, not usually included in base rate | Visitors consistently flag this as where costs climb fastest |
The honest takeaway: expect a standard session with gear to land somewhere in the 100 to 200 AED range per person, depending on paintball count and add-ons, with meaningful group and combo discounts available if you’re booking six or more people. Add-on gear like chest protectors, extended masks, and extra paintballs can push the final cost noticeably higher than the base price suggests, so it’s worth budgeting for those upfront rather than being surprised at checkout.
Who Can Play
Paintball is generally open to players aged 9 and up. Gelball is the standard recommendation for younger kids who fall under that threshold or who aren’t ready for the sting of a full paintball hit. Anyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and every participant needs valid photo ID (passport or Emirates ID) plus a signed waiver before stepping onto the field.
For birthday parties, the organizing parent is typically responsible for the cost of all children scheduled to play, and refunds generally aren’t issued for a child who doesn’t show up or drops out mid-session, so headcounts are worth locking down a day or two before the event rather than the morning of.
Safety Gear and Field Rules
- Every player gets a mask, coveralls, and chest and neck protection as standard, included in the base package.
- Staff run a mandatory safety briefing before anyone is allowed onto either field, covering both game mechanics and the venue’s specific rules.
- Masks stay on at all times while on the field, no exceptions, even between rounds.
- No firing at someone’s head or face directly, even by accident, this is one of the two most strictly enforced rules.
- If you’re hit, raise your marker over your head and walk off the field, the same convention used at paintball venues worldwide.
- Trained staff actively monitor both fields throughout each session, not just during the briefing.
- Security cameras cover the grounds, which matters if you’re bringing a larger group or a birthday party where not every adult present is watching the kids at all times.
- Gloves and knee pads are available on request for players who want extra protection beyond the standard gear.
How to Book
- Decide on paintball or gelball, and settle on group size, since pricing tiers and combo offers shift based on headcount.
- Call the paintball line directly, or submit the online enquiry form through the club’s website, rather than relying on a third-party listing that may show outdated packages.
- If you’re using a voucher platform like Groupon or the Entertainer app, check the fine print on advance booking windows, since most require confirmation at least 24 hours ahead.
- Bring valid photo ID for every participant and be ready to sign a waiver on arrival.
- Arrive with enough buffer before your slot to get through the safety briefing and gear-up process, since that eats into your booked time if you’re running late.
Sharjah Paintball Park vs Other UAE Paintball Venues
If you’re cross-shopping before you book, here’s how it compares to the other names that come up in the same search.
Pursuit Games runs a lower minimum age (10 and up across some formats) and leans harder into corporate team-building packages and themed games like build-your-own-camp. Visitors who’ve played both venues have specifically flagged Pursuit Games as the cheaper option once you account for add-on gear costs at Sharjah Paintball Park.
Sahara Amusement, on the Dubai-Hatta Road, splits its outdoor space into two large themed zones, “The Woods” and “The City,” each around 2,400 square meters. It’s a solid pick if you want a bigger, more sprawling outdoor layout and don’t mind the longer drive from central Dubai.
Monster Experience, also based in Sharjah, advertises sessions starting from 135 AED per person for groups up to 25, with a stronger focus on private events and custom corporate packages. It’s worth a look if you’re organizing something more structured than a casual weekend outing.
Action Park (Last Exit, Dubai-Al Ain Road) sits at the budget end, with entry-level packages historically starting under 50 AED for a shorter, smaller-scale session. It suits solo players or small groups who want a quick taste of paintball without committing to a full-day outing.
Sharjah Paintball Park’s advantage is scale and variety: it’s one of the largest dedicated paintball setups in the region, it sits inside a bigger club with karting, archery, escape rooms, and dining on-site, and it now runs both paintball and gelball on the same fields. The trade-off, based on visitor feedback, is that the base price doesn’t always reflect the final cost once chest protectors, extended masks, and extra paintballs get added on.
Tips From People Who’ve Actually Played There
A few details that don’t show up in the official marketing but come up repeatedly from visitors:
- If you own your own marker or mask, bringing it can meaningfully cut your cost, since rental gear is where a lot of the add-on charges come from.
- The Entertainer app’s buy-one-get-one-free deal is one of the more reliable ways to cut the per-person cost for a group, and it’s frequently mentioned as the go-to discount route by regular visitors.
- Groups of 15 or more can often negotiate a further price cut directly with the venue, on top of whatever promotional bundle is running.
- The venue tends to get busiest around 1 pm, so an early morning or later evening slot is the more comfortable choice if you want shorter waits between games.
- There’s a snack shop on-site plus a nearby restaurant, so you don’t need to plan a separate food stop before or after your session.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to play paintball in Sharjah?
Roughly 80 to 200 AED per person across major venues, depending on paintball count and group size. At Sharjah Paintball Park, current offers run about 99 to 150 AED before add-ons.
How much do 100 paintballs cost?
Around 60 AED as a standalone refill, historically. Confirm current add-on pricing at booking.
Can a 7 year old do paintball?
No, the minimum age is 9. Younger kids are directed to gelball, which uses softer projectiles on the same fields.
Is the London-themed indoor paintball field still there?
No. The indoor space now runs laser tag and target shooting. Paintball and gelball are played only on the two outdoor fields, Refinery and Nuke Town.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, most channels require confirmation at least 24 hours ahead, and weekend or evening slots fill up faster.
Is there a difference between paintball and gelball pricing?
Gelball is typically cheaper, since the gear and projectiles cost less to supply. Confirm current gelball pricing directly, since promotional combos are usually built around standard paintball.
What’s included in the base package?
A marker, mask, and coveralls with chest and neck protection. Smoke bombs, upgraded masks, and extra ammunition are priced separately.
Is parking and food available on-site?
Yes, free parking, an on-site snack shop, and a nearby restaurant.
