Arena on Karsaz

By kar_umar
January 2nd, 2008 @ 2:17 PM New Developments

I noticed a new entertainment area on Karsaz Road by the name of Arena. Among other things I have heard they offer ice-skating and bowling. Did anyone get a chance to go there? Care to review the place for us?

31 Comments so far

  1. d0ct0r (unregistered) on January 2nd, 2008 @ 2:45 pm

    New place to beat the heat:The Arena’s ice-skating rink

    http://tinyurl.com/2zqkwr

    (daily times)


  2. HITMAN (unregistered) on January 2nd, 2008 @ 3:03 pm

    Sounds gr8. Any info abt price & exact location?


  3. d0ct0r (unregistered) on January 2nd, 2008 @ 3:44 pm

    its located next to navy museum on karsaz road


  4. Faisal (unregistered) on January 2nd, 2008 @ 3:57 pm

    I was wondering why noones done a review yet… :)

    Yeah, I got a chance to go toward the end of November. Back then, they just had the ice skating, bowling, restaurant and gaming zone active. Its really nice and a very good place to enjoy some quality time. The ice skating rink is a bit small by
    internatinal standards. But hey, I’m not complaining. Good initiative by whoever the proprietor is. One more place for Karachiites to go and visit. I’d recommend it to anyone… :)


  5. fAr stAr (unregistered) on January 2nd, 2008 @ 5:26 pm

    haven’t been there, but read a nice review couple of weeks back. here is the link
    http://tinyurl.com/2fwmmw


  6. zasa (unregistered) on January 2nd, 2008 @ 5:26 pm

    what kind of money do you have to spend to put on a pair of skates there, anyone got an idea


  7. M (unregistered) on January 2nd, 2008 @ 6:58 pm

    Its the same group that built Area-51 in Karachi. At Arena, they have I think two restaurants, a 12 lane or more bowling alley (two sections), an ice skating rink, banquet halls, rock wall climbing, mini golf course, and paint ball gun range …

    I went there when the place had not opened yet … still have to go and see how it all finally came out.

    But I think its a good place to go.

    M


  8. Raja Islam (unregistered) on January 2nd, 2008 @ 7:12 pm

    Entry fee is around 300 Rs and charges for ice-skating is 50 Rs.All gears are provided by arena.


  9. Saad Shah (unregistered) on January 2nd, 2008 @ 8:40 pm

    all facilities expect ice skatin are open to the public. To access the rink one needs to become a member which costs Rs.25,000/- per year per person. Membership has advantages of discounts and blah blah blah…


  10. Amyn (unregistered) on January 3rd, 2008 @ 1:56 am

    yeah got chance on EID day it was quite good. Ice skating wasthe highlight but recently heard that its now only for members they have closed it for Public


  11. Amyn (unregistered) on January 3rd, 2008 @ 1:59 am

    yeah got chance on EID day it was quite good. Ice skating was the highlight but recently heard that its now only for members they have closed it for Public


  12. Amyn (unregistered) on January 3rd, 2008 @ 2:02 am

    yeah got chance on EID day it was quite good. Ice skating was the highlight but recently heard that its now only for members they have closed it for Public


  13. Zag (unregistered) on January 3rd, 2008 @ 1:55 pm

    Umm.. it’s not so new, opened up in Nov, blogged about it here “Karachi’s best kept secrets – Part 6”


  14. Faheem Shekhani (unregistered) on January 4th, 2008 @ 2:48 am

    Bullshit its not close to normal public its still open to anyone who’s got money in his pocket


  15. danish jan (unregistered) on January 4th, 2008 @ 4:58 pm

    yeahh !! heard ov it many timmes but not wentt there even once

    will try to go dere sooon


  16. F M Khan (unregistered) on January 5th, 2008 @ 3:14 pm

    Last night went there. Above ppl hav talked abt things that generally become known by word of mouth. I’d like to add that some of activities r yet to open such as Mini Golf, Paint Ball, Rock Climb, Pool Mania and Buffet. U can’t carry camera to snap a few good moments. Thats the worst thing. Ice Rink is accessible by general public till 31st Jan; membership not required. They’ll hav to keep it extending that way till they hav sufficient crowd as members. Its a pleasant spot to eat too. Prices are reasonable almost as McDonalds/KFC. Museum adjacent is at a lovely view. One can add going to Museum when visiting Arena. Museum has a lot to offer educationally for children and elders alike. Submarine being the latest addition. An Atlantique aircraft, a old Mine Sweeper ship, light house, and the main hall are good attractions for visitors for those not in the Navy especially. Comaparable to PAF Museum by any standard.


  17. omert (unregistered) on January 9th, 2008 @ 1:21 am

    I have blogged about it a month ago. Check it out.
    http://omert.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/ice-skating-finally-in-karachi

    Plus some photos here by someone else:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/rajaislam/2158532200/


  18. Abdullah (unregistered) on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:59 pm

    Assalam………
    I went to “arena” a day ago…

    The PLace is very good and interesting.. It always feels good when such activities open up in karachi….
    It has bowling(quite huge),, the best of all,,ICE SKATING,,,,, there are a few pool tables(quite nice) too…
    Altogether,, a nice adventurous place to go with family and friends..
    ull have fun……………..


  19. Abdullah (unregistered) on January 10th, 2008 @ 9:00 pm

    Assalam………
    I went to “arena” a day ago…

    The PLace is very good and interesting.. It always feels good when such activities open up in karachi….
    It has bowling(quite huge),, the best of all,,ICE SKATING,,,,, there are a few pool tables(quite nice) too…
    Altogether,, a nice adventurous place to go with family and friends..
    ull have fun……………..


  20. Abdullah (unregistered) on January 10th, 2008 @ 9:00 pm

    Assalam………
    I went to “arena” a day ago…

    The PLace is very good and interesting.. It always feels good when such activities open up in karachi….
    It has bowling(quite huge),, the best of all,,ICE SKATING,,,,, there are a few pool tables(quite nice) too…
    Altogether,, a nice adventurous place to go with family and friends..
    ull have fun……………..


  21. Abdullah (unregistered) on January 10th, 2008 @ 9:02 pm

    Assalam………
    I went to “arena” a day ago…

    The PLace is very good and interesting.. It always feels good when such activities open up in karachi….
    It has bowling(quite huge),, the best of all,,ICE SKATING,,,,, there are a few pool tables(quite nice) too…
    Altogether,, a nice adventurous place to go with family and friends..
    ull have fun……………..

    and yeah,, a guy wrote that u need to have a membership to access the ice rink…
    he’s wrong.. its open for all…..


  22. Abdullah (unregistered) on January 10th, 2008 @ 9:02 pm

    Assalam………
    I went to “arena” a day ago…

    The PLace is very good and interesting.. It always feels good when such activities open up in karachi….
    It has bowling(quite huge),, the best of all,,ICE SKATING,,,,, there are a few pool tables(quite nice) too…
    Altogether,, a nice adventurous place to go with family and friends..
    ull have fun……………..

    and yeah,, a guy wrote that u need to have a membership to access the ice rink…
    he’s wrong.. its open for all…..


  23. shlazz (unregistered) on January 12th, 2008 @ 12:36 am

    Arena is operated by ppl that run Area 51

    Also u guyz r all exited abt Ice-Skating…but has anyone of u guyz hav done any ice skating like EVER…its not ur regular roller skating…its very hard and very dangerous


  24. bluemax (unregistered) on January 12th, 2008 @ 4:33 pm

    @shlazz, it may be hard but I dont think it is dangerous. Rather ppl should challenge themselves and take a shot at it (at least once). Skiing looks even more dangerous but it is not. Minor injuries such as twisted ankle, muscle pull, etc are part of sports even cricket (our national pastime) and hockey (our national game).


  25. enthusiast (unregistered) on January 13th, 2008 @ 5:32 pm

    do these guys have a phone no. or website?
    that way everyones inquiries can be addressed..


  26. enthusiast (unregistered) on January 13th, 2008 @ 5:46 pm

    hey guess what.just found the contact info myself

    ARENA
    FEC-01, Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Road, Main Karsaz
    Karachi, Pakistan.
    Tel: (92-21) 924-5218

    · Ice skating
    · Bowling alley
    · pool/snooker
    · kiddy rides
    · arcade games
    · gymnasium
    · birthday party hall
    · corporate hall
    · cafe
    · rock climbing
    · miniature golf
    · paint ball
    · rangoli buffet
    · gift shop
    · desserts/mocktail bar

    source
    http://www.karachisnob.com/fun_things_to_do_in_Karachi.htm


  27. enthusiast (unregistered) on January 13th, 2008 @ 6:05 pm

    according to the guy(mr.mohsin) on the phone:

    timings:
    weekdays 11am till 1am
    weekends 11am till 2am

    charges:
    morning | evening
    entry fees:
    weekdays 200 250
    weekends 250 300

    iceskating:
    weekdays 250 300
    weekends 300 350

    entry fees are credits u can use for any activity u do thereon.this means u only pay 50 extra if for example ur doing iceskating

    bowlings the same as entry fees whichever applicable

    i only asked about these 2.it’ll be helpful for every one if mod can inlude this info in his post

    p.s, membership applicable to iceskating from 1st feb 2008


  28. enthusiast (unregistered) on January 13th, 2008 @ 6:10 pm

    damn.
    where are my spaces that i used for formatting
    hope u guysdont have too much difficulty deciphering my last post


  29. Fary (unregistered) on January 18th, 2008 @ 9:27 pm

    I went to Arena on Monday, 14-01-08. I enjoyed every bit of that place, although most of the activites are yet to open. The interior and the atmosphere is great and cleanliness is highly taken care of. The best part is the ice skating rink which has opened here in Karachi for the first time and is attracting alot of people. The snacks were superb. During the weekdays it is ofcourse less crowded and more enjoyable. Cameras SHOULD be allowed inside to capture all the fun! Keep it uP


  30. Fary (unregistered) on January 18th, 2008 @ 9:29 pm

    I went to Arena on Monday, 14-01-08. I enjoyed every bit of that place, although most of the activites are yet to open. The interior and the atmosphere is great and cleanliness is highly taken care of. The best part is the ice skating rink which has opened here in Karachi for the first time and is attracting alot of people. The snacks were superb. During the weekdays it is ofcourse less crowded and more enjoyable. Cameras SHOULD be allowed inside to capture all the fun! Keep it uP


  31. Fary (unregistered) on January 18th, 2008 @ 9:29 pm

    I went to Arena on Monday, 14-01-08. I enjoyed every bit of that place, although most of the activites are yet to open. The interior and the atmosphere is great and cleanliness is highly taken care of. The best part is the ice skating rink which has opened here in Karachi for the first time and is attracting alot of people. The snacks were superb. During the weekdays it is ofcourse less crowded and more enjoyable. Cameras SHOULD be allowed inside to capture all the fun! Keep it uP



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