Skiing In The Middle Of The Desert
Dubai Ski is perhaps the largest indoor ski facility in the world.
22,500m² that is covered with real snow all year round is an interesting proposition anywhere in the world, but in a city were it seldom rains a gigantic ski slope is just mind blowing.
Built in the year 2005 as part of the gargantuan Mall of the Emirates-the largest mall outside the US, Ski Dubai allows tourists to engage in winter sports in between sun bathing on the beaches.
The complex has five ski runs each with a different level of difficulty and varying height and gradient.
For experienced skiers the world's first ever black run (one of the most challenging slopes to ski on according to the international rating system) can be found here and will challenge even the best.
The Freestyle zone is a must-go for snowboarders it allows you to try out the most daring stunts on a variety of slopes.
The two main sections at Dubai Ski are Slope and SnowPark.
Snow Park is a large 3000 square meter facility that makes it the largest indoor snow park in the world.
When you enter SnowPark you are allowed to stay there for an unlimited period of time but once you exit it you aren't allowed to re-enter.
The area has different games and kids love running around and having snow ball fights and making snowmen.
Winter sports such as bobsledding, tobogganing are available, making it ideal for non skiers or snowboarders.
The Ski Dubai facility also has its Alpine themed cafes that serve delectable food.
; St Moritz Café is at the entrance and Avalanche Café is at mid-station offering beautiful views of the ski slope.
Any kind of equipment and training that is required is also available though it is a little pricy, but why complain these guys just brought the Alps to the desert! A couple of Dubai Hotels can be found that are in close proximity to the Ski Dubai complex.
However the best option for those who want to experience an Alpine adventure in the middle of the east is the Dubai Hotel that is located within the Mall complex as it offers scenic views of the ski slopes.
22,500m² that is covered with real snow all year round is an interesting proposition anywhere in the world, but in a city were it seldom rains a gigantic ski slope is just mind blowing.
Built in the year 2005 as part of the gargantuan Mall of the Emirates-the largest mall outside the US, Ski Dubai allows tourists to engage in winter sports in between sun bathing on the beaches.
The complex has five ski runs each with a different level of difficulty and varying height and gradient.
For experienced skiers the world's first ever black run (one of the most challenging slopes to ski on according to the international rating system) can be found here and will challenge even the best.
The Freestyle zone is a must-go for snowboarders it allows you to try out the most daring stunts on a variety of slopes.
The two main sections at Dubai Ski are Slope and SnowPark.
Snow Park is a large 3000 square meter facility that makes it the largest indoor snow park in the world.
When you enter SnowPark you are allowed to stay there for an unlimited period of time but once you exit it you aren't allowed to re-enter.
The area has different games and kids love running around and having snow ball fights and making snowmen.
Winter sports such as bobsledding, tobogganing are available, making it ideal for non skiers or snowboarders.
The Ski Dubai facility also has its Alpine themed cafes that serve delectable food.
; St Moritz Café is at the entrance and Avalanche Café is at mid-station offering beautiful views of the ski slope.
Any kind of equipment and training that is required is also available though it is a little pricy, but why complain these guys just brought the Alps to the desert! A couple of Dubai Hotels can be found that are in close proximity to the Ski Dubai complex.
However the best option for those who want to experience an Alpine adventure in the middle of the east is the Dubai Hotel that is located within the Mall complex as it offers scenic views of the ski slopes.