The first indoor ski resort in the Middle East that offers an amazing setting of snow is Ski Dubai. There are endless possibilities for outdoor sports such as snowboarding, skiing and tobogganing in this place which must be visited during Dubai travel. This place encompasses some 22,500 square meters of real snow all year round. Ski Dubai is a part of Majid Al Futtaim Group of Companies. The 5 runs in Ski Dubai differ in height, gradient and difficulty. The longest run is of 400 meters with a fall of over 60 meters. Visitors can test their skills black run which is the first indoor one of its kind or take up practice in the gentle beginner slopes. Snowboarders and skiers at varying skill levels can enjoy various slopes. The freestyle zone is also a place where snowboarders can also practice their stunts. The massive interactive Snow Park, of 3000 square meters is the biggest indoor snow park in the world. You’ll be provided with ski clothing and equipment and need not worry about these things either. Ski Dubai offers visitors ski and snow board equipment also. This place is a must see and a superb Dubai attraction which must not be missed during your visit to Dubai.
There are several themed restaurants that you can enjoy in this place during Dubai travel. These include the Avalanche Café at the mid-station and the St Moritz Café at the entrance to Ski Dubai, which gives beautiful views of the slope. Snow Pro, the exclusive retail shop has expert staff who will be able to give advice regarding your equipment needs. You can also know the basics of skiing or snowboarding from the instructors. Various slopes are available that can be enjoyed by skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. Snowboarders can also hone their talents on the 90-metre long quarter pipe.
You can enjoy the following facilities in the snow park during Dubai travel:
- Qualified instructors to teach you skiing etc
- Use of best clothing and equipment that is included in the ticket price
- Changing areas with locker facility
- Latest and modern ticketing system
- Private rooms for kids
- Snow Pro –Exclusive retail shop
- St Moritz Café and Avalanche Café
Ski Dubai Snow Park
The world’s largest Snow Park can really leave visitors breathless and lies in Ski Dubai. This place lies on 3000 square meters of snow and is one of the popular Dubai attractions.
Visitors can also enjoy the snow cavern filled with amazing sights and great experiences and the snowball throwing gallery that will enable you to have an unforgettable journey. The large observation tower in the snow park gives a superb view of the Ski Dubai main slope. Parents can engage in fun activities with their children and can build a snowman while on the hills. The magical setting gets completed with regular snowfalls which will surprise you by adding more excitement to this great snow experience amidst deserts.
Situated inside a huge sloping metal skin Ski Dubai can be fittingly called the snowy wonderland of Dubai. It looks like the fuselage of a giant aircraft standing on top of the shopping mall. Eventhough it is hot and humid outside this snowy winter wonderland helps you have hours of fun and excitement in a park and a ski slope that’s half a kilometre long.
You can enter the Ski park from mall directly and you get your free outer garments and snow boots. Helmets are provided, but gloves and woolen hats are not included. Many sizes of such garments are made available top adults and children of many ages.
The right hand side is for the snow park and the left entrance is for skiers. You can enter an icy grotto after passing through a set of double doors. The place also has excellent sound effects. There are several things to do in the snow park such as toboggan rides, and a double bob sleigh run. You can also watch the skiers descend by standing on the top of the tower.
There’s a view up the slope, from the end of the snow park which disappears round a 60 degree bend. This is the 400m / 1200 ft ski run. Skiers can make use of the chair lift to go to the top. Going to Ski Dubai can be a superb experience during Dubai travel.