A mountain-skier in the middle of the desert - this is probably possible only in Dubai. This fairy tale was implemented in the United Arab Emirates. To see the miracle, created by the hands of people, it is enough to come to the Mall of Emirates ("Mall of Emirates"). It is here that the ski resort "Ski Dubai" works.
What is offered to tourists
"Ski Dubai" is the only ski resort in the Middle East. And it is no wonder, climatic conditions do not allow us to arrange winter fun here. But the residents of the Arab Emirates also want to play snowballs, go skiing and tubing, so they literally made themselves snow under the roof. Artificial snow does not melt under the sun, therefore "Ski Dubai" is open all year round.
In the ski resort of Dubai there are all: cable lifts, slopes for skiing, snowboarding and tubing, rental of equipment and so on. Moreover, in "Ski Dubai" even give out winter clothes. The only thing for the purposes of hygiene is not provided with hats and gloves, so if traveling in Dubai, you plan to go for a couple of hours in the winter, grab these familiar to the Russians elements of the wardrobe from home.
"Ski Dubai" occupies 25 thousand square meters. m "Mall of the Emirates". It can accommodate about 1,500 visitors a day.
In the complex you will find five slopes of different difficulty levels. There is a separate track for snowboarding with a length of 90 m. Skating and visiting the Snow Park are paid separately. The full-day ticket costs 300 AED, two hours - 180 AED. For children - 240 and 150 AED, respectively. In Snow Park adults can get by paying 100 AED, children - 80 AED.
Newcomers to "Ski Dubai" can use the services of instructors to get the basics of skiing and snowboarding. There is an opportunity to practice with a professional individually or as part of a group. Groups are formed according to the level of preparedness of athletes and count from eight to ten people.
In "Ski Dubai" there is a special playground for children, called the Polar Bear Club. While parents are riding, young tourists pass the quest with animators.
"Ski Dubai" offers its visitors and places for recreation. Where in Dubai can you sit by the real fireplace? In the St. Moritz Cafe. Just imagine: you are wrapped in a blanket, listening to the crackle of the fire, and watching the window for the children playing in the snow.
In St. Moritz Cafe can be refreshed well: aromatic steaks, grilled meats, a large selection of salads, snacks (both hot and cold), as well as amazing Arab desserts. For young visitors of the "Mall of the Emirates" a special children's menu has been developed here.
Avalanche Cafe is an open terrace right in the middle of the slope. Here, hungry athletes can almost immediately eat a couple of sandwiches or taste drinks. If such food does not allow you to get enough, a bowl of hot soup is at your service.
How to get here
You can get to the "Mall of the Emirates" by taxi or metro, the shopping center is located at the same station. Find the "Ski Dubai" in the mall will not be difficult - signs are everywhere.
If traveling independently, then you need to get on Sheikh Zayed Road and move down this street. Address of the "Mall of the Emirates": Dubai, Al-Barsha, 1.
All prices are for July 2014