Ever wondered what it’s like to ski in the desert? While at first thought it may sound like a dull-witted idea, what if it were true? A city that is known for its technological advancements and turning dreams into reality has done the same with the concept of skiing in Dubai. Not just any indoor park, but Ski Dubai is the world’s third-largest indoor theme park. Nestled in the famous Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai Snow Park is a one-of-a-kind attraction that presents the opportunity to enjoy snow and ice for visitors in the middle of the desert.
Irrespective of whether the participant is a beginner or a pro, Ski Dubai can be enjoyed by everyone of all age groups. The activities here include skiing, snowboarding, zip lining, and penguin encounters. It comes across as the ultimate winter paradise for tourists and locals who wish to escape the scorching heat of the city and partake in snow activities. Being a family-friendly place, where families can engage in huge snowball fights or meet with adorable penguins. This attraction has plenty to offer.
Snow Park
Being one of the largest indoor snow parks in the world, it covers an area of 3000 square meters. Visitors here can participate in a wide range of activities such as tobogganing, tubing, sledding, and snowball fights. Furthermore, they can also explore ice caves, climb the ice wall, or slide down through a giant snowball zorb.
Ski Slope
Considered to be the biggest highlight of Ski Dubai Snow Park, the Ski Slope allows participants to ski or snowboard their way down a 400-meter-long slope with a 60-meter vertical drop. This slope presents four runs of varying difficulty, which range from green to black and cater to all skill levels. There are also fun and engaging lessons on learning how to ski and snowboard from licensed instructors, or even rent equipment and clothing from the shop, which serves as the ideal memento of Ski Dubai.
Snow Penguins
Here, visitors can interact with penguins in their natural habitat. They can indulge in some fun penguin shows or even book an encounter session to get up close and personal with them. It is not just restricted to feeding them food, these friendly penguins can also be hugged, loved, and even make great companions for a good session of photography.
Ski School
This is for all the ski enthusiasts who wish to learn how to ski and snowboard like a pro. From learning the basics to honing their skills under the guidance of professional instructors. Participants can choose from group or private lessons, or simply enroll in a ski camp or freestyle academy, which is best suited for the locals. It also provides special training programs like adaptive skiing which is for people with disabilities.
Snow Bullet
A high-octane zip line adventure that takes you across the ski slope at a speed of up to 150 km/Hr. Here, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of Ski Dubai Snow Park as they soar through the air or compete with a friend in a dual zip line. However, there are a couple of criteria to be eligible to be able to participate in the zip line activity.
- Min Age – 8 Years
- Minimum height – 120 cm Tall
Operating Hours of Ski Dubai
- Sunday – Wednesday: 10 AM to 11 PM (Last Entry at 9:30 PM)
- Thursday: 10 AM to 12 AM ( Last entry at 10:30 PM)
- Friday – Saturday: 9 AM – 12 AM ( Last Entry at 10:30 PM)
Packages for Ski Dubai
- Ski Dubai Snow Fun – 240 AED
- Ski Dubai Snow Plus – 275 AED
- Ski Dubai Snow Premium – 410 AED
Conclusion
Being more than an oasis of fun and adventure, Ski Dubai is a place for learning and discovery. Aside from participating in and enjoying the activities, visitors can also indulge in the history and culture of skiing, as well as the environmental and social aspects of snow and ice.
