Monday 7 September 2009

Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai is claimed to be one of the largest indoor ski resorts in the world, with 22.500 square metres of indoor ski area. It is part of the Mall of the Emirates, which is one of the largest shopping malls in the world.
An extremely efficient insulation system is the key to maintain the temperature of -1 degrees Celsius during the day and -6 degrees during the night when the snow is produced.
Ski Dubai is part of the Majid Al Futtaim Group of Companies, a leader for shopping malls in the region. Ski Dubai has 5 runs of varying difficulties, the longest being 400 metres with a fall of over 60 metres. There are 22,500 square metres covered with real snow all year round. The temperature is maintained at a comfortable -1 to -2 degrees. It is 85 metres high and 80 metres wide. It has a 3,000 square metre Snow Park with a snow cavern. It has a full capacity of 1,500 guests.
Dubai Ski: Under construction
Dubai Ski: Completed project.
Dubai Ski: A resort regular.
Dubai Ski: A view of one of the runs.

Dubai Ski: Indoor winter wonderland