Skiing in the middle of the desert is possible in Dubai. In this city, unimaginable activities like skiing or flying through skyscrapers are a reality due to the large entertainment, fun, and luxury projects of the most emblematic site in the United Arab Emirates.
Although it may seem incredible, snow lovers can enjoy it without leaving Dubai, and even though this place has temperatures above 40 degrees in summer, at the Emirates Mall, the option is within reach and is one of the most fun.
How to ski in the desert: the largest slope in the world is in Dubai
The numbers of Ski Dubai, the largest indoor ski slope in the world, are exorbitant, and as happens in this city, the measurements always exceed records. In this case, the slope has unimaginable dimensions and covers 22,500 square meters, which is equivalent to 3 football fields. It is also 85 meters high, which is almost the height of 25 stories, and 80 meters wide, with a capacity for 1,500 people.
Those who choose to visit will forget that they are in the middle of the desert and will enjoy a winter environment typical of the most iconic ski slopes in the world. To make the experience complete, it is also possible to practice snowboarding here and meet the penguins, who are part of the attraction but require a special ticket.
A snow paradise for skiing in the heat
The curious thing about Ski Dubai is not only its penguins and dimensions, but also its learning alternatives and courses for beginners. This space aims to establish itself as a ski center in its own right, offering the same options as the most recognized ones. Therefore, here you can take ski and snowboard lessons year-round.
The more adventurous can be at ease, as there are different levels of difficulty to suit all tastes. This slope has five runs of varying difficulty, with the longest being 400 meters. Additionally, it includes a “black run,” which is the most challenging to ski in this entire course. The interesting thing about this place is how they maintain a temperature of -1ºC during the day and -6ºC at night. They have an extremely efficient insulation system that creates new snow. This new snow is formed by spraying cold water from the ceiling through the snow cannons, and with the low temperatures, it turns into flakes.
