Ski Dubai

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"An indoor ski complex with snow-covered slopes that serves as a popular way to escape Dubai’s extreme summer heat; its indoor ‘mountains’ are highlighted as part of the city’s creative, air-conditioned entertainment offerings that let visitors beat the heat and enjoy attractions year-round, often with easier reservations and shorter queues during the low-season summer months." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"An indoor ski resort that maintains freezing temperatures year-round to offer skiing, lessons, a chairlift, and even live penguins—an example of the city's ability to deliver novel, climate-contrasting experiences under one destination roof." - Latifah Al-Hazza Latifah Al-Hazza Latifah Al-Hazza is a Chicago-based travel journalist, documentary filmmaker, and co-founder of Femscape Sojourns, a boutique women's travel company. Her work has appeared in CNN Travel, The New York Times, Insider, Reader's Digest, Business Insider Australia, Harper’s Bazaar, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"Located inside the Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai brings snow to the desert with an indoor slope for skiing and snowboarding, twin-track bobsled experiences, and the chance to hang out with resident gentoo and king penguins." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slopes. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"It's All Downhill From Here Admit it; you're curious. A ski hill in the middle of the desert, on the Persian Gulf, no less, is as wild an idea as humankind has ever concocted—but isn't dreaming big what Dubai is all about? The slopes at Ski Dubai are no substitute for Jackson Hole or Vail, of course, but then again, they're not supposed to be. You go simply for the experienceof leaving a housewares shop, sauntering down the hall, and hitting the slopes. Allthe gear required can be rented at Ski Dubai: They even have long overcoats for women in abayas. You can ski or sled, roll down the hill in inflatable plastic balls, frolic with penguins, or even just ride the chairlifts back and forth. When you'refinished skiing, you can head back into the mall for a meal or a movie. You know, just another day in Dubai."

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"In the middle of a mall in the desert, the world's third-largest indoor ski slope is a sight to behold. A daily lift ticket will run you about $138 (excluding equipment rentals), while a Snow Daycation pass, which primarily provides access to the non-skiing parts of the mountain like tubing, costs $75 per person, and you should plan to get there early. The place is filled with families with kids, most of whom are taking part in various rides, penguin visits and the Snow Cinema instead of skiing. If you're here to shred, there are two runs and a dedicated freestyle area (but Vail this is not)." - Melinda Healy