Who knew that in Dubai – a city known for its hot and humid climate – it can snow all year round? Ski Dubai maintains a constant temperature of -4 ° C throughout the year, making it the third largest indoor ski resort in the world. It is located in the Mall of the Emirates, one of the most popular shopping malls in Dubai. Today, MyBayut takes you to the first and largest indoor ski resort in the UAE.
About MOE Ski Dubai
The indoor ski resort was opened to the public in November 2005 and covers an area of 22,500 square meters. This is considered one of the most exciting things to do in Dubai. This adventurous resort boasts an 85-meter-high mountain top, which is the equivalent of a 25-story building! One of the things that tourists often like to do in the park is to climb to the top of the mountain and enjoy a thrilling mountain thriller that will take you at a speed of 46 kilometers per hour! Of course, this trip is not for the faint of heart!
By jumping on a chair lift or leaning on a T-pole, you can enjoy a magnificent view of 6,000 tons of snow in the middle of the desert.
Activities in Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai offers plenty of fun for winter sports enthusiasts. You can only learn the basics of skiing or train with a professional instructor to help you jump off the 10m slope! The park has a dedicated freestyle area. Ski Dubai also offers you a variety of activities. You can meet penguins by booking the Snow Penguin Package at Ski Dubai. They also have a snow park full of fun. Here are some fun activities at Ski Dubai.
Meet the penguins
One of the best things about Ski Dubai is that it is more than just a ski resort. In addition to fun on the snow, Ski Dubai also gives visitors the opportunity to encounter one of the most interesting birds in the animal kingdom – the penguins. The best part is that the penguins are very friendly to people, so you can observe them in their natural environment and even take pictures with them at Ski Dubai.
Penguin encounters are also one of the most popular activities for children and adults at Ski Dubai. Below are some of the packages you can choose from. All Penguin Meetings start at 12:00 and are held every 30 minutes until 21:00.
- Meet Friend Peng (AED 230) – You have 40 minutes where you can meet two penguins, Ghent and Emperor Penguins, and learn all about them. They also give a locker.
- Snow Plus – Penguin Encounter (AED 520) – here you have 75 minutes to meet these two penguins and learn all about them. You also have the option to take a photo with a penguin, which you can bring as a souvenir, and a free hot chocolate drink to keep warm.
- Ultimate Peng-Friend (AED 890). This gives you unlimited access to Snow Park rides, one cable car ride and the Mountian Thriller, and a 75-minute meeting with Peng. It also features lockers, hot chocolate drinks and photographs, and souvenirs.
Swimming with Penguins (AED 1,390) – Includes everything from Ultimate Peng-Friend plus a 15-minute course to swimming with penguins.
Slide down the slope
The first thing to do at Dubai Emirates Ski Mall is head to the ski slopes to enjoy skiing. You can try the slopes yourself or enroll in a ski school as part of a group. Everyone, from children to adults, can take individual courses with qualified instructors. Ski school is a really good way to improve your skiing skills in a safe and fun environment.
You can choose from five different slope packages (depending on difficulty level and length). All following Dubai ski tickets are per person for adults and children, including clothing/equipment rental and changing rooms.
- 2-Hour Slope Pass (AED 210) – Enjoy 2 hours of fun tasting on the slopes.
- Full day lift pass (AED 310) This Ski Dubai ticket allows you to visit the ski slopes all day, wear wool gloves and enjoy a 20% discount in the UAE.
- SkiFly Slope (AED 305): Here you can explore the snow park and try certain rides, and you also have two hours to go down the slope. You can also take two free flights in the famous iFLY Dubai skydiving indoor jumper!
- Snow plus Slope (AED 340): Unlimited use of snow park rides and an exclusive experience that can include: 2-hour slope, 40-minute penguin encounter, snow pool ride, or ski / snowboard lesson. This package also offers a 20% discount for residents.
- Snow Premium Slope (AED 490) is the best ski ticket package in Dubai! It includes unlimited access to the snow park and all of its rides, a 40-minute penguin encounter, and a choice between downhill skiing lessons or ski/snowboard lessons.
The Snow Park
This area is 4500 square meters. In the snow park, you can make your own snowman, ride a sled or sled. You can even climb the tower or explore the covered ice cave.
Below are the tickets for Ski Dubai where you can explore the snow park.
- Snow Park (AED 190). This pass gives you one-time entry to Ski Dubai Snow Park and you can ride it as many times as you like. You may even have the opportunity to take part in the Zorb Ball.
- Classic Snow (AED 256) – This package allows unlimited use of the snow park rides, mountain thriller and cable car.
- Ski-Fly Snow Classic (AED 305) – Unlimited use of snow park attractions, one mountain attraction and one cable car ride, plus 20% discount for residents. They also offer you two flights to iFLY Dubai where you can choose between a 2-hour descent, a 40-minute penguin encounter, a snow pool ride, or a 60-minute ski / snowboard lesson.
- Snow Plus (AED 340) – In addition to unlimited use of all the snow park rides, you can also participate in slope courses, exploration courses, snow pool rides or penguin encounters. You will also be given a pair of woolen gloves and a locker.
- Snow Premium (AED 490) – This popular Ski Dubai package offers a choice of 40 minutes of penguin contact, a slope pass or 60 minutes of snowboarding / skiing lessons, unlimited access to snow parks and attractions, lockers, waterproof gloves and a photo album. You can also get hot chocolate, food and hand warmers in this offer.
You can call Ski Dubai management at + 971-800-386.
All in all, this is one of the must-see attractions in Dubai. Parents looking for cool indoor activities in Dubai for their kids will find Ski Dubai a good choice. Many activities at Ski Dubai are sure to come in handy for young and young children alike.
UAE residents can also get discounted tickets at Ski Dubai by showing UAE ID. You can also host social events, school trips and birthdays at Ski Dubai. While this is undoubtedly one of the biggest attractions in the shopping paradise, there are many other things to do in the Mall of the Emirates.
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Nearby attractions, such as this snow park, also ensure that the weekend is never boring. Another great place to get an adrenaline rush is XDubai, the extreme sports center in the region.