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Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates is the Middle Easts first indoor ski center. Whether youre a newbie or a pro, Ski Dubai offers an amazing setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding or just playing in the snow whatever your level.

Youll discover 22,500 square metres of snow spread over five runs of varying difficulty, from the bunny slope to the black run, along with a freestyle area for snowboarders and tobogganers

From tube slides, slopes and jumps to a 3,000-metre interactive Snow Park and Zip Wire, this is an indoor ski resort that has it all. Look out over the amazing views from the chairlift, shoot down the toboggan run, or simply play and have fun in the snowy setting with your family.

Choose from five exhilarating fun runs, the longest being 400 meters with a 60-metre drop. If youre a confident skier, why not impress your friends by taking on the worlds first indoor black run? Or, if youre feeling a little rusty, how about brushing up your skills over at the Freestyle Zone?
If you have your children in tow, you could treat them to skiing lessons at the ski school with a qualified instructor. And you neednt worry about bringing your own equipment; the center will provide you with all the kit you need for the day.

The alpine caf is ideal for sipping hot chocolate in minus four degrees.

Dont forget to pay a visit to the resident King Penguins and colony of Gentoo while youre here; watching them play and have fun under the water together is simply adorable.

With all this skiing and snowboarding, youre bound to work up an appetite. The centers restaurants will have you thinking youre at the heart of the Alps with its themed cafes; choose between Avalanche Caf and St Moritz Caf, then head down to the Snow Pro shop for a touch of retail therapy.

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