Experience Snow in the Middle of the Desert

Let’s experience something impossible in a desert city; skiing in Dubai. Located inside Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai offers one of the most unique leisure experiences in the Middle East.

1/27/20261 min read

Even from a distance, this place is easy to recognize—it is the sloped structure built on top of the mall. Surrounded by charming lodges and restaurants, it offers a truly unique experience where you can ski while looking through windows at people shopping inside the mall.

This snow park covers 4,500 square meters and is the third-largest indoor ski resort in the world, and the first of its kind in the Middle East.

You can experience real snow and a true winter atmosphere all year round, with temperatures maintained at minus 4°C.

Inside, you can enjoy a wide range of activities such as walking through the snow, taking ski and snowboard lessons, building snowmen, rolling downhill inside a Zorb Ball, riding a bobsled, and exploring ice caves.

You can also try ziplining over the snow or take a chairlift to the top of the slope and ski your way down. For thrill seekers, the Mountain Thriller ride takes you up to 150 meters high at speeds of 40 km/h.

As part of a global wildlife conservation program, Ski Dubai is home to adorable King and Gentoo penguins. Visitors can meet them up close and learn about their habitat, diet, and breeding.

The funds generated from these experiences contribute to penguin conservation and research efforts.

Do not miss the “March of the Penguins,” which takes place several times a day. This is a free activity for visitors at the Snow Park, where you can watch the penguins walk in a line.

When it gets cold, you can warm yourself with a hot chocolate at one of the cafés or at North 28, which features an Alpine-style setting.

If you feel tired after activities, you can relax at Après while enjoying Italian dishes and watching others ski, or dine at Din Tai Fung.

After your meal, you can unwind by watching a movie at VOX Cinemas.

That is why, when visiting Dubai, this is an experience you should not miss.