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Ski Dubai in Dubai Emirates Mall started in December 2005 is the worlds third largest indoor ski slope. The slopes are 280 feet high (85m) and 262 feet wide (80m) wide, with a capacity of 1500 guests. Temperatures stay just below freezing—cold enough to be refreshing. Kids and parents like will have fun in the interactive Snow Park, which at well over 30,000 square feet is the largest indoor snow park in the world.

There are some 450 high-end retail shops at the Mall of Emirates including Gucci, Versace, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent, Bvlgari, Bottega Veneta, and famed British department stores Harvey Nichols and Debenhams.

Ski Dubai has 5 runs that vary in difficulty, height and steepness. Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels will enjoy these various slopes. The longest run being 400 meters with a fall of over 60 meters, making it the world’s first indoor black run.