Is Dubai's Indoor Ski Resort the Coolest Place in the Desert?

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In summary, Dubai has opened an indoor ski resort, the first of its kind in the world, just minutes away from its hot beaches. The resort has a black-run and is attached to a mall. The energy bill for maintaining a -2° temperature inside while the outside temperature is 40°C+ must be unimaginable. The idea of building indoor beaches in places like New England is suggested.
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DUBAI (AFP) - Skiing has officially started at Dubai's new indoor Alpine ski resort, offering the world's first indoor black-run just minutes away from the Arabian desert emirate's sun-baked beaches.

Bizarre - an indoor ski resort in Dubai! Their energy bill must be unimaginable... 40°C+ degrees outside, -2° inside.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051202/lf_afp/afplifestyleuaedubaiski
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/53F8D9E9-E3EA-4BFC-BDE1-7F867DFFD92C.htm
official site
 
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rachmaninoff said:
Bizarre - an indoor ski resort in Dubai! Their energy bill must be unimaginable... 40°C+ degrees outside, -2° inside.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051202/lf_afp/afplifestyleuaedubaiski
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/53F8D9E9-E3EA-4BFC-BDE1-7F867DFFD92C.htm
official site
I watched a Discovery Channel show about this last week. It's pretty cool, they have a mall attached to it as well (although the ski resort is the main attraction).
 
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Perhaps these investors can be persuaded to build nice warm, bright, indoor beaches in New England?... After shoveling 12" of "partly cloudy" off the driveway and walks, it might be nice to go hang with some young lovelies and drink a "boat drink" (blatant Buffet plug).
 

FAQ: Is Dubai's Indoor Ski Resort the Coolest Place in the Desert?

What is Dubai's Indoor Ski Resort?

Dubai's Indoor Ski Resort is an artificial snow-covered ski slope located inside the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East and covers an area of 22,500 square meters.

How did Dubai's Indoor Ski Resort come about?

The idea for Dubai's Indoor Ski Resort originated from the hot desert climate of Dubai and the desire to provide a unique and novel experience for tourists and locals. It was opened in 2005 and has since become a popular tourist attraction.

How is the ski slope kept cool in such a hot desert climate?

The ski slope is kept cool through a sophisticated cooling system that maintains a temperature of -4 degrees Celsius. This system uses a combination of insulation, refrigeration, and air conditioning to maintain the temperature and prevent melting of the snow.

What activities can be done at Dubai's Indoor Ski Resort?

In addition to skiing and snowboarding, visitors can also enjoy sledding, zorbing, and even meeting penguins at the resort. There is also a snow park for children and a variety of restaurants and cafes for a break from the slopes.

Is Dubai's Indoor Ski Resort the only indoor ski resort in the world?

No, Dubai's Indoor Ski Resort is not the only indoor ski resort in the world. There are several others located in countries such as Germany, Japan, and the United States. However, it is the only indoor ski resort in the Middle East and is known for its grand scale and unique location in the desert.

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