The first indoor ski resort in the Middle East, Ski Dubai, is located within the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. The resort covers about 3,000 square meters and features five different runs of varying length and difficulty. For beginners, the resort offers ski lessons with professional instructors.
Ski Dubai
Mall of the Emirates
Shiekh Zayed Road
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04 409 4000
skidxb.com
The Dubai Ski Dome has been under construction since 2006. The plan is for the resort to be contained inside a large dome made of steel and glass. Inside the dome, there will be several forms of entertainment, including several ski runs, ski lifts, and even polar bears. There is currently no schedule date for the completion of construction.
About two hours from Dubai, Lebanon offers two ski resorts. In the Cedar Mountains of Northern Lebanon, The Cedars Ski Resort, offers several attractions. It is an outdoor ski resort located 2,000 meters above sea level. Faraya Mzaar Kfardebian Ski Resort is located in central Lebanon. It contains over 40 slopes and several ski tracks, totaling nearly 80 km long.
