This is the only place in the world where one can enjoy
skiing when outside temperature in peak summer is plus 48 Deg C !!!! |
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This photo attached which shows construction phase as
well. Money talks too much here & you will agree after seeing this!!!!! |
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The largest Snowdome in the world, containing the world's
third largest Indoor Ski Slope, has opened in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai. |
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Ski Dubai, 85m high by 80m wide, has to cope with average
outside winter temperatures of 25C and summer temperatures soaring above
40C. |
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The temperature inside is maintained at -1 or -2C. Arabs
who prefer to wear their traditional kandouras can hire black, knee-length
padded coats. |
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The 22,500sq/m of piste are covered with 6,000 metric
tons of manufactured snow all year round. The $272m resort is the latest
project in the emirate which is seeking to become a major tourism hub. |
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"Snow in the desert is such a Unique experience
for locals who have never seen snow," said Ski Dubai's chief executive,
Phil Taylor. |
