SSAWS Ski Dome

Advantages: first ski slopes in Dubai, one of a kind, lots to do, family fun
Disadvantages: a sore bum from falling down so much!

...The Ski Dubai attraction in Dubai is another one of the Sheikhs attempts to get Dubai on the map as being one of the top tourist areas in the world. This idea was really a case of turning the impossible into possible. As Dubai has all year round sun, beaches etc snow was to be out of the question, although I do remember a few years ago some snow flakes did fall in Dubai. A ski slope in Dubai is unbeleivable but yet a reality. It makes Dubai a place that has everything to offer. The dubai ski dome will also ultimately come in Dubais favour for when they will make a bid for the Olympics because no one can now object that due to dubais climate there is no snow there! LOCATION It opened in 2005 and is located on the most used and known road in Dubai, The Sheikh Zayed Road. The ski slope is in the Emirates Mall, another well known place... Read review

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Advantages: Real snow!!! Need I say more?
Disadvantages: Obviously not local to everyone and can be a pain to get there

...out on to the slope and we started our lesson. From there he was brilliant! To say my partner had never skiied before this teacher had him skiing from the top of the slope by about 3/4 of the way through the lesson. We have booked our next 2 hours for a months time. He even let us, because it was quiet, have a half an hour extra on the slope for practice. The Snow Dome - a bit of info! The snow dome itself, I think, is excellent. It is just one bog slope and, (admittedly we went on Tuesday so it was quiet), it does feel big enough for a lot of people. There is a coffee shop that you can sit in also to view the slopes while you are supping on your hot drink! It is quite cold in there, (for obvious reasons), but wasn't cold enough to make your fingers drop off. What to wear We are very under equipped but what we had... Read review

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Advantages: shops
Disadvantages: None

...Milton Keynes is officially the fastest growing 'city' in the country - possibly in Europe. It has Ultra Modern facilities including the Fantastic Ski Dome and Leisure complex - known as XTreme. I think this as well as the brand New Theatre district just adds compliment to the already impressive city and it's surroundings. The streets are all layed out in very easy to get about by, and the shopping centre is fantastic for shopping and there's loads of new shops and restaurants opening soon. The actual city itself is home to loads of leisure places like the Leisure Plaza and the Hockey Stadium - and has loads of cycle paths and lakes etc.. I think that this is a great place to live near - live in - or just visit for a day.... Read review

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