Dubai is getting competition as the world’s largest indoor snow play park is set to open in the UAE’s capital. Abu Dhabi’s upcoming Reem Mall will be home to the park that will span 125,000 square feet and include activities such as sledging, zorbing and luge. Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates currently holds the title of the largest indoor snow park in the GCC. Reem Mall will cost AED 3.7 billion to build with about 450 stores and 85 food and beverage outlets. It is expected to open in 2018.
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