The Middle East is working hard to build on its winter sport offering to attract tourists looking for something a bit different.
For those with a more adventurous spirit, Pakistan in the wider region has several incredible ski resorts.
It's technically not real snow at Ski Dubai of course, yet this wintry wonderland remains hugely popular with tourists and residents who enjoy speeding down a 1,300-ft-long slope – or indeed tobogganing, bobsledding, ziplining, zorb balling, and hanging out with penguins. For serious ski enthusiasts, the spectacular slopes of Lebanon are a particular draw due to scenic mountains covered by the white stuff from December to April.Andreea Campeanu | Getty Images News | Getty Images
One hidden gem — the Naltar Ski Resort in the Gilgit–Baltistan region in the extreme north of the country — boasts Pakistan's highest chairlift and hosts major ski, ice hockey and snowboarding competitions. Naltar itself is a picturesque pine-scented village known for its wildlife and magnificent mountain scenery.
Erciyes Ski Centre has been set at Mount Erciyes the highest summit of Anatolia, and located 25km south of Erciyes Province.Back in the United Arab Emirates, as the country tries to move away from oil and toward tourism as its main economic driver, there's a surge in new attractions aimed at pulling in global sports lovers over the winter months by offering top facilities for activities more traditionally enjoyed in the spring and summer.
This month Dubai is also about to open EmiratesPadPro, the largest padbol facility in the world – padbol being a cross between soccer, tennis, volleyball and squash. Ever quick to capitalize on a hot trend, Dubai is looking to latch on to the booming global padsports scene by offering this impressive home for it in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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