With temperatures in excess of 48°C, Dubai might not seem the obvious place to build a ski slope, but even the laws of physics are no match for millions of petro dollars.

Since 2005 the Mall of the Emirates has been home to Ski Dubai, a 22,500m² snow covered playground. The sci-fi looking structure houses 5 runs including the world’s first indoor black run, a freestyle zone and even live penguins?!? Tenner for the first shredder to jib a Gentoo….