Ski Dubai
Majid Al Futtaim Investments
Mall of the Emirates
Industry Segment
Customer
Majid Al Futtaim Investments
Mall of the Emirates
Dubai United Arab Emirates
Background
The snow dome is the centrepiece of the Mall of the Emirates, which with more than 450 stores is believed to be the largest shopping mall outside North America at the time of construction.
The aim was to create a learning experience for all visitors, even those who are not interested in skiing.
For instance, children won‘t need to rely on text books to find out what a mountain looks like, or what snow feels like, they will be able to see it for themselves.
This is the first real indoor snow centre in the Middle East.
It is the largest indoor ski slope operating in the world with 5 different runs for skiers and snowboarders as well as après ski zones, a snow play area with ice caverns and tobogganing.
The slope itself is built like an upsidedown “L” and is 400 meters long with a width range of 60 to 80 meters. A high speed quad chair lift takes skiers from the main entry point up to whatever level suits their expertise.
Up to 1,500 people are able to use the ski slopes at any given time.
Short description of the solution
The heart of the complete refrigeration installation is formed by three GEA Grasso GmbH screw compressors.
By utilizing a state of the art PLC based control system, the screw compressors unload their capacities exactly matching the cooling demand and reducing their power consumption.
The more than 25 GEA Goedhart Coolers provide the inside "freezing conditions" worthy of a winter landscape.
Majid Al Futtaim Investments has chosen to work with Adearest and GEA Grasso International in combination with reliable GEA Grasso equipment because of the expertise, support and advice that Grasso could give them during the process.
Project manager Mr. Ali Sleiman of Adearest:
“We are a local refrigeration contractor who can design and build such projects and be in a position to offer the project at a very attractive price“. Ali was the contact on site and guided the complete design and execution of the project. Regardless of who uses the expertly contoured slope, one thing is for sure: The Dubai slope offers some of the best conditions for skiing around the world!
Key figures
Capacity in kW (at temperature level): 2600 kW @ -22
Refrigerant: R-717 (NH3)
Secondary refrigerant: Glycol
Contractor
Company: Adearest
Year of installation: 2005
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