Cooking up a Storm in Dubai

By Thomas Lane2022-06-15T06:00:00

The world’s first rollercoaster integrated into a building’s structure gives thrill seekers the ride of their lives

Dubai takes the concept of anchor attractions in shopping malls to pull in the crowds to a new level. Those visiting the Dubai Mall can enjoy one of the world’s highest observation decks at the top of the Burj Kalifa among other treats including an Olympic-sized skating rink and an aquarium. Other malls feature indoor skiing on real snow as well as the usual cinemas and restaurants.

In Dubai, shopping malls are the place for people to meet, eat and be entertained because it is too hot outside for large parts of the year. This explains why Dubai, a city of three million people, has 65 shopping malls covering an area of more than five square kilometres.

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