Snow Oman within the Mall of Oman situated in Muscat is a winter wonderland that provides mild reduction from the Sultanate’s scorching desert local weather. If, like us, you’re considering of heading right here to chill off this information consists of some useful details about visiting.
My women had been asking to go to Snow Oman because it opened in December 2022. We saved the expertise for the start of June after we all wanted a break from the 40°C+ warmth exterior.
Oman’s cooler months between October and March appeared a lifetime in the past.
Does it snow in Oman?
Oman could also be largely a desert nation however sure, it does snow in Oman. Throughout our first winter right here there was snow on Jabal Shams within the Hajar Mountains.
However don’t anticipate any pure snow showers on the coast in Muscat.
For snow on this a part of the Sultanate you’ll want to move to Snow Oman within the Mall of Oman.
What’s Snow Oman?
Snow Oman is the biggest snow park within the Center East. It consists of 14,830 sq. meters of the white stuff chilled to a refreshing -4°C.
Inside there’s 20 actions together with ringo runs, zorbs, icy slides, an ice rink, an arial journey and snowy play areas modelled on Omani landscapes. There’s a light-weight home, forts and even a frozen Treasure Ship in homage to Oman’s seafaring legend Sinbad.
Snow Oman is certainly one of three snow parks run by the identical firm within the Center East and North Africa with a fourth opening in Abu Dhabi quickly.
How a lot does it value?
After we visited in June 2023, admission value between 12.5 OMR and 19.5 OMR (about £34 and £41) per individual relying on the bundle you select. There was additionally a two day go for 21 OMR (about £43).
Kids aged beneath three-years-old get free entry. They won’t be able to go on all the rides however there are slides and toboggans that you may pull them round on.
You possibly can e book upfront and print your micro chipped wristband on the self service machines on the entrance. Or you should purchase your wristband on the day.
There’s no low cost for purchasing upfront.
Discover the freshest Snow Oman costs on its web site.
What’s included?
The essential snow park admission worth features a snow swimsuit – a onesie for teenagers and jacket and trousers for adults – plus snow boots, socks, fleece gloves and a helmet for anybody beneath 130cm.
You possibly can improve to totally different packages that embrace the arial Bullet Journey, ice skating, foods and drinks, water proof gloves and a penguin expertise.
If you happen to improve to incorporate ice skating all of the tools – skates, knee pads, helmet and skating aids – are supplied.
You can even pay additional for skilled pictures in entrance of an indication exterior the snow park.
What to put on to the snow park
Your snow gear is included within the admission worth however it’s a good suggestion to put on lengthy trousers, an extended sleeve T-shirt and socks beneath your snow swimsuit, particularly if you happen to really feel the chilly.
The youngsters’ snow fits include a hood however the adults’ jackets don’t, so convey a woolly hat if you wish to preserve your head heat. Hats are additionally that can be purchased within the ski store by the altering space.
There are free lockers within the altering room the place you’ll be able to retailer luggage and gadgets of clothes that you simply don’t want for the snow park.
There are additionally female and male solely altering areas with non-public cubicles.
Locations to eat at Snow Oman
There are two locations to heat up with foods and drinks inside Snow Oman: the Winter Terrace Cafe overlooking the snow park or the Ski Lodge Restaurant subsequent to the ice rink.
We are able to suggest a scorching chocolate on the Ski Lodge – it’s scrumptious.
You can even exit the snow park to eat at one of many many eating places within the Mall of Oman and are available again to the snow park later. Simply put your ski garments in one of many lockers and use your wristband to examine again in.
Snow Oman’s penguins
Snow Oman has a colony of six King and 6 Gentoo penguins, which had been bred at Ski Dubai. Its penguins originated from San Antonio within the USA.
If you wish to meet the penguins inside their ‘penguinarium’ you’ll be able to add this to your bundle for 7.5 OMR (about £16) per individual. Penguin experiences final for half-hour.
Nevertheless, there’s a viewing space in the primary snow park the place you’ll be able to see the penguins with out paying additional. The penguins come into the viewing space each two hours between 2pm and 8pm.
We additionally noticed two of the penguins having a swim within the morning.
Snow Oman Bullet Journey
In case you are afraid of heights it’s not for you!
I had a go and liked it. You’re secured in a harness and pulled up a brief incline earlier than coasting down a rail that winds and twists over the snow park.
If you happen to’ve ever achieved a zipper line you’ll know the harnesses can chaff. This one is extra like a seat. The harness is cushioned so it is vitally snug.
Bear in mind there’s a most weight restrict of 100kg for this journey. You’re not informed this earlier than paying in your ticket so if you happen to do purchase ‘Snow All Entry’ entry and weigh over 100kg you’ll not be permitted to journey.
Ice skating in Oman
The ice rink at Snow Oman is 475 sq. metres, which doesn’t make it the most important in Oman – Enjoyable Zone at Qurm boasts a 1,100 sq. metre actual ice rink – however it’s in probably the most wintery setting.
All of your skating tools, together with skating aids, is supplied and there’s no decrease age restrict for kids.
What’s one of the best age for visiting Snow Oman?
There’s something for everybody to do at Snow Oman however I’d not suggest bringing a child. It’s simply too chilly for them. Toddlers may have enjoyable within the snow however may additionally tire rapidly.
Everybody aged three and over has to pay for entry to Snow Oman and beneath 15s should be supervised by an grownup.
There’s no reductions for kids’s tickets but when you realize your youngsters wouldn’t need to attempt ice skating or the Bullet Journey lower your expenses by shopping for them a ‘Snow Park Cross’.
There are peak restrictions for some rides. Our women, aged eight and 10 and each taller than one meter 20 centimetres, had been capable of go on every thing.
Youthful kids can play within the Snow Blocks space the place you’ll be able to construct igloos and play on snow diggers. There’s additionally a digger journey.
Round the remainder of the park there’s the Treasure Ship and frost coated play areas set in Omani-style buildings.
How lengthy do you want?
Enable 20 minutes to purchase your wrist bands and to alter into your snow fits. At busier instances it will take longer.
The very best time to go to if you happen to don’t need to queue for snow fits and rides is firstly of the day. The snow park opens at 10am. It begins to get busy from 1pm.
As soon as inside we spent two hours exploring the park. That is the minimal time you’d ought to enable. We didn’t do every thing however had had sufficient time within the chilly by this level.
Youthful kids could get chilly sooner.
Your wristband is legitimate all day so you’ll be able to go and are available again.
When is Snow Oman open?
The snow park is open from 10am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 10am till midnight on Friday and Saturday.
The place is Oman’s snow park?
You’ll find the doorway to Snow Oman on stage three of the Mall of Oman. There are viewing home windows on Degree two and three as effectively.
We had a blast and would positively suggest checking it out, notably over the summer season months.
Extra issues to do in Muscat
If you happen to’ve obtained extra time to discover Muscat we are able to additionally suggest visiting the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Extra issues to do in Oman
When the climate permits we love days out in Oman’s unimaginable panorama together with its wadis.
Take a look at my submit all in regards to the Oman wadis we’ve visited and my guides to a few of the hottest ones:
We additionally skilled the Hajar Mountains, the Wahiba Sands desert and the historic metropolis of Nizwa throughout our Oman street journey. Learn extra about our seven day Oman itinerary.
