| In Dubai's desert climate averaging 40c in the | | | | offer, the chairs, although made from ice, have |
| summer and mid - high 20C in the winter months, the | | | | acrylic seat pads so the cold does not penetrate |
| last place you would expect to see in this desert | | | | parts that you'd rather remained at body |
| wonderland would be an ice café! But here in | | | | temperature! The lighting is run from special LED's |
| Dubai where all things are possible, Dubai has indeed | | | | that do not emit heat so as not to compromise the |
| created a café where the temperature is | | | | freezing temperatures the ice café operates |
| sub-zero, visitors are required to wear thermal suits | | | | at. Contrary to popular belief, the inside of the ice |
| and shoes (provided for by the café for a | | | | café is not wet, maintained at a constant -6C |
| nominal cover charge) and all cutlery, glasses, plates, | | | | it is a dry cold with no humidity or dripping areas and |
| tables, chairs, chandeliers etc are sculpted out of ice! | | | | the flooring is made from special ceramic anti-skid |
| It's an experience not to be missed and located in | | | | tiles. |
| the Times Square shopping mall next to the famous | | | | There are other countries that run Ice Cafes but |
| Dubai Ski Dome located in Mall of the Emirates, | | | | surely the Dubai Ice Café, 'Chillout' has to be |
| complements this theme of snow bound Dubai | | | | the most ironic place to open. But the relief of |
| created by forward thinking and innovative | | | | stepping into an ice cold environment after being |
| entrepreneurs. Called appropriately 'Chillout | | | | outside in blistering 40+ C heat is quite something and |
| Café' it has a great menu as well as fantastic | | | | makes this café well worth a visit. For a |
| ice sculptures of the local landmarks in Dubai such as | | | | nominal charge of DHS 60 (which includes a |
| the famous 7 star hotel The Burj Al Arab. | | | | beverage) you will be provided with a thermal suit, |
| Chillout café runs at a freezing -6C and is | | | | disposal gloves and cover shoes to keep you warm |
| staffed by personnel from cold countries such as | | | | whilst sipping on your choice of delicious mock tails, |
| Romania and Russia as the more temperate | | | | juices or hot coffee or nibbling on cold cuts, |
| nationalities are less able to withstand the constant | | | | sandwiches, ice creams and the like. Then, if it gets |
| sub zero temperatures. | | | | too cold for comfort, ask for one of their sheepskin |
| To keep your extremities warm whilst seated and | | | | throws to huddle into while you finish your meal. |
| partaking in the delicious fare this café has to | | | | |