Year-round warmth, vast Rubʿ al-Khali dunes and mangrove-lined Gulf islands. Dawn sea-kayak safaris through mangroves, Liwa fat-bike dune tours, sunset kitesurf off Yas and winter desert trail-running dominate the calendar.
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Seaplane flights in Mauritius from 260 euro. Choose 20 or 30 minute flights over lagoons and islands with water take-off included.
From € 260
Abu Dhabi morning desert safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride and camel farm visit. Hotel pick-up included.
From Dhs 180
Zip lining in Mauritius from £30. Ride a 400m zip line plus four additional zips at Casela Nature Park with safety gear included.
From £ 30
Private quad biking in Mauritius from £150. Ride a 625cc quad on technical forest trails and volcanic terrain with park entry included.
From £ 150
Zip lining in Mauritius from £29. Cross a Nepalese bridge and ride five zip lines at Casela Nature Park with safety gear included.
From £ 30
Speed-boat run along the Abu Dhabi Corniche, with a pause at Lulu Island. About 1 hour, from USD 515.94.
From $ 515.94
Zip lining in Mauritius from £25. Choose from 8 routes from 500m to 5.5km with guided instructors, safety gear, and park entry included.
From £ 25
Indoor snow park inside Reem Mall, with skiing, snowboarding and a snow village. About 8 hours, from USD 90.
From $ 90
Paddle a single or double kayak through Al Raha's canals or the mangroves, with a briefing, life jackets and boat drop-off on the mangrove route.
From Dhs 200
Parasailing in Mauritius from £69. Enjoy a guided parasail flight over Belle Mare lagoon with boat launch and safety gear included.
From £ 69
Cruise the waters around Yas Island in a private compact boat. No licence needed, with time to swim and stop at an island.
From Dhs 990
Cruise Abu Dhabi's waterways on a private Sea Ray with your own captain. Choose 1, 2 or 3 hours, with an island stop on longer trips.
From Dhs 800
Abu Dhabi evening desert safari with dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, BBQ dinner and live camp entertainment. Hotel pick-up included.
From Dhs 217
Guided quad biking in Mauritius from €60. Ride forest trails and volcanic landscapes on a 1-hour 450cc quad session with park entry included.
From £ 60
Extended quad biking in Mauritius from £95. Enjoy a 2-hour guided 450cc quad ride combining discovery and adventure routes with park entry included.
From £ 95
Bicycle zip ride in Mauritius from £26. Pedal across the valley on a guided zipline bike at La Vallée des Couleurs with safety gear included.
From £ 26
Morning 4x4 dune drive in Abu Dhabi with sandboarding and a short camel ride included. From Dhs 227.
From Dhs 226.99
Ride behind the boat near Yas Island on a private tubing, wakeboarding, water-ski or kneeboard session, with kit and a captain included.
From Dhs 490
Take the wheel of a private compact boat on a 90-minute captain-led tour around Yas Island, with GPS audio and an island stop.
From Dhs 550
3-hour indoor snow park session in Abu Dhabi with rides, snow play zones and family-friendly attractions inside Reem Mall.
From Dhs 230