Not all of us can travel out of the country to find adrenaline-filled activities! But then why should we, when we have the best of adventures the world has to offer right on our doorsteps! Looking to get your heart pumping this weekend, explore these places!

SONARA CAMP
Dine and sleep in the nomadic surroundings of the Arabian desert with a private camp set up for you. Your overnight stay includes breakfast and activities range from sandboarding to camel rides, volleyball, soft archery and of course dune bashing! There is plenty to do for everyone including children!

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JEBEL HAFEET DESERT PARK
Jebel Hafit Desert Park is located about 20km south of Al Ain on the eastern flank of Jebel Hafit mountain and is part of UAE’s first site to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It also features a range of outdoor activities, including bike riding, guided hiking tours, several camping options. Visitors can also explore the scenery in the Park at their own leisure using the self-guided trails and signs.

LAGUNA WATERPARK DUBAI
Arguably Dubai’s coolest waterpark has lots up its sleeve to keep your adventure spirit soaked in fun and frolic! And now with the region’s first-ever waterpark camping experience, it amps that sense of adventure even more! The Camp is a 24-hour experience the heart of beachfront hotspot, La Mer. Enjoy a walk, a swim, roast some marshmallows or treat yourself to some delicious BBQ, it offers the entire family to have fun together from playing board games to beach games and of course access to the waterpark!

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JEBEL JAIS
Jebel Jais is an adventure that keeps on giving! From the world’s longest zipline to the newly launched Jais Adventure Peak, this is the place to be if you are looking to get the ultimate adrenaline boost! With more ziplines added, you can try out the Jebel Jais Flight, or the seven-zipline (yes! Seven) Jais Sky Tour and more. There is a viewing deck gives you the perfect vantage point to soak in the stunning landscape around you and experience the thrill of the rugged terrain!