Fun outdoors: Do it in a day

Winter is wagging its tail. To adventure seekers it can only mean one thing: it is the one last chance to go out and have some fun before brutal summer torpedoes any hopes of outdoor action. Take a day out. Just one day from your chock-a-block itinerary for a few thrilling experiences.

REV IT UP

10am - 10.45am: Drive to Al Badayer quadbiking rental at Madam, on the Hatta highway

11am – 11.30am: Quadbiking in the desert

One of the most popular adventure activities unique to Dubai. The thrill of pounding sand dunes from atop a four-wheel fiend is simply unparalleled. On one side of the highway is the quad biking experience while on the other are equally adventurous 4x4 dune bashing and sand surfing.

Tel: 050-784 2020

Cost: Dh100 for half an hour

BANG ON TARGET

11.30am – 12.15am: Drive back to Dubai

12.15pm - 1.15pm: Lunch and then off to Jebel Ali Shooting Club

1.15pm - 1.45pm: Drive to Jebel Ali Shooting Club

Nothing makes you feel more powerful than a loaded gun in your hand. Enjoy the buzz of letting a shotgun rip at the target in front of you at the Jebel Ali Shooting Club. Unleash the marksman in you with a spot of clay pigeon shooting. An hour full of power.

Tel: 04-883 6555

Cost: 25 shots for Dh80

JET SET GO...

3.15pm-4pm: Drive from shooting club to Mamzar Park, Deira

4pm-4.30pm: Jet skiing at Mamzar Park

An adventure trail is not complete without a spot of water sports and what better way to do it than a half- hour jet ski ride off the beautiful Mamzar Park Beach. Plenty of wet and wild fun for water enthusiasts. You can hire a watercraft from an independent operator by the beach.

Cost: Dh150 for half an hour

Tel: 050-477 6435 (Liverpool Jet Ski Rental)

TAKE KART

4.45pm: Leave for Dubai Autodrome for go-karting

5.45pm: At Dubai Autodrome

A thrilling session of go-karting for the speed demon in you. The Kartdrome at Dubai Autodrome offers 15 minutes of pure adrenaline rush to be had on one of the best go-karting tracks in the world.

Tel: 04- 367 8700

Cost: Dh 100 for 15 minutes

A whirlwind day thus comes to an end. You'll be glad you had some fun on the run while you could. Just one more thing: make sure you book a session at a local spa in advance – your muscles will be aching for an indulgent treat of a full body massage.