Sweat and the city

From scuba to skydiving, the UAE offers unparalleled opportunities for adrenalin-pumping romance

Last updated: September 15, 2018 | 22:50

By Thomas Billinghurst and Sanaya Pavri | Features Writers

3 MIN READ

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Let’s face it, Valentine’s Day is not a one-size-fits-all occasion. And exploring new avenues to express your romantic self has become a necessity to avoid the annual monotony. So toss the flowers out, turn off the Bryan Adams songs, cancel that dinner reservation, and replace the lot with something more exhilarating from our pick below. After all, what’s romance without adventure? In no particular order, here are some ideas to get you started.

Skydive Dubai

Price: Tandem Jump with digital stills and video — Dh1,750

Hot-air ballooning

Price: From Dh995. Contact www. arabiahorizons.com

Rock climbing

Price on enquiry. Contact www.globalclimbing.com for details

Dubai Autodrome

Price: From Dh600 for Club Circuit Newcomers

Scuba diving

Price: From Dh750 per person. Contact www.arabiandiver.com

Yas Waterworld

Price: Dh225

Fishing

Good to know: You will need to get a licence for recreational hook-line fishing in the UAE. The licence is given to residents, however, there are also short-term licences available for tourists.

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Head to one of the UAE’s many mountain ranges, including Ras Al Khaimah’s aptly named Stairway to Heaven, for an adrenalin-rich adventure date

Put the fun and fear back into your relationship with a day zooming around Dubai’s Autodrome

Put your relationship to the test with the ideal adventure date - A Seawings tour across the Dubai cityscape

Scuba diving is a date with nature as much asit is with your other half - survive this and you’re set for some smooth sailing!

Those not brave enough to skydive can take on the Jebel Drop, the Liwa Loop and the Dawwama at high speed at Yas Waterworld

Fishing season in the UAE runs from October to late May, so this might just be one of the most idyllic dates to initiate in the UAE

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