Motocross
What? High-speed, high thrills motorbike racing around the newly refurbished DMX Club track.
Why? This high energy sport burns up to 300 calories in an adrenaline-fuelled hour, giving your biceps, arms and shoulders a fab workout.
Celeb fan: Pink
Where? The DMX Club track near Jebel Ali Beach offers two-hour lessons for Dhs500, with group sessions for Dhs300. Bikes and kit hire from Dhs5000.
Info: Call 055 643 3548 or visit www.mydubaimotocross.com

Paragliding
What? Take a leap from on high, then zoom through the air like an eagle, with fabric wings.
Why? This nerve-wracking, cliff-jumping sport builds abs of steel, and burns up to 234 calories an hour.
Celeb fan: Cheryl Cole
Where? The Dubai Paragliding Club offers a 20-minute flight in Dibba for approx Dhs660.
Info: Dubai Paragliding Club, 050 281 4650; info@dubaiparaglidingclub.com www.dubaiparaglidingclub.com