Where to Stay
The Meydan hotel is the ultimate destination for sports fans in Dubai, particularly if your trip coincides with the Dubai World Cup, the richest horse race in the world, which is held on the racecourse over which the hotel looks. Race nights also take place from November to March, plus there's  a golf course right here, tennis courts, and plenty of activities.

JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa is perfectly placed for watersports, with a calm lagoon and watersports centre Watercooled located right on the beach. As well as the Peter Harandine designed championship golf course on site, there's a mini golf course, plus horse riding, clay shooting, archery and much more available to guests.

The Park Hyatt is located on the beautiful grounds of Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club if you fancy teeing off on its 6,967 yard, par 71 course.

When to Visit
Dubai's sportng calendar runs from November to April, and you can catch international tennis, golf, cricket, horse racing, polo and rugby events that attract the world's sporting greats. 

Day 1: Life's a Beach
Morning: Head to The Beach at JBR and take in the buzzing atmosphere of this city beach. Splash around in the shallows with Marsa Dubai's stunning skyscrapers forming a back drop. 
Afternoon: Go along to one of the five-star hotels along the beachfront and try out some watersports, such as kayaking, jetskiing or banana boating. Shop for sports gear at Adventure HQ, and try out the climbing wall or the bike pump track.
Evening: Have a drink at The Observatory and enjoy incredible views over the Palm Jumeirah.

Day 2: Need for Speed
Morning: Take a kitesurfing lesson on Kite Beach and soak up some sun on this sporty stretch of sand.
Afternoon: Head to Motor City to test drive a fast car at Dubai Autodrome and then go karting over the road at the Kartdrome.
Evening: Catch some international sport on the screens at The Underground Pub, Habtoor Grand. 

Day 6: Downtown Dubai
Morning: Explore The Dubai Mall and be sure to pop into Dubai Ice Rink, as well as SEGA Republic, where the snowboard halfpipe ride pits your skills against a friend's.
Afternoon: Pick up a bicycle from the Byky stand and ride around Downtown Dubai. Check out Burj Park, and stop for a coffee on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.
Evening: Watch the Dubai Fountain from one of the many restaurants lining Burj Lake.

Day 3: Dhow and Out
All day: Take a dhow trip to Musandam for some of the region's best diving and snorkelling.

Day 4: Adrenaline Adventure
Morning: Take a leap of faith with Skydive Dubai and enjoy incredible views of the Palm Jumeirah and Marsa Dubai as you speed towards them from 12,000 feet. Alternatively, try slightly less scary indoor skydiving at iFLY Dubai, Mirdif City Centre.
Lunch: Have a relaxed lunch at Barasti, Dubai's best beach bar.
Afternoon/Evening: Go on a desert safari where you'll be taken dune bashing, try sand skiing and be treated to an Arabic buffet with entertainment including a belly dancer. 

Day 5: Tee Time
Morning: Have an early tee off at any one of the city's championship golf courses.
Afternoon: If at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, enjoy lunch overlooking the creek at Boardwalk.
Evening: Go for an evening cruise on board a luxury yacht.

Day 6: Surf and Ski
Morning: Spend the morning at RIVA Beach Club and rent a stand up paddleboard to explore the Palm Jumeirah.
Afternoon: Hit the slopes of Ski Dubai, either with skis or a snow board, try zorbing and whizz down the zipline.
Evening: Have a cosy drink at Apres overlooking the indoor ski slope and forget for a moment your in the desert.