Splash around in a waterpark
Imagine a world in which global warming melted the snow on top of the Hajar Mountains, forcing the penguins that lived there (bear with us on this one) to find a new home in the Arctic. The Iceland Water Park in Ras Al Khaimah is built around this exact scenario, with 18 snow- and ice-themed attractions including waterfalls, water slides and lazy rivers. There’s also a Snow Castle restaurant serving up gourmet food. You’ll feel chilly just thinking about it. Where to stay: The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah is a short drive away. Visit rotana.com for the best rates.

Whiz around on a jet ski
Feel the wind in your hair as you jet across the lagoons of Al Khan and Al Mamzar. As one of the few remaining places in the UAE where there are no boat or jet ski restrictions, this stretch of Sharjah is a popular place for adrenaline junkies. They’re easy to ride – all it takes is a quick lesson from an instructor and off you go. Where to stay: The stylish Sharjah Rotana has a complimentary five-minute shuttle service to a private beach club with access to jet skiing. The newly-opened Centro Sharjah is also well located. Visit rotana.com for the best rates.

Go scuba diving in Sharm
Slip on a wet-suit and escape the sun by signing up for a scuba diving course in Egypt’s premier diving spot. Sharm El Sheikh’s crystal clear waters are renowned for their rich marine life, stunning reefs and historical wrecks where you can spoteverything from stingrays to colourful coral. Remember, the further down you venture, the cooler the water. Where to stay: Both the Coral Beach Rotana Resort, Tiran and the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa, Sharm El Sheikh operate brilliant dive centres. Visit rotana.com for the best rates.

Embark on a mall trawl
As the shopping capital of the UAE, Dubai plays host to some impressive malls and the best bit is that they are fiercely air-conditioned. We rate BurJuman, which boasts more than 300 plush stores, ranging from luxury labels like Chanel to more affordable brands such as GAP . Grab an ice cream from Baskin Robbins for an extra dose of cool. Where to stay: BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana, Dubai provides easy access to the mall; it has a fab swimming pool too. Visit rotana.com for the best rates.

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