Mountains, the dam by kayak, and lunch in a farmhouse.

The Grand Mosque at first light, then the Louvre, then the water.

Old Dubai before it wakes — abra, souks and breakfast on the water.

The old town in the morning, the yatch in the afternoon.

Falconry at sunset, a dune drive and dinner under the stars.

The world's longest zipline, then a slow afternoon by the sea.

Abu Dhabi's other coast — by kayak, at low tide, in silence.