Date Nights That Burn Calories

There’s nothing like showing off your sporty prowess when you’re with a new guy.

SPiN Galactic, Wafi
This New York phenomenon that has hit Dubai mixes socials and sport. With almost a dozen table tennis courts in the bar, this is one way to burn calories while you’re partying. See spingalatic.com.
CALS BURNT: 280 per hour.

Ski Dubai
Swoosh down the manmade slopes, practice some tricks on the rails, then hunker down for a hot chocolate at the midpoint café. See skidubai.com.
CALS BURNT: 314 per hour (minus hot chocolate at 192 calories).

Rock Climbing Wall, Quay Club, Mina Salam
This climbing wall and selection of boulders is sure to give you a challenge for a couple of hours. If you’re looking confident, the team will also teach you how to belay your partner. Now that’s a good way to help get over those trust issues. See jumeirah.com.
CALS BURNT: 748 per hour (ascending).

Stand Up Paddling, Dubai
Hire an SUP board and paddle around the Burj before breakfast. It doesn’t take too long to master the sport, but if you haven’t tried it before you can book a lesson with surfshopdubai.com who also hire boards. You will be wowed by the scenery, and he’ll be wowed by hot you look in your bikini on that board.
CALS BURNT: 500 per hour.