Birdwatching with canoe tour - Abu Dhabi's eastern lagoon on the New Corniche, Mushrif Palace Gardens , the port area, the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Parks and Golf Clubs. The Emirates – birdwhating in the mangrove swamps in Khor Kalba and Umm al Quwain, the only place in the world where the white collared kingfisher can be found. Take a canoe tour through Kalba's mangroves with the Desert Rangers.

  Camping ( always respect the environment) - October to April is the coolest time. Camp in the desert,, mountains or adis, by and Oasis or stream. Be careful of flash floods in the Wadis. Four wheel drive remote camping, the Hajar Mountains, near Al Ain and Liwa's large sand dunes. You will need: a Tent - air bed / mattress – sleeping bag – torches with extra batteries – lots of water – BBQ or camping stove - cool box – firewood and matches – spade – warm clothing – hat – sunscreen – sunglasses – insect repellent – first aid box with antihistamine cream – toilet rolls – rubbish bags – navigation equipment - a couple of fully charged mobile phones.

  Canoeing - Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotel and Resort: - For kida and adults - two seater canoes. Life jackets, paddles and basic instruction provided - Dhs.30 = 30 minutes of canoe rental - Dhs.60 an hour - day entry fee is Dhs.100 for adults and Dhs.50 for children - residents of the hotel, club members and their guests have different rates. 02 562 9100 - Between Abu Dhabi & Dubai – Ghantoot - www.goldentulipaljazira.com | Abu Dhabi / Dubai

  Climbing - Desert Rangers - rock climbing trips beginners with full instruction and experienced climbers. – includes safety equipment and lunch. Minimum of four people to scale the peaks for a day is Dhs.400 each – Tel: 04 340 2408 - www.desertrangers.com - Departures fromDubai.

  Diving - Learning disabilities like Down Syndrome have a wonderful time training and diving. It is a chance to escape their environment and accomplishment bring self pride and determination to succeed. At just a few feet in delpth they can see beautiful fish, corals, wrecks, dolphins, the whale shark, barracuda, spotted eagle rays, moray eels, small sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and much more. Not all diving schools will agree to do this, but British. Canadian or American instructors are often keen to help.

  7 Seas Divers – A British Marine Instructor –subject to disorder, more likely to take disabilities down for a dive to see the blue spotted eels after a short diving course in the pool. Dive trips and courses in many languages. Professional diving associations include PADI, TDI, CMAS, etc.Tel: 09 238 7400 - Next to The Oceanic Hotel - www.7seasdivers.com Khor Fakkan

  Abu Dhabi Sub Aqua Club - Divers from this club have previously taught children at the Future Center to dive in the pool and see. Par of the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) – high safety standards and training courses for all levels.. Based in Abu Dhabi and available for members of The Club only, Dive trips are include the Mussandam and Khorfakkan where they rent a villa Tel: 02 673 1111 www.the-club.com - The Club - Al Meena - Dive website is www.abudhabisubaqua.com. Abu Dhabi

  Emirates Diving Association - non-profit to conserve the UAE's mairne environment – qualified divers only - looks after UAE corals - organises annual 'Clean-Up Arabia' events – quarterly newsletter,(Divers for the Environment), details activities and the website – Dhs. 60 Diver membership – Tel: 04 393 9390 www.emiratesdiving.com Dubai

  Wadi and dune Bashing
• Aqua Aerobics • Art Classes • Cookery Classes • Crab Hunting   • Cycling   • Dhow Charters    • Environmental Groups   • Fishing
• Flower Arranging • Libraries • Mother & Toddler Activities • Music Lessons • Paintballing • Scrapbooking • Singing • Skiing & Snowboarding • Snorkelling • Summer Camps & Courses – Most special needs schools do summer school with activities for all.