Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.

Grab a picnic (see V. Useful) and hoof it to the lawns to claim the best view of frisky lads and lasses straddled atop fiery steeds. The club also offers lessons and daily morning and evening desert hacks. Arabian Ranches / Emirates Rd / 361 8111 / chukkas held 3.306pm Wed, Fri & Sat Oct-May / free entry / poloclubdubai.com