Have you ever tried to make fire without using a lighter or matches? This is the type of life-saver technique that you can learn at the Bear Grylls Explorers Camp. He is the guy you've seen on the telly running around in the rough wilderness, trying to stay alive by eating the most unappetizing things he found in nature while fighting with extreme weather. Luckily for you, there are comfy little containers prepped for an overnight stay for a safe sleep after a long day's adventure. The military-style habitats feature minimalist but well-designed interiors with a small kitchen. They will provide you with a small box at the arrival that contains the kitchen equipment, just like a survival kit in the army. Eco-friendliness is a high priority here. All the cabins are made from recycled elements, and no harm is done to nature.

The camp's setting couldn't be any better than this. The surrounding environment is the mountain range of Ras-al-Khaimah, home to many rocky hiking routes. Experienced staff offers survival courses in the unlikely event of an airplane crash in the middle of nothing. They will teach you how to become Robinson Crusoe in under 24 hours. It's like growth-hacking but with stones and sticks. These newly acquired skills might not be the most necessary when you get back to the posh environment of Dubai Marina, but they will surely spark a conversation with your friends.