Guy in Dubai

On a discovery to find the MV Dara, a shipwreck off the coast of the UAE which was the biggest naval catastrophe since the Titanic when it happened in 1961. The story of the treacherous event is told by a survivor who was a 17-year-old cadet on the ship.

The Hajar Mountains make up the epic landscapes of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah and have become highly popular trekking destinations over recent years. The harsh outdoors landscapes are not to be underestimated, with many emergency rescue call-outs.

The UAE has become synonymous with limitless possibilities. In a place where men with jetpacks fly alongside A380 planes, it's no wonder why the skydiving community has grown to one of the most prominent in the world.

The largest uninterrupted body of sand in the world spans across the Arabian Peninsula and contrary to its name, it is home to many highly adapted animals and plants. The best way to see this is by hot air balloon which was the start of our adventure.

It may not appear that the UAE has a large biodiversity, but put your head under the sea's surface and you'll find that the richness of the marine life is vast. These natural marina wonders are under constant environmental threat.

The khaleeji love for camel racing is a unique and dear passion for the locals, and it's no surprise that it's fiercely competitive and big money follows it. A visit to a camel racing breeder to understand the business of it.

We often hear that the UAE is 50 years old, but the mangroves can tell you 7,000 years of history inhabiting these areas. As mangrove forests are so vital for our ecosystem the Government has set an initiative to plant 50,000 trees for the 50th year.

The history of aviation stems from the Arab region when Abbas Ibn Firnas flew the first aircraft in the 9th century and pioneered the early designs for what later became one of the biggest technological innovations in humanity.

The UAE has developed rapidly over the last few decades and has established itself as a leading entertainment destination. We headed to the biggest entertainment destination in the country, Yas Island.