The countdown to summer is on, so it’s time to maximise our time outdoors.

There are plenty of cool outdoor workout classes in Dubai that will give you an al fresco workout, while you squeeze in one last pre-summer sweat – or two.

If you’re looking for a workout on the water, padel under the sun or an after-dark run beneath the stars, here are a few of the coolest outdoor workouts in Dubai.

Boxing in the clouds

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Taking place on the terrace of Ciel Spa, this boxing class lets you unleash your inner powerhouse with epic al fresco views. Tape up those gloves, because this boxing-inspired fitness class throws a good punch when it comes workouts.

Powered by music, you can right hook your way through one-hour of full-body workout, leaving you feeling suitably energised and inspired. To wrap up your weekend into one easy package, you can do the Punch & Brunch package, adding breakfast and Privilege pool access too. Oh, and you’ll also get 30 per cent off Ciel Spa treatments too, in case you need a little pampering after your punching.

Dhs160. Select days. SLS Hotel, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, ennismore.com (04 607 0757).

Enjoy yoga by the beach

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Take your workout waterside with a visit to Riva Beach Club. This gorgeous spot on Palm Jumeirah has loads of outdoor wellness activities courtesy of Ignite Water Sports, such as Stand-up Paddleboarding, E-foiling, kayaking. There’s even an ice plunge for those feeling brave. However, its beach yoga sessions are what will set you up for the day, rejuvenating your mind, body and soul before you start your daily to-do list. To give you a little visual inspiration whilst you learn your lotus position, workouts are set to a backdrop of Burj Al Arab. The best thing is? Once you’ve worked up a sweat, you can dive into the pool or a dip in the sea to cool off.

Beach Yoga, Saturdays, 6.30am. Building 8, The Shoreline, Palm Jumeirah, riva-beach.com (04 430 9466).

Grab a racquet for a spot of padel

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Have you embraced the padel craze yet? Why not pick up a racquet and head to Matcha Club for some court action. Considered the fastest growing sport in the world, now’s the time to throw your ball into the ring (er, court) and find out what all the fuss is about.

This boutique padel club is surrounded by greenery too, so you get a little nature infusion while you work up a sweat. And when you’re ready for a reward, just stroll over to NETTE for a matcha latte, Japanese crème brulée buttermilk pancakes or the avocado and seaweed sandwich.

Dhs400 per court. Open daily, 20 8 St, Al Quoz, matcha-club.ae (050 460 1461).

Hit the water with Stand-up paddle yoga

Tan and tone your way to wellness whilst exercising with a Super SUP Fit Yoga morning at BCH:CLB. Enjoy a little beachside breeze as you enter the weekend on the water and embrace the power of paddle boards. Yogis and sunseekers can flow through different yoga poses whilst sculpting their bodies. The class price also includes pool access, so you can enjoy a swim after salutations.

Dhs250 (with Dhs150 redeemable on breakfast). Fridays, 9am-9.45am and 10am-10.45am. W Dubai – The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, bchclb.com (04 834 3803).

Run around The Dubai Harbour

Put a spring in your step before summer arrives and join the Dubai Harbour Night Run. Views of Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, JBR and Ain Dubai will light your way after dark, letting you see the city in a whole new way, as you run past mega-yachts, wooden dhows and light reflections on the water. You can choose from a 3k, 5k or 10k route, with your run soundtracked to music along the way. Wear your brightest neon racing gear so you glow in the dark, tie those laces and head to the starting line.

From Dhs125. Wednesday May 15, 7.30pm. The Dubai Harbour, Dubai Marina, premieronline.com

HIIT the high notes

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Another great Stand-up Paddle board workout is courtesy of HIIT at Drift Beach. What can you expect? A super-charged 45-minute HIIT workout (that’s high-intensity interval training to newbies) featuring resistance bands, weights and house beats to keep that adrenalin pumping. Eight exercises, three rounds… Can you stay dry?

Dhs135 per class. Tuesdays and Saturdays, 8am-8.45am and 9am-9.45am, Drift Beach, One&Only Royal Mirage, Al Sufouh, supersupfit.com (055 437 1633).

Anyone for tennis?

With Wimbledon around the corner, channel your inner Emma Raducanu or make like everyone’s favourite Federer and prepare to smash your fitness goals for the year by taking up tennis. Do so at The Meydan Hotel’s Tennis 360 Academy and you can opt for a private or group class on one of their top-quality floodlit courts, try super social, of-the-moment padel tennis or head for the sand for a barefoot beach tennis session (all the better for toning those legs).

From Dhs95. Open daily 7am-10pm, The Meydan Hotel, Nad Al Sheba, tennisthreesixty.com (050 923 1007).

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