Life in the UAE can be thrilling and it can be challenging as well, pushing you to the brink of your limits only to retrieve you back into comfort zones, especially if you are an expat in the country. For those of us who are not natives to the insanely hot and arid climate of the country, finding a hobby that helps us get acclimatized to the outdoors and always perform in our best elements is extremely important.
Sports, especially outdoor sports can be an excellent retreat to weather the hostile climate and sharpen your competitive edge even in the wake of adversity. Playing basketball in the UAE has been a welcome blessing in disguise as it not only gets you acclimatized to the climate in the blink of an eye especially without taking much notice of it but it also helps you look forward to a day spent well outdoors despite the sweltering heat.
A lot of expats in UAE are not natives to the region and although they might not take an instant liking to the weather and climate, the pursuit of work keeps them rooted. However, finding a similar strong reason to like the region might appear to be difficult for their children, ending up with them disliking the place and being stuck indoors.
Taking up basketball as a parent or a young child or a growing adult in the UAE is actually a blessing in disguise as it not only toughens you up, acclimatizes you to the place and helps you perform at your best even in adverse conditions.