#CycletoWork, Marco Reus’ Borussia Dortmund in Dubai – 5 things to do in the UAE

Brad Haddin, left, and Steve Smith of Australia bat against Pakistan during the third match of their one day international series at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 12, 2014. Christopher Pike / The National

Aaron Ramsey celebrates scoring the second goal for Arsenal with Theo Walcott. Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley

Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus, centre, in action during a training session of German soccer team Borussia Dortmund, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 09 January 2016. Borussia Dortmund are in Dubai to prepare for the second half of the Bundesliga season. Guido Kirchner / EPA

Gary Stal of France proudly holds the trophy after his win in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 18, 2015 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. David Cannon/Getty Images

Plenty of opportunity to veg out in front of the TV, dust off your bike and get some exercise as well as attend some live sport in the UAE this week.

#CycletoWorkUAE 2016, Tuesday

Leave the car at home, and get some fresh air in your lungs. Whether you're a cycling enthusiast or just looking to get some exercise, whether it is a refreshing ride along the Corniche or a hike across town, join us on Tuesday for #CycletoWorkUAE 2016.

Cricket: Australia v India, first ODI, 7.20am, Tuesday, OSN Sport

India go up against the 50-over format’s world champions Australia in the first of a five-match series, with the action beginning in Perth on Tuesday. Steve Smith leads hosts Australia into action fresh from guiding them to a 2-0 Test series victory over the West Indies. The Australia captain will be hoping for a repeat of the last time the two teams met in an ODI – the World Cup semi-final last March – when his 105 helped Australia to a 95-run victory.

Premier League: Liverpool v Arsenal, midnight, Wednesday, beIN Sports

The two sides could not have had more contrasting results or performances in the weekend's FA Cup action. Holders Arsenal overcame a dogged Sunderland side 3-1 despite conceding first at Emirates Stadium while Liverpool have to cram a replay into an already congested schedule after they had to battle hard to salvage a 2-2 draw against League One side Exeter on Friday. Arsenal will look to keep their noses in front at the top of the Premier League table, but Liverpool, who are currently eighth in the table, have enjoyed some of their best performances this season away from home against the top sides. November's 4-1 trouncing of Manchester City at Etihad Stadium springs to mind.

Football: Borussia Dortmund v Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, friendly, Friday, 4.35pm

A chance to potentially see recently crowned African Footballer of the Year Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as well as Germany internationals Marco Reus and Mats Hummels in the flesh as Borussia Dortmund take on Japanese side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in Dubai. The German team are in the emirate on a warm-weather training camp with the Bundesliga still on its winter break. They match takes place at Al Wasl's Zabeel Stadium in Dubai.

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In pictures: Borussia Dortmund go through the paces at winter training camp in Dubai

Golf: Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, January 21-24

The sixth tournament on the 2016 European Tour season, but widely accepted as the first main stroke play event on the circuit’s calendar. It marks the beginning of the three-legged Desert Swing, with the Qatar Masters and the Dubai Desert Classic played in the succeeding two weeks. Has the biggest purse of the Middle East trio, at $2.7 million (Dh9.9m). Once again, the big names are out in force, with world No 1 Jordan Spieth and world No 3 Rory McIlroy leading a star-studded line-up.