Hector Bellerin insists Arsenal have not ventured to Dubai for a holiday.
The Gunners have been enjoying some extended training with new manager Mikel Arteta in the United Arab Emirates.
"For us it's very important that, when you've had so many games, to have a break like this to recharge our batteries and also have some team bonding," Bellerin said.
"Everything about it is really positive, I'm happy and all the boys are really happy as well. After the staff came in it's also a chance to get together, not just with the people you play with, but with the people you work with every single day. Overall it's been very good.
"We're very grateful that Emirates arranged for us to come here and have these amazing facilities. This is the second time I've come here and last time I came I was going through my rehab, and they made it really easy for me to get better. It is also great to train with this great weather and with people around us, and everything is taking place for us.
"It's not a holiday, we've come to work and they've made it very good for us to be here and also to enjoy our time."