Arsenal concluded their stay in Dubai with a hard-fought 3-2 win over local side Al Nasr Dubai in a friendly on Tuesday.
Mesut Ozil and Alexandre Lacazette were among the starters as Unai Emery named a mix of youth and experience.
The home side took a surprise early lead in the 15th minute when Ronnie Fernandez curled a brilliant effort in off the far post after comical defending by Shkordan Mustafi.
However, the Premier League side came back into the match just before the break with Barcelona loanee Denis Suarez assisting Carl Jenkinson for the eqalising goal.
The Gunners made five changes after half-time but kept their experienced duo of Alexandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil who later combined to give them the lead in the 52nd minute after a magnificent move ended with the Frenchman unleashing a ferocious strike past the goalkeeper.
Arsenal got a third goal 18 minutes to play when substitute Tyreece John-Jules rounded the keeper to find the bottom of the corner before the home side pulled one back via a late penalty