Let’s face it, Dubai is anything but boring, so why should your post-work routine be? If your evenings are currently filled with a mix of Netflix binges, Talabat orders and next-day-dread, it’s time to shake things up. Whether you’re planning a casual post-office catchup with colleagues, or a deadline detox, Dubai has several options for escapism thanks to these after-work activities.
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Here are our top picks for fun after-work activities in Dubai that hit different after a long day at the desk
1. Lose yourself at the Arte Museum Dubai
Arte Museum isn’t your typical art gallery, it’s an immersive digital art space that completely surrounds you in light, sound and surreal landscapes. Between vivid landscapes, unforgettable scents, and a breathtaking soundtrack, it’s the perfect serene escape after a grey day of scanning spreadsheets. Weekdays also give you the chance to soak in the sights without the weekend crowds.
💵: AED 149 per person
⏰ : 10am – 10pm
📍: Dubai Mall – opposite Galeries Lafayette – Level 2 Financial Center street
2. Show off your trivia skills at Quiz Room for more challenging after-work activities
At Quiz Room, you and your teammates become contestants in a fully immersive game show experience. The lights, the buzzers, the banter. It’s a dopamine hit for anyone who’s yelled out the answers to their TV while watching game shows. With a range of topics, game styles, and private rooms, it’s the ideal after-work activity that requires quick thinking, pop culture knowledge, and perhaps a good team name. With bundles available for up to 17 players, it’s definitely a venue we’d recommend booking for a competitive corporate event.
💵: AED 140 per group
⏰ : 8am – 12am
📍: Goshi Warehouses City – Al Quoz
3. Trick your senses at SENSAS Dubai
Sometimes, the best way to recharge after a long day is to disconnect from reality. That’s the idea behind SENSAS. It’s part escape room, part mindfulness journey, part social experiment and 100% unlike anything else in Dubai. It’s perfect for a post-work team building activity or corporate group event. Navigate rooms in the dark, follow scents, touch a variety of textures and rediscover forgotten senses.
💵: From AED 160 per person
⏰ : 10:45am – 9:45pm Mon – Thurs, 9:45am – 10:45pm Fri – Sun
📍: 24 19D Street, Al Quoz
4. Unleash your inner speed demon at Chaos Karts Dubai
Ready to experience a video game race track in real life? Chaos Karts combines go-karting with augmented reality, transforming every race into a real-life Mario Kart session. The course changes digitally around you in real time, with your kart reacting to power-ups and traps. It’s fast, fun and wildly team-building, making it an excellent venue for corporate events. There’s no better way to blow off post-work steam than overtaking your boss on a virtual race track.
💵: From AED 140 per person
⏰ : 1pm – 12am Mon – Thurs, 11am – 1am Fri – Sun
📍: 6A Street, Al Quoz
5. Participate in one of the most nostalgic after-work activities at the Pac-Man Live Experience
The Pac-Man Live Experience brings the iconic arcade game to life, where you and your colleagues become players navigating a life-sized maze filled with lights, sounds and those infamous ghosts. It’s a wildly nostalgic blast that will unleash your inner child after a full day adulting in the office.
💵: AED 200 per person
📍: 6A Street, Al Quoz
6. Take a chance on MAMMA MIA!
Looking for a feel-good way to unwind after a long day at work? Head to Etihad Arena for MAMMA MIA!, the beloved musical that brings ABBA’s biggest hits to life on stage. With incredible performances, catchy songs like “Dancing Queen” and “Take a Chance on Me,” and the iconic tale of a mother and daughter set on a sunny Greek island, this high-energy show is the perfect mid-week escape. Whether you’re with friends or flying solo, MAMMA MIA! guarantees a night of music, laughter, and pure joy.
7. Release your workday stress at a smash room
What better way to unleash your frustrations from the day than by smashing junk objects in a safe environment. Don your protective goggles, choose your weapon, and go crazy destroying old computers, printers or bring your own smashables to destroy. It’s one of the best after-work activities to release tension and stress.
8. Sing your heart out at Karaoke
Wind down from a long day of calls and meetings by unleashing your inner rock start at one of Dubai’s many private karaoke rooms like Lucky Voice, Boom Box Private Karoke, or make it a mini party by bringing your colleagues for one of the most fun after-work activities in Dubai. It’s a fantastic way to relax while stretching out those vocal chords.
9. Embrace your inner youth at Brass Monkey
Imagine a game venue designed just for adults. Brass Monkey is a vibrant playground to let loose after hours with friends or colleagues. Whether you’re striking out at the bowling alley, challenging someone to a game of pool, or diving into a lineup of retro arcasde games, there’s no shortage of fun. Pair the action with a slice of pizza, tasty slider or even a drink or two, and you’ve got the recipe for one of the more memorable after-work activities in Dubai.
Leave your stress at your desk, and keep the fun these after-work activities.
When it’s time to close the laptop and you’re thinking of just heading straight home, remember that Dubai has a plethora of options that brings the city to life after hours. Whether you’re looking to blow of steam, try something new, or just make your weeknights a little less predictable, these immersive experience are a solid reminder that fun doesn’t need to wait for the weekend.