Forget the predictable dinner-and-drinks combo, these group activities are ideal for making lasting memories. From multi-sensory adventures to nostalgic fun, the city is practically bursting with exciting things to do that are perfect for larger crowds.
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Here are our top picks for the best group activities in Dubai
1. Indulge your inner child at the Museum of Candy
The Museum of Candy is where pastel daydreams meet interactive play zones. Imagine a venue filled with giant gummy bears, a sprinkle pool, and plenty of rooms designed to deliver Instagrammable snaps. It’s vibrant, sugary, and impossible not to smile through. Whether you’re planning a fun birthday bash, or if you want to give your colleagues a serotonin boost, this sweet escape is guaranteed to give everyone a much welcome sugar rush.
💵: From AED 119 per person
⏰ : 10am – 10pm
📍: Umm Hurair Rd, Sounbulah Building , Ground Floor
2. Challenge both your friends and senses with group activities at SENSAS Dubai
Equal parts thought-provoking and hilarious, SENSAS is a multi-sensory adventure that turns everyday perception on its head. In teams, you’ll move through a series of challenges that test your senses, from navigating in total darkness to deciphering wild sensory illusions. The experience is inclusive, inspiring, and full of unexpected moments of bonding. As a bonus, every visit helps support a local organisation for people with disabilities, so your fun also goes toward a good cause.
💵: From AED 160 per person
⏰ : 10:45am – 9:45pm Mon – Thurs, 9:45am – 10:45pm Fri – Sun
📍: 24 19D Street, Al Quoz
3. Treat the whole crew to a stunning Candlelight Concert
Looking for a more classy vibe for one of your group activities? A Candlelight Concert might be exactly what you’re looking for. Treat your ears to the sounds of a dazzling string quartet performing covers of either iconic pop songs or timeless classical numbers, all by the flickering light of hundreds of candles. These concerts offer ticketing options for large groups, making it perfect for either a corporate outing, or casual weekend group activities.
⏰ : More info here
4. Witness fairytale magic come alive on Stage with We call it Ballet
Experience something truly dazzling with We call it Ballet. This one-of-a-kind stage show puts a glow-in-the-dark spin on the classic Sleeping Beauty tale. It features six local dancers performing in LED costumes, lighting up their surroundings. It’s both visually striking and emotionally charged, making for one of the most beautiful group activities.
5. “Waka Waka” your way through Pac-Man’s maze
Gather your gamer friends or nostalgia lovers and dive head-first into an arcade-inspired, real-life maze at the Pac-Man Life experience in Dubai. In this unique game, you’ll be Pac-Man himself. Duck, dodge, and chase down “pellets” while avoiding the infamous ghosts. It’s high-energy, extremely fun, and surprisingly strategic. It’s perfect for large groups out on an excursion to get competitive.
💵: AED 200 per person
📍: 6A Street, Al Quoz
6. Visit Hysteria for one of the most terrifying group activities in Dubai
Hysteria is Dubai’s first extreme haunted attraction, where visitors can navigate though 15 spine-chilling rooms filled with eerie soundscapes and terrifying characters. With it sudden scares, enclosed spaces and flickering lights, this is one of the many group activities in Dubai that’s specifically designed for thrill-seekers.
7. Unleash your creative sides with Wild Paint House
Art jamming is an excellent way to show off your group’s creative side. Whether you’re flinging paint in a high-energy splatter session, creating mesmerizing patterns with fluid acrylic pours, experimenting with glow-in-the-dark neon paints, or expressing yourself with (legal) graffiti on outdoor walls, there’s an experience for every artistic personality. It’s one of the many group activities that also makes for a tension releasing after-work activity.