Let’s be honest, when most people hear “team building” they often picture awkward icebreakers, forced small talk, and trust exercises set in a fluorescent-lit meeting room. Dubai is packed with venues that flip that idea on its head. If you’re looking to boost morale, build genuine connections with colleagues, or just get your team out of the office for a memorable day out, then it’s time to ditch the PowerPoint presentations and book a trip to one of these inspiring team-building activities.
Whether you’re a team leader looking to re-energise your crew, or an HR pro planning the next offsite corporate event, these immersive experiences are guaranteed to deliver lasting connections.
Here are our picks for Dubai’s best team-building activities that are guaranteed to get your colleagues building better connections.
1. Create sensory team-building memories at SENSAS Dubai
If your team needs a digital detox from screens, a change in mindset, or just to experience something different, then we’d recommend a trip to SENSAS Dubai. This unique, multi-sensory experience takes your group through a series of challenges in complete darkness and puzzle filled escape rooms where you’ll have to rely on touch, sound, scent, sight, taste and above all, teamwork, to navigate and get through each room. It encourages collaboration in a completely new context! It’s perfect for both team-building and corporate events alike.
💵: From AED 160 per person
⏰ : 10:45am – 9:45pm Mon – Thurs, 9:45am – 10:45pm Fri – Sun
📍: 24 19D Street, Al Quoz
2. Put your knowledge to the test with a team-building session at Quiz Room Dubai
Quiz Room Dubai is the UAE’s first immersive game show-style experience, where your team will compete in rounds of trivia under studio lights with sound effects, buzzers and a challenging set of questions. From pop culture to general knowledge, to music, it’s fast, hilarious, personalised and surprisingly intense. Pit departments against each other or create unexpected teams with your colleagues to encourage cross-functional collaboration, and strengthen corporate bonds with this unique team-building activity!
💵: AED 140 per group
⏰ : 8am – 12am
📍: Goshi Warehouses City – Al Quoz
3. Race your colleagues at Chaos Karts Dubai
Get ready for delightful, high-speed chaos at this augmented reality go-kart track. Chaos Karts is a unique experience that combines real-world racing with video-game style visuals. You’re not just go-karting, you’re launching virtual projectiles, dodging obstacles and collecting powerups while zooming around a dynamic, digital racetrack. It’s the ultimate teambuilding exercise in disguise. From friendly competition to creating team dynamics, this is the perfect opportunity to create a friendly racing tournament to determine who gets office bragging rights.
💵: AED 140 for private group sessions
⏰ : 1pm – 12am Mon – Thurs, 11am – 1am Fri – Sun
📍: 6A Street, Al Quoz
4. Treat your team to a Candlelight Concert
Trade the hectic and stressful day-to-day at the office for a serene night of classical music covers while surrounded by the soft glow of hundreds of flickering candles. Candlelight Concerts offer a stunningly atmospheric way to unwind as a group. It’s not a typical team-building event, but that’s what makes it all the more special. Whether as a thank-you gesture to your employees, a mid-quarter reset, corporate outing, or simply a company anniversary celebration, gathering your team in this beautiful space with incredible music is a subtle yet powerful way to connect.
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5. Indulge in an elegant cultural escape with We Call It Ballet
If your team needs a break from the usual high-energy outings, We Call It Ballet offers a visually stunning alternative that merges art, technology and storytelling in one unforgettable performance. This isn’t your typical ballet performance, it’s Sleeping Beauty reimagined, with six local dancers performing in glow-in-the-dark costumes that quite literally light up the stage. There are options for private group bookings for corporate events that are ideal for team-building nights out.
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📍: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel – West Crescent
6. Run from ghosts at the Pac-Man Live Experience
Get ready to tackle Pac-Mans maze head on with your team! Dodge ghosts, collect pellets and compete for the top spot on the board! Who’s faster? Who’ll earn bragging rights around the office as the retro game master? There’s only one way to find out, and that’s by entering the maze and stepping into Pac-Mans shoes.
💵: AED 200 per person
📍: 6A Street, Al Quoz
7. Tee off at Topgolf
Who knew hitting golf balls as far as possible could be so cathartic? Combine fun and relaxation at Topgolf Dubai, where teams can enjoy multi-story golf games, food, drinks and a panoramic view of the city’s iconic skyline. It’s the ideal spot for corporate events and casual team-building activities.
💵: From AED 160 per hour per bay
⏰ : 10am – 2am
📍: Emirates Golf Club, Emirates Hills
7. Engage in a collaborative art workshop for more creative team-building activities
Unleash your colleagues’ creative side with art workshops at venues like Picasso Artists Studio or The Jamjar. Teams can engage in activities such as fluid art, resin art, or even mural painting. Art workshops are ideal for promoting collaboration and creative expression in a relaxed environment.