Unusual group activities in Dubai for friends who’ve done it all

December 15, 2025

Summary

You’ve skydived, dune-bashed, sipped gold lattes and even tried the world's tallest dinner. And now? The group chat is silent. No one knows what to do next. 🙃

If you and your crew have already crossed off the “Top 10 Things to Do in Dubai,” it’s time to get creative. Here’s your ultimate guide to unusual group activities in Dubai — quirky, immersive, totally unexpected ideas that make even the most jaded friend go “Wait, that’s a thing?”

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🎮 1. Quiz Room Dubai – The Game Show Where You're the Star

Let’s start with a banger. Quiz Room Dubai isn’t a regular quiz — it’s an interactive game show experience where you buzz in, battle it out, and get your ego bruised (lovingly) by your friends.

Up to 18 players, a real set with lights and sounds, and a rotating mix of questions on:

Pop culture
Logic
Music
Personalized trivia about your friends 😏

It’s part strategy, part speed, and fully unforgettable.

🧠 Whether you’re the competitive type or just want to laugh, Quiz Room with friends hits all the marks. Perfect for birthdays, squad reunions, or just that “we want something different” vibe.

🎯 Book now and let the buzzer chaos begin

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🎧 2. Blindtest Music Quiz – Buzz to the beat

You think you know your music. But do you know that 2000s banger in under one second?

The Blindtest game at Quiz Room turns your playlist obsessions into a group showdown. From 80s throwbacks to Gen Z anthems, this buzzer battle is pure fun and pure chaos.

🎤 Bonus: It’s totally safe to scream-sing the wrong lyrics. That’s part of the game.

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🖌️ 3. Try UV paint wars or pour painting

Paint and sip? Nah. How about glow-in-the-dark paint battles or art you pour, swirl and spin into madness?

Dubai has creative spaces where you can:

Throw paint at each other in a blacklight room 🎨
Make messy masterpieces with acrylic pours
Even sculpt candles shaped like... whatever you’re imagining

It’s half art therapy, half chaos, and 100% Instagram-worthy.

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🔍 4. Solve a crime over dinner (yes, really)

Looking for something totally immersive? Book a murder mystery dinner where each of your friends becomes a character in a crime scene. Over the course of your meal, you’ll trade clues, accuse each other, and solve the mystery (hopefully before dessert).

It’s like Cluedo, but with real food and much more drama. 💅

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🏹 5. Archery Tag – Shoot your friends (nicely)

You’ve done go-karts and laser tag. Time to upgrade.
Archery tag is basically dodgeball with bows and foam-tipped arrows. You’ll run, duck, and snipe your way to victory — or just laugh your way through failed shots.

Perfect for active groups who want something physical but fun. Also: epic slow-motion videos guaranteed.

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🃏 6. Go retro at a board game café

Tired of loud clubs and overpriced drinks? Welcome to the world of board game cafés — chill, cozy, and packed with entertainment.

You’ll find:

Giant Uno
Strategy games you’ve never heard of
Deep philosophical debates over Monopoly
Snacks. Lots of snacks.

Great for groups who want to talk, snack, and quietly ruin friendships over Catan.

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🌌 7. Stargazing from the desert (with a twist)

Leave the skyline behind and head into the desert — but not just for dune bashing. Book a private stargazing experience complete with telescopes, storytelling, and Arabic mythology under the stars.

It’s peaceful, beautiful, and the perfect reset after a wild Dubai week.

📸 Ideal for night owl groups or couples within the crew.

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🧠 Why these work (even for picky friend groups)

The best thing about these experiences? They’re not just activities — they’re stories waiting to happen.
Everyone remembers the time someone buzzed before hearing the full question at Quiz Room, or when Josh completely failed to role-play his murder mystery character.

If your crew has "done it all," this list proves: you haven't done it Quiz Room style yet.

🎯 Start with the quiz. You won't regret it.

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