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Raemona Roundup // The Top Escape Rooms to Try in Dubai Right Now

  • Writer: Raemona
    Raemona
  • Jul 10
  • 3 min read
Escape rooms in Dubai

Looking for an escape from the endless tasks, repetitive routines, and the same cafés that you go to with your group? Dubai’s escape room scene offers the perfect thrill-packed activity, tricky puzzles, movie-like storylines, and immersive worlds that pull you far away from reality (and your phone notifications).


Whether you're into horror, mystery, fantasy, or just a good old-fashioned challenge, these top five escape rooms will have you racing the clock to escape the room.



  1. Phobia


Nestled in JLT, Phobia Dubai transforms you into cinematic-level thrill rides with themes like maniac bunkers, post-apocalyptic shelters, wizard duels, and Sherlock vs Jack the Ripper. Each game is a fully-immersive 60-minute adrenaline-fest with life-sized sets, movie-grade sound design, and puzzles so creative you’ll feel like the hero of your own blockbuster. Teams of 2–5 can tackle up to seven distinct missions: Vault, Live, Dark Room, Impossible Mission, Battle of Wizards, Sherlock, and more. Each offering a fresh twist on story-driven gameplay. The rooms are spacious (no claustrophobia here!) and family-friendly, ideal for adventurous kids 8+ and even pregnant players


Prices start from 115 AED per person based on the number of people in the group and the room.


Locations:

  • JLT, X1 tower, shop 1

  • Red Diamond Building, office F-112


 


  1. NoWayOut


Step into cinematic tense‑and‑gripping adventure at NoWayOut, Dubai’s go-to escape room haven. Boasting eight wildly themed rooms from School of Magic and Houdini to Maniac, Psycho, Da Vinci, and more, each game is powered by immersive tech, rich storytelling, and puzzles that tickle every skill set. Not limited to the idea “escaping” as the end goal, our games have been created for you to discover the plot within.Ideal for couples, families, corporate teams, and horror-lovers alike, they craft each quest for thrill and thoughtful teamwork, not just a clock‑beat sprint. And with game masters like Baba, Machi, and Ibrahim bringing extra personality and surprise moments, every visit is a fresh, memorable story.


Prices start from 160 AED per person


Locations:

  • JLT, Cluster M, HDS Business Center, Shop 05, Dubai, UAE

  • Shop B12-00-01, City Walk Mall - Al Madina St - Al Wasl, Dubai, UAE


 

 

  1. Escape Hunt Dubai


Escape Hunt Dubai offers premium escape room thrills that are perfect for date nights, family outings, party, and corporate team-building. Their vibrant lineup includes unique missions like "Journey to Atlantis", "Alice in Puzzleland", "Prison Breakout", and the ominous "Jack the Ripper", each of a 60-minute immersive journey into. Expect top-tier It is a bold, brain-teasing escapade you won’t forget, and perfect for families with kids plus 7 years as it not as scary as other rooms.

 

Prices start from 120 AED per person


Location: RT26 Galleria Mall Alwasl Road Jumeirah 1


 


  1. Brain Game Dubai


Brain Game Dubai blends escape-room intensity with café chill, it is great for having fun solving puzzles in the rooms followed by lattes and cozy board‑games.


With seven wildly different scenarios, from the sinister “Seven Sins” showdown against a vengeful killer, to chilling “Stalker” and sweet‑but‑sinister “Chocolate Factory,” groups of 2–6 have 60–120 minutes to race against the clock. The rooftop spot is wheelchair‑accessible and kid‑friendly (12+ with adults), making it perfect for families, friends, even corporate outings offering a combo of immersive storytelling, café vibes, and post-game socialising.


Location: Jumeirah Terrace Building, Rooftop, Jumeirah 1,Dubai



 

 

  1. Game Over Escape Rooms


With 650 escape rooms across 120 cities around the world, Game Over is Dubai’s ultimate playground for thrill-seekers, offering 12 themed rooms that span adventure, family fun, and spine-chilling horror. Step inside the scenario of your favourite movie and become the hero of your own story, whether you’re cracking codes in Money Heist, facing your fears in Haunted Mansion or Dracula, or unlocking ancient secrets in The Mummy and Lost City of Atlantis. Each 60-minute quest plunges players into a hyper-detailed, cinematic world packed with puzzles, hidden clues, and immersive storytelling

 

Prices start from 170 AED


Location: Jumeirah Terrace Building, Rooftop, Jumeirah 1, Dubai



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