10 Adventure Activities in Dubai: Prices and Booking
Guide · Published 13 October 2026
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Things to do in Dubai can mean anything from laser combat and escape rooms to water parks, helicopter flights and climbing walls. This guide lists ten places in the city, ranked by our method, with prices, opening hours, age limits and booking details as each venue publishes them. Not every entry is an extreme sport, so read each blurb for the activity type before you plan a day out. Prices change and promotions end, so confirm the current rate, age rules and any session times with the venue directly before you travel or pay.
1. Xstrike
Xstrike runs indoor combat simulation with laser targeting technology and laser tag shooting games. Prices start from AED 99. Players must be at least 5 years old for combat simulation. A session typically lasts 60 minutes including a briefing. Online booking is available, and bookings can be rescheduled without charges up to 72 hours before the game date. It is on 6A Street in Al Quoz Industrial Area 1.
| What it is | Indoor combat simulation with competitive gaming |
| Admission | from AED 99 |
| Admission | Starting from AED 99 |
| How to book | Online booking available |
| Ages | 5 years or older |
| Time needed | Typically 60 minutes including briefing session |
| Indoor or outdoor | Indoor |
- Address: Al Quoz 1, after Al Manara exit on SZR, Dubai
- Hours: Monday-Thursday: 3:00PM-11:00PM, Friday-Sunday: 10:00AM-11:30PM; Monday-Wednesday: 3:00PM-11:00PM, Thursday: 3:00PM-11:30PM, Friday: 1:00PM-11:30PM, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00AM-11:30PM
- Phone: 800 9787453 (from Google)
- Website: xstrike.com
2. Horror Rooms by NoWayOut Dubai
Horror Rooms by NoWayOut Dubai offers a circus-themed horror escape room with a live actor. Prices start from AED 168.00. Games last 60 minutes. It opens Monday to Thursday 1pm to 2am and Friday to Sunday 10am to 3am. Corporate team-building events are booked by submitting a request form. Listed addresses include City Walk Mall in Al Wasl and HDS Business Center in JLT Cluster M.
| What it is | Escape room with live actors |
| Admission | From 168.00 AED |
| How to book | Submit a request form |
| Time needed | 60 minutes |
- Address: Indigo Sky, 1st Floor, Dubai, UAE
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 1pm-2am, Friday-Sunday 10am-3am; Mon - Thu: 1pm - 2am, Fri - Sun: 10am - 3am
- Phone: 04 218 0995 (from Google)
- Website: horrorrooms.ae
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3. illusion City - illusion museum Dubai
illusion City is an interactive illusion museum at The Wharf Mall on Bluewaters Island. Tickets are AED 95 for adults, AED 75 for children aged 4 to 17 and AED 85 reduced, with children aged 3 and under free. Visits take 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, or up to 2 hours if filming. Hours are 10:00 to 22:00 Monday to Thursday and 10:00 to 23:00 Friday to Sunday.
| What it is | Interactive illusion museum |
| Admission | Adult ticket available |
| Admission | Reduced price for students, teachers, disabled persons with valid ID |
| Ages | Suitable for all ages |
| Time needed | 45 minutes to 1.5 hours; may extend to 2 hours if filming |
| Nearest station | Nakheel and Sobha Realty metro stations (Red Line), RTA ferry from Dubai Marina, bus service |
- Address: EC011, The Wharf Mall, Bluewaters Island, Dubai, UAE
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 - 22:00, Friday to Sunday 10:00 - 23:00
- Phone: 04 529 7880 (from Google)
- Website: illusioncity.ae
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4. Museum of Candy
Museum of Candy is a museum that welcomes all ages. A visit lasts 60 minutes. Groups of fewer than 14 buy tickets on the website or the Fever app, while school visits, camp groups, birthday parties of 10 or more and large groups reserve through a form. On Wednesdays, the Wednesday Wonders offer gives 20% off and an exclusive ice cream flavour. Contact is by email at hello@themuseumofcandy.com.
| What it is | Museum |
| How to book | For groups with fewer than 14 people, purchase tickets directly on website or Fever app. For school visits, camp groups, educational groups, birthday parties 10+ people, and large groups, reserve visit through form |
| Ages | All ages welcome |
| Time needed | 60 minutes |
| Promotions | Wednesday Wonders: 20% off and exclusive ice cream flavor available only on Wednesdays |
- Address: Ground Floor, Sounbulah Building - Umm Hurair Rd - Oud Metha - Dubai (from Google)
- Hours: Monday to Friday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday to Sunday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m – 9 p.m.
- Phone: 04 591 0088 (from Google)
- Website: themuseumofcandy.com
5. AquaFun Dubai Water Park - Official
AquaFun Dubai Water Park is on JBR Beach. Admission is AED 225 plus 5% VAT, with a lower price during summer or off-season. Guests must be at least 6 years old and 110 cm tall, ages 6 to 12 must be with an adult, and all need basic swimming skills. Tickets give full-day access and can be bought at AquaFun.ae or the counter. It opens 9:00 AM until sunset, with summer changes possible.
| Admission | AED 225 + 5% VAT |
| Admission | AED 225 + 5% VAT, lower price during summer/off-season |
| How to book | Online at AquaFun.ae or at the counter |
| Ages | Minimum 6 years old and 110 cm tall; ages 6-12 must be with an adult |
| Time needed | Full-day access with unlimited entry and exit during the same day |
| Booking | AquaFun.ae |
| Promotions | Birthday packages available (Small Package and Full Package options) |
- Address: JBR Beach (Marina Beach), Dubai
- Hours: 9:00 AM until sunset, hours may change during summer season
- Phone: 054 522 6663 (from Google)
- Website: aquafun.ae
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6. Helicopter Ride Dubai
Helicopter Ride Dubai offers helicopter sightseeing tours and private charters. Listed tours include the 15-minute Fun Ride, 17-minute Iconic Tour and 25-minute City Circuit, plus private flights of 40 minutes (Imperial Tour) and 60 minutes (Gulf Desert Tour). Children can fly but need their own paid seat. Bookings are made by email, WhatsApp or booking form. It operates seven days a week.
| What it is | Helicopter sightseeing tours and private charters |
| How to book | Contact by email, WhatsApp, or booking form |
| Ages | Children can participate; requires own paid seat per aviation regulations |
| Time needed | 15 minutes (Fun Ride tour) |
- Address: Vista Corporate Business Center, The Exchange Tower, 20th Floor, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
- Hours: Operates seven days a week; Monday to Sunday, 24 Hours
- Phone: 056 944 4804 (from Google)
- Website: fzhelitours.com
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7. Jumeirah Mosque
Jumeirah Mosque hosts public guided visits open to non-Muslim guests. The listed admission price is AED 55 per person. An authentic Emirati buffet is listed as included. Public visits need no advance booking, and registration opens 30 minutes before the programme starts. Private visits led by an Emirati presenter can be booked via openminds@cultures.ae. It is on Jumeirah Beach Road in Jumeirah 1.
| What it is | Authentic Emirati Buffet included |
| Admission | AED 55 per person |
| How to book | Registration opens 30 minutes before program starts |
| Ages | Open to non-Muslim guests |
- Address: Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Phone: +971 4 353 6666
- Website: jumeirahmosque.ae
8. ARTE MUSEUM DUBAI
ARTE MUSEUM DUBAI is a museum on Level 2 of The Dubai Mall, opposite Galeries Lafayette. A visit takes around 90 minutes. Children aged 13 and under may enter with a parent or guardian. One published schedule lists 10am to 11pm Monday to Thursday and 10am to midnight Friday to Sunday, with last admission an hour before closing. A promotion lists 50% off adult and child tickets.
| What it is | Museum |
| Ages | Children aged 13 and under may enter with a parent or guardian |
| Time needed | Approximately 90 minutes |
| Promotions | 50% off all adult and child tickets |
- Address: Level 2, The Dubai Mall (Opposite of Galeries Lafayette), Downtown, Dubai, UAE
- Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-11pm (Last Admission 10pm), Fri-Sun 10am-12am (Last Admission 11pm); Last admission at 9pm Monday to Thursday, 10pm Friday to Sunday and public holidays
- Phone: 04 570 7084 (from Google)
- Website: dubai.artemuseum.com
9. NoWayOut Escape Rooms City Walk
NoWayOut Escape Rooms City Walk is an escape room venue at City Walk Mall on Al Madina Street, Al Wasl. Prices start from AED 128.00. Games last 60 minutes. Opening hours are 11:00 to midnight Monday to Thursday and 10:00 to 01:00 Friday to Sunday.
| What it is | Escape room |
| Admission | From 128.00 AED |
| Time needed | 60 minutes |
- Address: Shop B12-00-01, City Walk Mall - Al Madina St - Al Wasl, Dubai, UAE
- Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-00:00, Fri 10:00-01:00, Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-01:00; Mon-Thu: 11:00-00:00, Fri: 10:00-01:00, Sat: 10:00-01:00, Sun: 10:00-01:00
- Phone: 04 218 0997 (from Google)
- Website: nowayout.ae
More about NoWayOut Escape Rooms City Walk
10. Glitch Arabia
Glitch Arabia is an indoor venue at Al Ghurair Centre in Deira. Activities include an indoor roller glider zip line over 10 metres high, 11 themed climbing walls, slides from a 10-metre platform, laser tag and an 8-lane bowling alley. Prices start from 30 per person per game. The Fun Package costs 120 AED for 100 AED credit plus a 20 AED bonus. The minimum age is 6.
| What it is | Zip Line - indoor roller glider up to 10+ meters high |
| Admission | 30 per person per game |
| Admission | Starting from 30 per person |
| Ages | Minimum age 6 years old |
| Indoor or outdoor | Indoor |
- Address: Al Ghurair Centre, Deira, Dubai
- Hours: Bowling: Mon-Thu: 10:00-23:00, Fri-Sun: 10:00-00:00
- Phone: 04 886 1695 (from Google)
- Website: glitcharabia.com
Frequently asked questions
How much does an escape room cost in Dubai?
Horror Rooms by NoWayOut Dubai lists prices from AED 168.00. NoWayOut Escape Rooms City Walk lists prices from AED 128.00.
What is the minimum age for laser tag in Dubai?
Xstrike requires players to be at least 5 years old for combat simulation. Glitch Arabia, which also offers laser tag, has a minimum age of 6.
Do I need to book a Jumeirah Mosque visit in advance?
No advance booking is required for public visits, and registration opens 30 minutes before the programme starts. Private visits are arranged via openminds@cultures.ae.
Do I need to swim to visit AquaFun Dubai Water Park?
AquaFun states that all participants must have basic swimming skills and be 6 years old or above. Children aged 6 to 12 must also be with an adult.
How we chose these businesses
We ranked every business in our things to do listings that publishes the relevant details on its own website. The ranking combines the business's Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews it has, how many of the facts this guide needs the business publishes, and how recently we checked them. Every price and detail listed here comes from the business's own website. We don't review or rate businesses ourselves, and no business paid to be included. Prices and menus change, so confirm with the business before you go or book. How we rank · Report a correction
Facts last checked against each business's website on 10 October 2026.