Channel your Sherlock Holmes at these escape rooms in Abu Dhabi
There is so much to do in the UAE capital, from dizzying roller coaster rides to unlimited entertainment in the form of parks, resorts and historic destinations. Families and youngsters can stay engaged in Abu Dhabi. Some enjoy the appeal of the virtual world, while others prefer relaxing at a resort. For a truly unique experience, you need to head to the escape rooms in Abu Dhabi. Here are our top picks!
THE BEST ESCAPE ROOMS IN ABU DHABI
If you are unfamiliar with the concept, an escape room is a time-bound puzzle plus a treasure hunt where you need to solve clues and come up with creative solutions to escape from the room that you are trapped in. Sounds fun? Let’s take a close look at the top spots that offer an exhilarating experience.
SHARDA ESCAPE ROOM
With four themed rooms, Sharda Escape Room is one of the best escape rooms in Abu Dhabi. Imagine you are in a movie and have been kidnapped. Your best chance of escape is to follow the leads given to you by a secret agent. Can you manage in sixty minutes or will you be trapped in the room?
Alternatively, there is a room called Gulf Houdini, where players have to solve puzzles of the famed magician’s office in less than 60 minutes. Reveal his secrets or sell them as your own.
The other two escape rooms available at Sharda Escape Room in Dalma Mall include Demolition Escape and Ancestral Cottage. The last one is quite similar to one of the most famous fictional deaths. Here you have to escape a building that is being demolished. Escape or you shall meet the same fate as Jaime and Cersei.
- Team members: Two to eight people
- Ticket costs: AED 90 to 120 (per person)
- Timings: Saturday to Wednesday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday and Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 am
- Location: Dalma Mall
- Contact: +971-2-679-5676
DARK ROOM
Prefer a horror escape room experience? Dark Room will give you all the creeps. Whether you get excited or freaked out, that’s up to you! The Escape is where all of you will work as a team and try to find a way. Different scenarios and storylines are presented to make things interesting.
Use your skills to remain calm and try to escape while supernatural creatures try to stop you. There are escape games available at Dark Room. These include The Basement, Hill House and The Ritual. Each of these provides 60 minutes.
- Team members: Two to ten people
- Ticket costs: AED 130 to 135 (per person)
- Location: Villa 258, Al Khaleej, Al Arabi Street, Al Bateen
- Contact: +971-55-186-1589
HAUNTED ACTIVITY
Haunted Activity is another place to have a fun night out with your friends. Many consider it to be the scariest escape room in Abu Dhabi. Essentially these are scary games that require observational and communication skills. You will have to make decisions as a team, so it’s a great activity for friends to explore together. Besides, there are even options for corporate events.
There are two haunted escape rooms to choose from – House of Evil and the Morgue. Each of these is 60 minutes long and will give you the goosebumps. Make sure to bring your ‘A’ game to make it through!
- Team members: Two to ten people
- Ticket costs: Vary (Spend less when you go in a group)
- Location: 11, Al Sikeek St, Al Danah
- Contact: +971-50-321-0541
PRISON ISLAND
Visit Prison Island for an adventure-packed experience. It caters to all ages and is inspired by “Fort Boyard”, a popular TV show. You have to work with your team to solve challenges at different cells and collect points. There are 26 challenges to keep you on your feet! Each cell is ranked based on technique, tactics and physique.
- Team members: Three to five people
- Ticket costs: Starting from AED 105 for a 1-hour game
- Location: Abu Dhabi Mall – Level 3
- Contact: +971-58-819-9176
FAQS
WHAT ARE THE BEST THEME PARKS IN THE UAE CAPITAL?
Warner Bros. World, Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld are some of the best theme parks in Abu Dhabi.
WHERE TO WATCH A MOVIE IN ABU DHABI?
To catch the latest blockbuster, you need to head over to any of the top cinemas in Abu Dhabi such as Novo Cinemas and Cine Royal Cinema.
That’s a wrap to our guide to the best escape rooms in Abu Dhabi. The real fun is going out with friends and having a great time. As these escape rooms keep up with popular culture, more scenarios are added routinely to cater to the latest interests.
If you have tried all the Abu Dhabi escape rooms, you should consider the escape rooms in Dubai as they are just as exciting and fun.
Planning a visit to the capital city? There are many things to do in Abu Dhabi.
