There’s nothing better than having great friends to do life with… except maybe when they help you get discounts and FREE treats – that takes them straight from great to amazing! This Wednesday, July 30, AKA Friendship Day, I’m going to show the perfect excuse(s) to round up your besties and make the most of Dubai best offers and activities. But, of course, if you’re not interested in spending the day laughing your head off with your pals while sipping on some sweet freebies and adding in a little competitive flair, then definitely do not keep reading.
Also read: 21 Things You Can Get For FREE In Dubai On Your Birthday!
Friendship Day Deals
1. Bring Your Bestie And Get Buy-One-Get-One FREE At STIR
Half the joy of a coffee run is the person you’re sharing it with. On Wednesday, July 30, STIR Café is making your caffeine catch-up even sweeter with a buy one, get one free offer on any coffee. The catch? You’ve got to bring your bestie along. No solo sipping this friendship day! The offer is valid for the first 50 guests to walk in on the day, so make sure to set those alarms!
Offer: Get Buy-One-Get-One FREE on any coffee when you come with a friend on July 30 – first 50 customers only.
Timing: Open daily from 7 AM–9 PM
Location: The Ivy by Metrical – Jumeirah Village Triangle – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
Squad Activities
1. Pac‑Man Live Studio
Step into a full-size, glowing maze and become Pac‑Man! Wearing an AR‑powered vest, you’ll dart through neon-lit corridors, collecting power pellets and evading holographic ghosts. The maze dynamically shifts around you, heightening the challenge as teams of up to eight race through 30‑minute game rounds (about 1 hour total). And I know you lot grew up on 80s arcade games, so high-speed thrill is just the nostalgic throwback you need, and just starts from AED 160.
Timings: Open daily from 1 PM–11:15 PM
Location: 6A St – Al Quoz – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
2. Tiger Strikes
A neon-lit arena of fun, Tiger Strikes blends bowling, augmented-reality cricket, digital darts, and pool into one venue. The 6 glowing lanes serve up competitive vibes, while AR cricket gives you real-time swing feedback and immersive visuals. And if (or rather when) you realised you’re no good with a club and golf ball, they even hsa futuristic darts and pool tables ready for you. Games begin at AED 30+, perfect for those relaxed evenings, date nights, or even a little friendly competition with friends.
Timings: Open daily from 1 PM–12 AM
Location: Megaplex Dubai Grand Hyatt – Umm Hurair 2 – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
3. Chaos Karts
Zoom around virtual-themed tracks in electric karts that shoot energy orbs at competitors, and snag power-ups. And it’s all in Mario Kart-style fun. Timed for 20 minutes per session, and AED 179 per slot, it’s perfect for adventurous squads aiming for adrenalin highs. No protective gear needed thanks to built-in safety tech, so just buckle up and blast off (Instagrammable moments guaranteed).
Timings: Open daily from 1 PM–11 PM
Location: 6A St – Al Quoz – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
4. Five Iron
A 32,000 sq ft American-style indoor country club with 17 high-end simulators covering golf and football, plus a 9-hole mini-golf course and an indoor putting green. 4 bars set the mood (one bunker-themed), and you’ll find work pods, a gym, and sauna too. With events like “Wing It & Swing It” happy hours and weekend brunch tie-ins, it’s a leisure lover’s perfect escape. Sim rentals begin at AED 149 per hour.
Timings: Open daily from 7 AM–12 AM
Location: Beach Resort & Marina – The Westin – Dubai Marina – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
5. BattleKart
This AR karting venue throws a full suite of gameplay modes at you. I’m talking destruction derbies, Snake-style circuits, digital graffiti tagging, and rocket football. Each kart is equipped with AR gear to track power-ups and hits in real-time. Sessions tend to be around 15 minutes, starting at AED 200.
Timings: Open daily from 2 PM–12 AM
Location: BattleKart – 74 Street – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
6. Loco Bear
Get ready for 70,000 sq ft of theme-park-esque fun that’s both indoors and perfect for adults. They’ve gto everything under their belts from dual laser tag arenas, messy slime rooms, Squid Game–styled ball pits, ninja warrior/parkour zones, trampoline arenas, interactive bowling lanes, air hockey, climb walls, and roll gliders. With adult prices from AED 349, it’s outrageous, energetic, and wildly entertaining.
Timings: Open daily from 10 AM–11 PM
Location: Al Quoz Industrial Area 2 – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
7. Quiz Room
This venue transforms quiz nights into full-on TV studio experiences. Up to 18-person groups compete through trivia rounds, music-identification challenges, and buzzer battles in a polished studio setting. The hosts, sound effects, backdrop graphics, and scoreboard create that familiar game-show rush. So, if you’re that friend with fun facts in their back pocket, now’s the time to prove your brain really is something worth showing off.
Timings: Open daily from 9:30 AM–12 AM
Location: Inside Goshi Warehouse City, Warehouse #118 – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
8. Adventure Island
Enter a neon-soaked combat zone with two epic attractions. First, laser tag moves beyond basic scuffling with black lights, paint-splattered aesthetics, and up to 24-person free-for-alls or team wars. Then step into Pixel, where the LED-lit floor pulses, shifts, and challenges you to dodge “lava” patches. Each round is about 15 minutes, and it starts from AED 59.
Timings: Open generally from 12–10 PM (check website for more accurate timings)
Location: Bahar Plaza – Al Gharbi St – Jumeirah Beach Residence – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
9. Ground Control
Enjoy 8-lane bowling from AED 75, plus axe-throwing, darts, mini-golf, and retro arcade games at this indoor entertainment hub. It’s casual and convenient, perfect for post-movie hangouts or family group evenings.
Timings: Open daily from 10 AM–10 PM
Location: Nakheel Mall, Dubai
For more information, visit their website
10. Game Over Escape Rooms
Feast your eyes on 12 immersive rooms featuring horror, whodunnit, fantasy, secret society, and vintage wizard themes. Some include live actors for spooky and interactive surprises. The “Illuminati”-style Da Vinci Code room is a cerebral 60-minute whirlwind and prices go for AED 140 per person.
Timings: Open daily from 10 AM–10:30 PM
Location: Nakheel Mall, Dubai
For more information, visit their website
11. 3D Blacklight Mini Golf
Wrap up the weekend with a unique twist on mini golf. This neon-lit course glows with jaw-dropping 3D artwork and brings a surreal vibe to every hole. Dress in white or neon colours for an extra pop and you’ve got yourself the most fun family photo op. Tickets start at AED 90.
Timing: Open daily from 1 PM–1 AM
Location: The Walk – Jumeirah Beach Residence – Dubai
For more information, visit their website.
