Summer in Dubai has one rule – if it’s not indoors, it’s not happening. But staying in doesn’t have to mean staying bored. And while staying indoors with the AC blasting is tempting, scrolling through your phone for hours isn’t exactly peak fun. That’s where me and this incredible list, I put together for you, comes in! If indoor fun is what you’re looking for in Dubai with your crew, here are best adult-fun activities that you can enjoy in Dubai this summer.
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1. Triple 7
From shimmering neon graffiti walls, to vintage arcade games, billiards, and bowling lanes, this place has it all. Play classics like Pac-Man or Street Fighter II alongside contemporary art in buzzing ambiance. Adjacent, the 7 Heaven lounge serves cocktails and small bites. Pay-as-you-go top-up cards make it easy to bounce between games. It’s a multi-sensory blast for groups looking to mix drinks, nostalgia, and friendly rivalry!

Timings: Open daily from 6 PM–3 AM
Location: Marasi Dr – Business Bay – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
2. Swingers
Mini-golf gets a party makeover at Swingers. Swoosh through 3 themed 9-hole courses, sip signature cocktails, chow down on street-style comfort food, and dance to live DJs. From London’s famed venue to Dubai’s stylish waterfront, this is the grown-ups version of mini golf.

Timings: Open daily from 4 PM–1 AM
Location: Bluewaters Island – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
3. Boom Battle Bar
Always getting bigger, better and louder, Boom Batter Bar now has a DJ booth, private “Boom Box” karaoke rooms, AR darts, shuffleboard, 9-hole mini golf, social axe-throwing, beer and prosecco pong tables, and an array of bar tapas. Games start at AED 65. It’s casual, vibrant, and ideal for groups that want to snack, sip, and get that competitive energy out.

Timings: Open daily from 4 PM–1 AM
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach
For more information, visit their website
4. 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
5. Brass Monkey
From both their locations in Dubai, enjoy 12-lane bowling, axe-throwing pits, billiards, VR stations, retro arcades, foosball, and craft cocktails. They even have weekly events like Taco Tuesdays, brunches, and ladies’ nights that keep the vibe fresh.

Timings: Open daily from 4 PM–2 AM
Location: Bluewaters by Dubai Retail
For more information, visit their website
6. SENSAS
SENSAS is a 2‑hour, totally immersive, multi-sensory journey in darkness. Guided by a “Master of Senses,” you’ll dodge lasers, taste mystery flavours, interpret hidden sounds, solve scent puzzles, and navigate obstacle challenges – blindfolded! Teams earn tokens that convert into charity donations. Prices start from AED 130 for this experience that is bound to sharpen your awareness.

Timings: Open daily from 10:45 AM–9:45 PM
Location: Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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 140, 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
12. RollDXB
A retro roller disco decked with mirror balls, 70s-80s jams, and friendly instructors? Sign me up, please! Sessions start from AED 90 and best part is your skate rental is included in the price. It’s low-stress cardio, dancing, laughs, and nostalgia all rolled into one groovy night out.

Timings: Open generally from 11 AM–10 PM (check website for more accurate timings)
Location: Shed 3 Marina Cubes Street – Dubai Maritime City – Port Rashid – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
13. JA Shooting Club
Sharpen your aim across indoor and outdoor ranges. The indoor 25-meter pistol range is climate-controlled for cooler comfort. During cooler months, the outdoor clay ranges light up floodlights for evening skeet. Non-member sessions start at AED 150, and gear is fully supplied. It’s professional, safe, and adrenaline-fueled.

Timings: Open daily from 10 AM–9:45 PM
Location: Gate No.7, Exit No.13 – near جبل علي – Jebel Ali Freezone – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. The Smash Room
Need to release? Walk into a padded “rage cage,” gear up, and demolish a suite of breakable items. They have everything you’ve ever felt like destroying, from TVs, glass bottles, appliances, printers and so much more. Want the chaos at your place? Book the Smash-Mobile to come to you. It’s primal therapy and prices depend on the package you choose to help you release your stress.

Timings: Open daily from 12:30–10:45 PM
Location: Umm Suqeim St – 195 4 – Al Quoz – Dubai
For more information, visit their website
19. Vertical Design Neon Workshop
Unveil your inner glass artist in a 90-minute guided experience where you blow neon-lit glass, bend neon tubes, and craft a bespoke sign. Skilled instructors help every step, from design sketch to glowing finish. At AED 950, you not only learn a new craft but take home your stunning neon piece.

Timings: Open daily from 9 AM–6 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday)
Location: Warehouse N.4 – Corner of Street 5c and – Street 28a – Al Quoz Industrial Area 1 – Dubai
For more information, visit their website