



Dubai: Escape Hunt - Prison Breakout
Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 11:30 - 22:00
The Vibe:Adrenaline-packed puzzle adventure in a locked room 🔒
This immersive escape room in Galleria Mall casts teams as prisoners in 1970s Dubai. Participants have 60 minutes to crack codes and find keys before time runs out, making it a popular choice for families and colleagues seeking an intense challenge.
Ticking clocks and distant alarms create tension in the dimly lit cell. You’ll feel the thrill of locked-door clicks and see clues hidden in every rusty corner as suspense builds with each passing minute.
- Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence – highly rated escape game
- Over 600 TripAdvisor reviews (5.0 average) praising the thrill
- Known for its immersive sets and friendly game masters
- Featured in local entertainment guides
Fit For
- 👨👩👧 Families: Challenging puzzles suitable for older kids in a team setting
- 💕 Couples: Fun and thrilling activity for adventurous dates
- 👫 Friends: Competitive group game to solve together
- 👔 Corporate Teams: Excellent team-building and problem-solving exercise
Highlights
- Prison Breakout Scenario – escape-themed room set in a vintage jail cell
- 60-Minute Challenge – solve riddles and unlock clues against the clock
- Immersive Design – realistic props, locked doors and atmospheric audio
- Team Gameplay – cooperative puzzles for 2–6 players (adjustable difficulty)
1 Booking Option
Curated by AI, handpicked by local expert
Starts From
(Per Person)
Dubai Local Expert

Laura Coughlin
Table of Contents
- Closest Metro: Business Bay or Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (Red Line) + 5-min taxi to Galleria Mall
- Parking: Galleria Mall garage (2 hours free, then paid)
- Entrance: Escape Hunt is on the ground floor of Galleria Mall (near Adventure Zone arcade)
- Tip: Arrive 15 minutes early to check in and store personal items
Food & Coffee Shops
Tim Hortons: Coffee and snacks on the mall’s ground floor
Wendy’s: Burgers and fries in the Galleria Mall food court
Tim Hortons: Coffee and snacks on the mall’s ground floor
Wendy’s: Burgers and fries in the Galleria Mall food court
Insider Tips
Best Time: Weekday slots (especially late mornings) tend to be quieter
Hack: Book in advance as weekends and evenings often sell out
Hidden Gem: If truly stuck, the gamemaster can provide thematic hints
Tip: Mobile phones are collected at reception; come prepared to play unplugged
Best Time: Weekday slots (especially late mornings) tend to be quieter
Hack: Book in advance as weekends and evenings often sell out
Hidden Gem: If truly stuck, the gamemaster can provide thematic hints
Tip: Mobile phones are collected at reception; come prepared to play unplugged
Photography Tips
No photography allowed inside the escape room
The room is dimly lit for effect, so plan to rely on senses rather than camera
Gamemasters often offer a group photo after you escape
No photography allowed inside the escape room
The room is dimly lit for effect, so plan to rely on senses rather than camera
Gamemasters often offer a group photo after you escape
Things To Do Nearby
Mall of the Emirates – shopping, dining and Ski Dubai (5-min drive)
Jumeirah Beach Park – sandy Gulf beachfront and park areas (2-min drive)
Wild Wadi Water Park – family-friendly water slides near Burj Al Arab (7-min drive)
Dubai Miracle Garden – elaborate floral displays (seasonal, 10-min drive)
Mall of the Emirates – shopping, dining and Ski Dubai (5-min drive)
Jumeirah Beach Park – sandy Gulf beachfront and park areas (2-min drive)
Wild Wadi Water Park – family-friendly water slides near Burj Al Arab (7-min drive)
Dubai Miracle Garden – elaborate floral displays (seasonal, 10-min drive)

