GO TEAM! 8 corporate team-building activities in UAE

As Kipp leaves the office for a day of team building, we present to you 8 unusual team building activities here in the UAE.

June 6, 2012 5:57 by Jyothi M.V.

Corporate Sailing Regatta package by Eden Yachting

Where? The 100-minute regatta starts at One & Only Marina – Palm Jumeirah

Cost: Dh183,625 for a group of 40 people

Yacht regatta is one of the water activities suited for all the yacht sailing enthusiasts. The half-day regatta package includes 4 Volvo Ocean 60 racing yachts including skipper and a crew, sail training, lunch, sports photographer, prize giving ceremony , drinks and tapas, and free pick-up and drop-off.
Kart racing and Auto test - Club Yas Package

Where? Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Cost: Dh27,000 for 30 people

Yas Marina circuit offers motor-related team building activities like auto test, obstacle course, kart racing and pit stop challenges.
Desert Treasure Hunt

Where? Explorer tours

How about a treasure hunt in a desert, then the desert treasure hunt organized by Explorer tours; consider the attractions including crossing a mine field, lunch and prize giving ceremony.
Chocolate making at Xocolate corporate events’ “Chocolatiers Quest”

Where? Dubai Investment Park

Cost: Dh450 per person

In this activity, different teams are given the task of making a signature box of chocolates for their marketing partners or target market. The teams have to handle everything from making the chocolates to packaging them. The activity is judged by the Holly Grattan, who is the Master Chocolatier, and other judges.
Paintball challenge

Where? Pursuit Games Paint Ball

Cost: Dh45 per person for a 2-hour game

Two teams compete with one another in a 2-hour game. The game is based on strategy, eliminating the opposite team and mostly, teamwork.
Rock climbing

Where? Desert Rangers, Dubai

Cost: Dh400 per person

Rock climbing is a bit challenging but can be a great activity if done in a group. Desert Rangers offer rock climbing experience with protective gear and an instructor to guide the group.
Horse riding

Where? Al Sahara Desert Resort Equestrian Centre, Dubai

Cost: Dh275 per head for a 1.5-hour ride.

For 275 AED, you get an experience of early morning horse ride in desert landscape.
Group Drumming

Where? Dubai Drums Programme, Jupiter Eclipse, DMC, Dubai

Cost: Dh140 per person for a 45-minute drumming session.

Includes 45 minutes of corporate drumming session to drum away the stress.