How much does TEPfactor Dubai cost?

In September 2026 the site listed Kids (8-11 years) at AED 99 per hour and Adults at AED 129 per hour. The minimum is one hour, and you only pay for the time you play, with extra time charged pro-rata. The site gives no separate price for ages 12 to 17, so ask the venue before you book.

How long does a visit take?

The minimum is one hour. Most groups take 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on their pace and how many rooms they attempt. You can extend on the day if there is space.

What are TEPfactor Dubai's opening hours?

Monday to Thursday 2PM to 10PM, and Friday to Sunday 12PM to 12AM, as shown on the venue's home, FAQ and contact pages. Check the booking calendar for slot times.

Is it scary, or are you locked in?

No. You move freely between rooms and are never locked in. The birthday page says there are no locked rooms, no horror elements and no dark spaces designed to frighten.

Can we have a birthday party at TEPfactor?

Yes, for ages 8 and up. Standard includes all 21 rooms, a game host, score tracking and a group photo. The Party Package adds a private party room for one hour, food and drink and a decoration option. Full Experience is full venue hire with catering and an event coordinator. You can bring your own cake. Package prices are not published, so enquire through the site. The venue suggests booking at least 2 weeks ahead, or 4+ weeks for a full private party.

TEPfactor Dubai: 21 team challenge rooms in JBR

Days OutTrampoline & Adventure Parks

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

JBR

Ages8+years and up
PriceAED 99an hour, lowest price
OpenAskNot published yet
WhereJBROpen in Maps

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TEPfactor Dubai is an indoor adventure venue at Bahar Plaza in Jumeirah Beach Residence, built as a network of cave-style rooms. Your group splits into teams of 2 to 6 and moves freely through 21 rooms, each with a different mission. Some are physical, with climbing, balancing and crawling; others are puzzles, steady-hand tasks or tests of calm under pressure. You pick which rooms to try, earn points and clues, and race other teams on the leaderboard towards the final chest. Doors are never locked, and the birthday page says there are no horror elements or dark spaces designed to frighten. It suits families with children aged 8 and over: 8 to 11-year-olds need an adult on their team, while 12 and up can play in a group on their own. Pricing is by the hour, AED 99 for kids aged 8 to 11 and AED 129 for adults, with a one-hour minimum. Most groups stay 1.5 to 2 hours. It also hosts birthday parties and school trips.

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The activity

Trampoline & Adventure Parks, explained

TEPfactor is an indoor team challenge venue set in cave-style rooms in JBR. The venue calls it less an escape room and more a live-action game show, mixing obstacle course, puzzle game and escape room. Teams of 2 to 6 move freely between 21 themed rooms, each with its own mission, and choose which to try and in what order. Rooms fall into four skill types: Agility (climbing, balancing, crawling), Strategy (puzzles and logic), Precision (steady hands) and Focus (staying calm under pressure). Completed rooms earn points and clues towards a final chest, with a live leaderboard. Nobody is ever locked in. It is for ages 8 and up, and 8 to 11-year-olds play with an adult on their team.

Who it's for

Ages 8 and up. Children aged 8 to 11 must have at least one adult (18+) in their team; children aged 12 and above can play independently in a group. The venue says you do not need to be fit or a puzzle expert, and if some rooms don't suit a member of the group there are others to choose from. Groups from 2 people up to 100+ are welcome, so it works for a parent and child, a family, or a birthday group. It is not set up for children under 8.

What to expect

Book a slot online in advance; the venue says weekend slots fill quickly. On arrival you check in and a game host briefs you on scoring and the arena. Your group splits into teams of 2 to 6, then you roam the 21 rooms in any order, earning points and clues towards the final chest, and finish with the score reveal and photos. The minimum is one hour, most groups take 1.5 to 2 hours, and you pay for the time you play, with extra time charged pro-rata. Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes; trainers are ideal. There are no lockers. Every player signs a waiver, and a parent or guardian signs for under-18s.

Highlights

21 cave-style challenge rooms in four skill types: Agility, Strategy, Precision and Focus (tepfactor.ae)
Kids (8-11) AED 99 per hour and Adults AED 129 per hour, minimum 1 hour, extra time pro-rata; prices on the site in September 2026 (tepfactor.ae)
Ages 8+; 8 to 11-year-olds play with an adult (18+) on their team, 12+ can play as a group on their own (tepfactor.ae)
Teams of 2 to 6, free choice of rooms, never locked in, with a live leaderboard and a final chest (tepfactor.ae)
Birthday packages from a hosted session up to full venue hire, for 4 to 60+ children (tepfactor.ae)
4.8 on Google from 2,676 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

TEPfactor Dubai is rated 4.8 on Google from 2,676 reviews: 2,364 five-star, 194 four-star, 52 three-star, 21 two-star and 45 one-star. The Google reviews shown on the venue's own site mention team building, fun games and helpful, cheerful staff, often by name.

The facts

Ages: 8+; children aged 8-11 must have at least one adult (18+) in their team; 12+ can play independently in a group
Prices: Kids (8-11 years): AED 99 per hour
Adults: AED 129 per hour
Minimum 1 hour, extra time charged pro-rata (site, read September 2026)
No separate 12-17 price published
Party package prices not published
Schedule: Book a timed slot online; minimum 1 hour, most groups take 1.5-2 hours
Trial: Ask the provider
Where: TEPfactor Dubai, Bahar Plaza, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai
How to book: ecom.roller.app/tepfactordubai/bookings/en/home · +971 56 404 0802 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Thu2pm–10pm
Fri–Sun12pm–midnight

Questions parents ask

Good to know

3 hours of free parking at The Beach, JBR; the nearest parking is the North Beach Entrance, next to Roxy Cinema (tepfactor.ae)
Closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing; some rooms are physical, so avoid anything restrictive (tepfactor.ae)
No lockers: leave valuables at home or in the car (tepfactor.ae)
All players sign a waiver; a parent or guardian signs for under-18s (tepfactor.ae)
For older children at parties, parents can watch from designated viewing areas (tepfactor.ae)
Book ahead, as weekend slots fill quickly; gift cards are sold for any amount (tepfactor.ae)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park (Google listing)