A treasure hunt or scavenger hunt is one of the most reliable corporate team building formats in Dubai — it’s competitive, inclusive and forces teams to communicate and strategise under time pressure. This guide explains how the format works and why it’s a corporate favourite.
What is a corporate treasure hunt?
A scavenger and treasure hunt is a team-based activity where groups solve clues and complete challenges across a mapped route or venue. Every clue demands collaboration — someone reads, someone navigates, someone solves — which is exactly why it surfaces natural leadership and communication patterns within a team.
Why it works for teams
The format is deliberately low-barrier and high-participation: no athletic ability required, everyone contributes, and the competitive framing keeps energy high from start to finish. We break down the specifics in our guide to the 4 benefits of a scavenger hunt for team building.
Indoor, outdoor or across the city
Treasure hunts run anywhere — inside a hotel or office, across a resort, or as a city-wide route through Dubai. Combined with wider outdoor team building programmes, they anchor a full-day off-site with a clear competitive spine.
Running a hunt in Dubai
Rush-A-Way has run scavenger and treasure hunt formats for corporate teams across the UAE for years, including large-scale versions such as the Amazing Race and the Rush-A-Way Challenge. To scope a hunt for your team size and location, contact Rush-A-Way.
