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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in City Walk, Dubai
4.5Player rating
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THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
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Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.2 km Dubai App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #01 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
You know the old saying, “The boyfriend did it”? On an ill-fated night, love goes terribly wrong for Bella Wanderlust and Walter Bridges.
Bella, a famous travel blogger, was found dead during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows. Now, it’s up to you to uncover the truth.
Was it Walter, the obsessed boyfriend? Percy, the ghost tour guide with a flair for the dramatic? Or is someone else hiding in the shadows?
🔎 Gather clues, interrogate suspects, and expose the real murderer before they strike again. Make sure to have your pen and paper ready to jot down all the crucial evidence.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Over about 90 minutes and 2.2 km of City Walk, you piece together how travel blogger Bella Wanderlust died on a ghost tour, questioning her boyfriend Walter and guide Percy Shadows. Friends who would rather solve a murder outdoors than watch a staged dinner will enjoy it, and so will couples. Choose an indoor escape room if you want a roof overhead or have children too young for a killing.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through City Walk, Dubai is still warm enough to follow.
Read the scene, then read the people, decipher hidden messages and piece the evidence together until the alibis stop agreeing.
Twelve stops across 2.2 km, past The Beach Mall and Jumeirah Beach Residence, on historic streets and in the corners most visitors walk straight past.
A date night that is also a killer group activity, played with your partner, a few friends, or alone if you trust yourself.
Just your phone, starting whenever you like, with nothing to collect and nobody waiting on you.
From people who played this quest
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
MULTIPLAYER QUEST
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BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
The real-world playing space
Dubai
A · Start
34HM+488 - Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
B · Finish
34HM+47X - Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
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- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
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- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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Good to know before you play
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a murder mystery dinner in Dubai?
No. There is no meal and no staged performance. It is a self-guided murder mystery you play on your phone while walking through City Walk. The app leads you from place to place, and you gather clues and interrogate suspects to find out who killed Bella Wanderlust during a ghost tour.
How does the murder mystery in City Walk, Dubai work?
Travel blogger Bella Wanderlust was found dead during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows. Your suspects include her obsessed boyfriend Walter and Percy himself, or perhaps someone else. As you walk, the app sets puzzles in what is around you, and you collect clues to reach your own verdict.
How long does it take and how far will we walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes, covering about 2.2 km on foot through City Walk. The whole game is outdoors. You can pause at any point and continue later, so it is easy to stop for a drink or a break and pick up the investigation where you left off.
Is it suitable for kids?
It works best for older kids and teens who enjoy solving puzzles and following a detective story. The plot centres on a murder, so parents of younger children may want to read the premise first. Little ones may also find a 2.2 km walk and a 90 minute game long.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, with everyone following along on their own phones. There is no fixed time slot, no guide and no group to join. Start whenever suits you, and pause and continue later if you need to.
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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY IN DUBAI
A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in City Walk, Dubai is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Dubai. It fits date nights, friends and mystery fans who prefer doing the investigation themselves instead of watching a staged dinner show.
The route is self-guided over 2.2 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.2 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor case you play at your pace. Choose an escape room or murder-mystery dinner when an indoor set, actors or a meal are the main appeal. Playable languages: English.
