An immersive role-playing experience for team alignment
Step into the world of intrigue with our Dinner With Murder Team Building, inspired by the classic novels of Agatha Christie. Unlike traditional team-building events, participants are not just observers—they are both investigators and suspects, fully immersed in the story.
Originally popularized in England in the late 1920s, this format has been adapted for corporate teams across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and beyond. Participants must investigate, search for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the case, all while collaborating closely with their teammates. This makes it a highly experiential learning opportunity, fostering critical skills such as communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and alignment within the team.
The role-playing aspect means participants step into characters, acting out scenarios while applying strategy and teamwork to succeed. This approach transforms a typical dinner into a dynamic, engaging, and educational experience that strengthens collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and builds cohesion among team members.
Murder Mystery Dinner: How It Works
Unlike traditional murder mysteries with actors performing for an audience, in Dinner With Murder Team Building, participants become the actors. Our professional trainers act as facilitators and directors, guiding the team while assigning roles. Some participants will be “victims,” others “suspects,” and even the identity of the murderer is unknown to the participants themselves. Each team member receives guidelines for their character, while having the freedom to use props, gadgets, and costumes to enhance creativity.
The activity can take place during dinner, lunch, or even breakfast, with performances unfolding between courses. For an optimal experience, it is recommended to use an exclusive restaurant space with enough room to move and a stage-like area, supported by a sound system for larger groups.
Additionally, this format can now also be run entirely online, allowing teams in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia to participate and collaborate remotely, while still developing communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills in an immersive, interactive environment.
Why Murder Mystery Dinner Works as a Team Building Activity
Beyond being a fun and engaging experience, Murder Mystery Dinner is a highly effective experiential training tool. It challenges participants to work together to solve complex problems, analyze situations critically, and make decisions under uncertainty.
Key skills developed through this activity include:
*Teamwork and collaboration – coordinating with colleagues to uncover clues and solve the mystery
*Analytical thinking – interpreting evidence and evaluating possibilities
*Initiative and problem-solving – taking proactive steps while navigating unpredictable scenarios
*Communication and leadership – sharing insights, assigning roles, and motivating the team
This format is ideal for companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia seeking a highly immersive experience that strengthens team cohesion, uncovers hidden talents, and encourages effective collaboration in a dynamic, real-time environment.
During this Murder Mystery Dinner Team Building, participants have the opportunity to discover hidden talents and gain a fresh perspective on their colleagues. The activity encourages teams to experiment with collaboration, uncover individual strengths, and prepare for ambitious projects by revealing the internal potential and positive qualities of each participant.
Key Advantages of Dinner With Murder in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia:
*Participants become active protagonists of the plot rather than passive spectators, enhancing engagement and ownership.
*The plot is realistic and immersive, with twists and surprises that encourage creativity and quick thinking.
*Our expertise in corporate team building ensures effective management of group dynamics and fosters meaningful interactions.
*The activity can be recorded and shared, providing both entertainment and a lasting training resource.
*It offers a unique combination of fun, learning, and team alignment, making it an innovative way to conduct corporate events or dinners.
Are you ready to solve the mystery?
Murder Mystery Dinner Online
Just like the live event, a mysterious crime has occurred—can your teams solve it?
This online team building experience transforms participants into detectives, actors, or both, depending on your preferences. It is designed to strengthen collaboration, communication, and team cohesion, even when teams are working remotely. Perfect for organizations across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, this activity provides an engaging and interactive environment that stimulates critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Participants of an Online Murder Mystery Dinner will:
*Enhance their observational and analytical skills.
*Practice acting, improvisation, and role-playing within clear guidelines.
*Improve time management and prioritization under structured challenges.
*Strengthen communication and conflict management within the team.
*Learn to leverage available resources effectively to address complex, dynamic situations.
By combining fun with experiential learning, this activity ensures that teams leave with improved cohesion, stronger alignment, and actionable skills that translate directly to the workplace.
Which novels inspire our Murder Mystery Dinner?
The detective genre has evolved into a rich and diverse field, with American, ironic, historical, and many other styles. Our corporate team building activities often draw inspiration from classic English detective novels, especially those by Agatha Christie.
Why Christie? Her stories offer a perfect setting for team collaboration and problem-solving:
*The action takes place in a closed, controlled environment, allowing teams to focus on investigation rather than chaos.
*Characters are diverse and complex, each with unique traits, so participants must communicate, observe, and collaborate to solve the mystery.
*The plot revolves around logic, deduction, and teamwork, rather than action or violence, making it ideal for professional learning.
These elements make classic detective stories perfect for experiential team building, where participants can develop analytical skills, collaboration, leadership, and role-based problem-solving.
For companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, we can also create fully customized plots, tailored to corporate objectives, themes, or events, ensuring that the activity aligns with your team alignment and learning goals.
Enjoy your dinner… with crime!
Our experienced trainers “Masters of the Game” provide all the tools, props, and guidance necessary for the evening. Participants don’t need to bring anything—just a shared enthusiasm for creativity, role-playing, and collaborative problem-solving.
This activity combines fun and engagement with experiential learning, allowing teams to:
*Collaborate and communicate effectively in dynamic scenarios
*Exercise creativity and improvisation
*Apply analytical thinking to solve complex challenges
Whether the goal is purely entertaining or also educational, our trainers can customize the event to reflect your company’s objectives, values, or team development goals. This ensures that the experience is not only memorable, but also aligned with team cohesion, leadership, and collaboration outcomes.
Goals of the Murder Mystery Dinner Team Building
This activity is designed to actively develop team alignment and collaboration while keeping participants fully engaged. Key objectives include:
*Enhancing communication – improving clarity, listening, and information sharing within teams
*Stimulating creativity – encouraging innovative thinking in problem-solving and role-playing
*Developing leadership – identifying and exercising leadership skills in dynamic scenarios
*Fostering goal-oriented collaboration – teaching teams to work strategically toward common objectives
*Building empathy and active listening – understanding colleagues’ perspectives in high-stakes situations
*Reinforcing corporate vision, mission, and values – translating company principles into shared action
*Assessing potential and strengths – revealing individual and team capabilities for future projects
*Bridging management and operational staff – strengthening interdepartmental relationships and trust
By participating, teams gain practical experience in alignment, decision-making, and cooperation, making this activity not just fun, but a meaningful learning and development experience.
Ideal Location for a Murder Mystery Dinner
The perfect setting for this Team Building activity is a private restaurant or dining hall where your team can have an exclusive space. This ensures that participants are fully immersed in the experience without distractions and can interact freely.
Key requirements for the venue include:
*All participants in the same room – so everyone can follow the unfolding story and engage in role-play
*Sufficient space between tables – allowing movement for actors, trainers, and participants
*Stage or presentation area – useful for larger groups and for facilitating key moments of the activity
*Audio system – ensures everyone can hear instructions, dialogues, and cues clearly
Choosing the right location is essential to create an environment that promotes team collaboration, communication, and experiential learning while keeping the evening fun and fully engaging.
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