Urban Business Institute
Urban Retreats
Relax | Renew | Rebuild
Welcome to Urban Retreat, where connection with oneself meets serenity in the world's most breathtaking destinations. Join us on a transformative journey to elevate your mindset, ignite creativity, and nourish your body and soul. Our exclusive, curated experiences combine wellness, luxury, and exploration, tailored to your unique needs. From serene natural landscapes to vibrant cultural hubs, our retreats will transport you to awe-inspiring locations around the globe. Whether you're seeking a like-minded community, a corporate retreat, or a personal escape, our expert-led workshops and peaceful atmosphere will guide you towards a deeper sense of purpose, wellness, and connection.
Corporate Retreat
At Urban Retreats by UBI, where we craft transformative corporate retreat experiences that elevate team engagement, wellbeing, and strategic growth. Our expertly designed programs combine immersive activities, workshops, and exercises to foster deeper connections, spark creativity, and drive business success.
Our Mission
At Urban Retreats, we're dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We believe that by investing in the human side of business, companies can cultivate a culture of empathy, innovation, and excellence. Our mission is to provide bespoke retreat experiences that inspire growth, connection, and success.
Facts About Corporate Retreats
Companies that prioritize wellbeing experience 26% higher employee engagement (Gallup)
80% of employees feel stressed at work, impacting productivity and wellbeing (American Psychological Association)
Every dollar invested in wellbeing programs yields an average return of $3.27 (Harvard Business Review)
Urban Retreats Approach
Customized Approach
Tailor-made retreats to fit your specific goals and challenges.
Experiential Facilitation
Our experienced facilitators guide discussions and unlock team potential.
Impactful Teambuilding
Foster collaboration in a stimulating environment.
Innovative Approach
Bring out your bright ideas with our innovative tools.
Dedicated Time and Space
Unplug from distractions in an immersive environment.
Actionable Outcomes
Leave the retreat with a clear roadmap.
Retreat Designed For Your Needs
Shared Vision
Aligning on the shared vision and direction of the future.
Enhanced Collaboration
Developing close friendships, creating team spirit, and strengthening communication skills.
Innovative Ideas
Promoting new ideas and innovations for an effective solution to complex problems.
Retreat Outcomes
At the core of our corporate retreat is the transformative outcome that you will achieve.
Actionable Initiatives
Providing your team with practical tools for post-retreat implementation.
Team
Building
Experience a dynamic retreat with immersive workshops and exercises tailored to your team's needs. Spark collaboration, innovation, and lasting bonds among team members.
Acquired
Skills
Unlock your team's potential with a transformative retreat that elevates essential skills and fosters a positive work environment. Develop enhanced communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Team
Engagement
Unlock your team's potential with our corporate retreats, designed to foster connections, spark creativity, and drive business success. Break down barriers, build trust, and strengthen bonds.
Wellbeing
Matters
Recharge and revitalize your team's wellbeing with our retreats. Incorporate mindfulness practices, wellness workshops, and healthy activities to cultivate a deeper connection and renewed energy.
Strategy &
Culture
Align, reflect, and recharge your team's strategic vision with our immersive retreats. Explore purpose, values, and vision, and develop strategic plans to drive growth and success.
Empower
Growth
Elevate your mindset, explore art and spirituality, conquer physical challenges, enhance communication skills, delve into psychology, and indulge in fun.
Elevating Corporate Retreats
Our exclusive experience for business executives combines mindfulness, psychology, wellbeing, and coaching for a transformative journey.
Majestic Retreats
Our retreats are set in luxurious and breathtaking destinations around the world, offering a unique luxury experience. From serene beaches to majestic mountains, our carefully chosen locations provide the perfect backdrop for transformation and growth.
Transform
Unleash
Our retreats offer a diverse range of activities designed to nourish your body, soul, and mind. From yoga and Pilates to healing sessions and physical challenges, our expert-led programs will push you to new limits and help you build resilience. Whether you're looking to focus on fitness, totally unwind, or find a balance between the two, our retreats allow you to create your ultimate experience. Rise and shine to a new you.
Connect
Elevate
Our retreats bring together a carefully curated group of like-minded individuals in an intimate setting, ensuring personalized attention and meaningful connections. Build genuine relationships with fellow participants and discover new perspectives in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Mindset
Growth
Get ready for an extraordinary retreat that will transform your professional and personal life! This journey goes beyond acquiring new skills; it's about reshaping your mindset, creativity, and well-being through our carefully crafted experiences. Discover a whole new you!
Relax Your
Body & Mind
Indulge in a rejuvenating spa break, where tranquility meets luxury. Replenish your energy, restore your glow, and surrender to the bliss of our expertly crafted treatments, as you drift into a peaceful slumber.
Whether it's a majestic castle, a private island resort, a summer camp resort by the lake, or see-through glamping tents under the Northern Lights, we have the perfect venue for your dream retreat or offsite experience.
Majestic Retreats
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Team Building Retreats
Reward your team with a Company Retreat or Experience. We inspire and motivate your team, combining fun, work, education and play. luxury Corporate Retreats tailored for your company.
Whether you are looking for a fun day out, or 2-3 day retreat, we will tailor your program, destination to your budget.
Team bonding and quality time with your coworkers is crucial in order to stay connected, maintain team spirit.
Programs
All programs tailored to your needs. Select workshops and activities to create a tailored program for your team.
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Workshops
•Leadership Skills - This leadership skills workshop helps leaders in middle to senior roles channel their focus, effort and style of leadership to achieve a shared business vision
•Resilience - Resilience training focuses on four areas, including emotional, cognitive and mental, physical, and spiritual resilience. Bring adaptive Resilience to your organisation.
•Stress Management- Equip your team with tools to help you thrive in challenging circumstances.
•Sleep Management - This workshop explores introducing new behaviours, and ways to manage beliefs and thoughts about sleep. The aim is to help you improve your sleeping pattern
•Detox your Body & Mind - Our Energy Food promotes/ increases energy, eliminates toxins, supports your immune and digestive system, and is extremely alkalizing to your body.
Activities
•Pilates - Reduce muscular imbalances, and associated aches and pains from sitting at a desk for long periods
•Breathwork – Learn powerful breathing techniques to drastically lower stress, improve focus and more!
•Mindfulnes Mindfulness Improves Focus, Creativity, Communication, Memory and Learning Skills
•Beach Walks – Red Sea beautiful mindfulness beach walks
•Spa & Massage – Royal Greens Golf and Country Club
•Sunrise Yoga – overlooking the crystal waters of the Red Sea
•Relax & Re-Energise – Plenty of time to chill and recharge
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Additional Activities
•Golf
•Beach Boxing
•1-2-1 Personal Training
•Fitness Testing
•Private Yacht Dinner
•Sand Dune Bashing
•Theatre and Dinner
•Sight seeing
•Activity Course
•Paddle Boarding
•Kayaking
We can adapt all programs to your requirements.
High energy Workshops, Fun Activities.
“Take the steps to getting your team happier and healthier.”
Workshops
Employee wellbeing workshops protect against stress and burnout. Build the resilience and engagement of your staff. Select workshops suited to your team.
Activities
Corporate team-building increases several skills in employees such as problem-solving, planning, communicating, and leads to increased workplace collaboration. Participating in team building exercises boosts team spirit and morale. Completing team challenges will give your people a sense of solidarity,
“The best thing about Teamwork is you always have others on your side”
Meditation
Mindfulness
Team Sports / Games
Yoga Pilates
Pool Games
Juice Workshop
Kayaking
Massage Spa
Beach Walks
Additional Activities
Depending on your budget, add some extra activities to your Corporate Retreat. Private Yacht in Dubai, Scuba diving in the Red Sea Saudi Arabia. We are open to suggestions!
Private Yacht
and Dinner
Horse Riding
Paddle Boarding
Golf
Picknic
Scuba Diving
Sand Dune Bashing
Sky Diving
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10:10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Welcome RemarksDina Al Selmy Chief Executive Officer Urban Business Institute
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10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Keynote AddressKhalid Abou Bakr International Lawyer
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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Session: Latest Trends and Best Practice in Good CorporateGovernance and Board Effectiveness by Jan Bladen Jan Bladen Managing Partner of Governance Creed
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12:40 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. Closing Remarks & Program Includes by UBI Board AdvisorsMonna El Gazzar Board Advisor
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11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Break & Networking11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Break & Networking
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12:50 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Reception and Networking12:50 - 1:30 p.m. Reception and Networking
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9:00 a.m. Registration and Networking9:00 a.m. Registration and Networking
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12.00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. Panel: Empowering Egypt's Boardrooms Governance for GrowthJan Bladen Managing Partner of Governance Creed Walid Hassouna Founder & CEO of valU Lamise A. Negm CSR Advisor-Executive Chairman Financial Regulatory Authority Mohamed Aboulghait Vice Chairman, The Golden Triangle Economic Zone Dr.Merit Al-Sayed Economist Strategist Hilda Louca Founder & CEO at MITCHA Shahir Boshra Seasoned leader in technology and telecommunications Medhat Al Madany Board Member- President of the HR Management Association
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Exclusive access to world-class contentImmerse yourself in tailored panels, fireside chats, roundtables and breakout sessions that delve into cutting-edge topics and emerging trends—content you won’t find anywhere else.
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Elite networking and unmatched opportunitiesBuild meaningful connections with top industry leaders, innovators and like-minded professionals from around the globe to open doors for partnerships, mentorships and career advancements.
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Inspiration for innovation and actionable strategiesLeave energized and refreshed with new perspectives, breakthrough ideas and practical strategies to elevate your professional and personal journey.
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Seize a once-in-a-lifetime experienceBe part of transformative moments, from witnessing exclusive product launches to engaging in historic conversations with the world’s most influential industry icons.
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Game-changing insights from industry expertsLearn directly from UBI speakers, including C-suite executives, entrepreneurs and global influencers shaping the future of business and innovation.
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What is a corporate team-building event?Corporate team-building events refer to activities and experiences designed to enhance collaboration, communication and camaraderie among employees in a corporate setting. At Rush-A-Way, we specialize in curating unique team-building activities in Dubai for employees, that engage and inspire your team.
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How can I organize corporate team-building activities with UBI?Planning corporate team-building activities in Dubai with Rush-A-Way is a breeze. Start by reaching out to our expert team who will customize a memorable experience for your company. We offer a diverse range of team-building activities, designed to foster collaboration and boost morale. Whether it’s an adventurous outdoor challenge or a creative indoor workshop, Rush-A-Way has your team-building needs covered. Contact us today to kick-start your team’s journey towards enhanced teamwork and success. We specialize in corporate Team building activity in Dubai and corporate Team building activity in Abu Dhabi.
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How can team-building activities increase employee engagement?Corporate team-building activities play a pivotal role in enhancing employee engagement. These team-building activities foster camaraderie and collaboration among team members, resulting in increased motivation and productivity.
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What are the different types of Team Building Activities?Through a variety of exciting and unique team-bonding offerings, the UBI Challenges consist of the following – Virtual Team-Building sessions, Scavenger Hunts and customized versions of the Amazing Race – all of which can guide organizations towards uplifting their team-morale, thereby building a great work culture!
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How much lead time do we need?If the venue is decided, we need as little as 3 days of lead time. We can organize activities for groups up to 40 people. Bigger groups will need a lead time of 2 weeks ideally – however we have set a record of 12 hours in setting up an event!
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What are the benefits of corporate team-building?The benefits of corporate team-building activities for employees include improved communication, increased collaboration, enhanced problem-solving skills, stronger team cohesion, higher employee morale and ultimately, improved overall productivity and performance.
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What sets UBI apart for corporate team-building activities?UBI stands out as the premier choice for corporate team building in Dubai. Since our inception in 2015, we have supported over 400 organizations with effective and high-quality team-building activities. With 3 consecutive years of being awarded the title of the ‘Best Corporate Team Building’ in the UAE and an impressive Client Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 9.7, we have a proven track record of delivering exceptional team-building experiences that foster collaboration and growth for your employees.
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How much does a Team Building cost?We take into consideration the chosen concept, duration of the event, group size, location and other list of deliverables to give you the best price.
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Is there a participant limit in corporate team-building activities?The participant limit in our corporate team-building activities can vary depending on the specific activity and the activity objectives. We at Rush-A-Way have conducted corporate team-building activities for groups ranging from 5 participants to 1000 participants hence we can curate an event based on the organizer’s requirements in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or any other city across UAE. We also support team-building activities in KSA and other GCC countries.
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What are the different types of Team Building Activities?Through a variety of exciting and unique team-bonding offerings, the UBI Challenges consist of the following – Virtual Team-Building sessions, Scavenger Hunts and customized versions of the Amazing Race – all of which can guide organizations towards uplifting their team-morale, thereby building a great work culture!
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What are the benefits of corporate retreats?A corporate retreat is an exceptional opportunity for your company to step away from the daily grind and invest in your team's growth and cohesion. Picture your team in inspiring settings around the world. These diverse and dynamic locations offer the perfect backdrop for activities designed to strengthen teamwork, enhance communication, and boost overall company morale. The benefits of a corporate retreat are profound and far-reaching. Consider the example of Buffer, a social media management company, which organizes annual retreats to locations like Madrid and Cape Town. These retreats have been instrumental in fostering stronger relationships among team members. Through team-building exercises, workshops, and social events, employees can connect on a personal level, breaking down barriers and building trust. This camaraderie translates to better collaboration and a more harmonious work environment. These retreats provide a unique space for strategic thinking and innovation. Without the usual distractions, teams can focus on brainstorming new ideas, tackling complex problems, and aligning on long-term goals. Such sessions have rejuvenated Automattic's creativity and drive, leading to breakthroughs that might not have been possible within the confines of the office.
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What is a corporate retreat?A corporate retreat is an event and getaway where employees and management of a company leave their usual work environment to engage in activities aimed at improving teamwork, communication, and overall company culture. These retreats can last from a day to a week and often take place at offsite locations such as resorts, conference centers, or outdoor settings. Activities during a corporate retreat can include team-building exercises, workshops, strategy sessions, recreational activities, and social events. The goal is to foster a sense of community, address organizational challenges, and encourage collaboration and innovation among employees.
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SurveysCollect smart, timely attendee feedback to increase your events’ success year after year.
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How much is a company retreat?A company retreat can cost anything from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands. Factors including the size of your company, the number of guest rooms you'll need, the duration of your retreat, what sort of activities and events you participate in, and the location and venue you select will all have an impact. If you need any help determining your retreat budget, feel free to reach out and our team of Retreat Planning Experts would be happy to help and give you free access to our Retreat Budget Calculator.
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IntegrationsIntegrate your event data from Cvent with your other business systems to quickly send leads to sales and marketing and get improved insights.
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Events & attendee insightsStore your event data and calculate ROI, understand engagement, manage costs, and improve your event strategy.
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Lead ManagementUse one lead retrieval tool to easily qualify leads to pass on to sales and marketing.
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Engagement scoringTrack and score your attendees' journey through interactions and activities at your events.
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