The UAE's first board game café
Two cafés in Al Barsha and Zabeel. Book a table, tell us who is playing, and a Game Master will pick the right game and teach it at your table.
Planning something bigger? See Events, Game Masters & Catering
Awards & recognition
What's On 2024Winner · Favorite Cafe
What's On 2026Highly Commended · Favorite Cafe
What's On 2025Highly Commended · Favorite Cafe
Start here
Pick the one that fits. Every path is one click from here.
Café
Walk in or book a table at Al Barsha or Zabeel. Game time from AED 20, with a Game Master to teach you.
Events & Game Masters
Team building, Game Master stations, birthdays and private parties at your office, a venue or our cafés.
Catering
Staffed food trucks, food kiosks and corporate catering for offices, exhibitions, schools and festivals.
Schools
A screen-free School Board Game Program with Game Master visits, plus catering for school events.
Visit us
Open every day from 8am. Walk in, or book to be sure of a table.
Al Barsha
Zabeel
No experience needed
Our Game Masters teach the games, so nobody needs to read a rulebook.
1
Two of you, a family or a big group. Your Game Master asks what you enjoy.
2
They bring a game that suits your group and the time you have.
3
Rules explained in minutes, then swap games as often as you like.
Events & Game Masters
Our Game Masters bring the games, set up the tables and teach everyone to play.
Game Master-led sessions at your office, a venue or one of our cafés.
Drop-in game tables for exhibitions, activations, fairs and festivals.
Games and a host at our cafés, plus our Murder Mystery Party.
Regular Game Master visits and a rotating game library for schools.
Catering
Staffed food service from the same team, planned around your venue and guest count.
From our guests
We had a wonderful time with family. Away from mobiles and social media. Very engaging games and entertaining. The Game Master was good and offered suggestions to start us off with new games.
Gul Gangwani Google review
This place always surprises me in how much fun we have there. The food is great, the choice of games is massive and the staff are always ready to give you a tutorial so you can jump into anything confidently.
Ruchira Yarsley Google review
A unique concept wrapped around a retro feel in the fast-paced city of Dubai. A solid collection of board games to suit different personalities and tastes, with Game Masters who enrich the experience.
Rashmi Janarthanan Google review
Unwind online shop
Buy the games you play at the café, plus puzzles and trading cards. Free delivery in Dubai on orders over AED 149, usually in 2 working days.
Visit a café
Book a table at Al Barsha or Zabeel. Walk-ins are welcome too.
Plan something bigger
Game Masters, food trucks, kiosks and school programs across the UAE. Tell us what you are planning.
