From Monopoly to Risk: Where to buy board games in Dubai
Even though video games are all the rage these days, you still can’t beat the experience of sitting around a table with family and playing a classic board game. In the spirit of nostalgia and the chance for you to fire up those fun family rivalries, we’ve made a list of the most popular stores selling board games in Dubai.
WHERE TO BUY BOARD GAMES IN DUBAI?
Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or a casual player with an inner competitive streak, these board game shops in Dubai have you covered!
BACK TO GAMES
Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, Back to Games offers a wide variety of board games in Dubai. They stock classics, single/multi-player, strategy and family games.
You can choose from Monopoly, UNO, Risk, Scrabble, Katamino, 10 Minute Heist, Backgammon, 7 Wonders, 12 Thieves and more. The costs of the games vary. On average, you can expect to pay somewhere between AED 55 and AED 100 to buy a board game.
- Location: Ground Floor, Times Square Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road | Town Centre Jumeriah, Ground Floor
- Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Weekend timings may vary
- Contact: +971-50-335-0283 | +971-4-548-8445
VIRGIN MEGASTORE
Virgin Megastore has a good collection of casual family board games such as Risk, Cluedo and Jenga. They also stock the superb Dubai version of Monopoly, Harry Potter-themed games and logic puzzles.
You can visit one of their physical stores (they have branches throughout Dubai) or order online from their website. You can expect to spend anywhere from AED 25 to AED 250+ based on the game you decide to purchase from there.
- Location: Multiple including Mall of The Emirates – E11 Sheikh Zayed Rd
- Timings: 10:00 am -12:00 am | Subject to change
- Contact: +971-4-341-4353
UNWIND
Unwind is a café/store hybrid in Dubai. It lets you play games on its premises while enjoying light snacks from the cafe. The games are also available for purchase.
Unwind offers competitive, cooperative and strategy games. You can buy board games such as Contraptions 200, TEN, Imagination Magnets Castle, Backgammon and other types of games.
You can visit their physical outlet in Al Barsha or make a purchase through their online marketplace.
- Location: Shop 3, Hessa St – Al Barsha 3
- Timings: 02:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Weekday) | 12:00 pm to 01:00 am (Weekend)
- Contact: +971-56-404-0019
THE SIX
Our next pick is The Six located in Downtown Dubai. Primarily a board game cafe, they have around 1,000 games available to play in their library. While they constantly update and curate their repository, they also have a small selection of games available for sale. If you want to sit and play games at the cafe, they charge AED 35 per person.
- Location: Burj Vista – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd – Downtown Dubai
- Timings: 09:00 am – 12:00 am | Weekends: 09:00 am – 02:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-334-2666
BOOKS KINOKUNIYA DUBAI
Kinokuniya is a famous Japanese bookshop chain that has established a strong foothold in Dubai. While the shop is primarily known for selling stationery and books, it also stocks a diverse selection of cards and board games. You can find CSM dark apostle, 7 Wonders, Arkham Horror (Third Edition), Alhambra and other types of action, adventure or trivia board games here.
Aside from bibliophiles, fans of comic books in Dubai are also catered to, at this book shop. Whether you’re fond of Death Note or Attack on Titan, you can buy all those fantastic Japanese comics and mangas here. (The store gives absolutely no excuse for rumbling!)
Books Kinokuniya is located in The Dubai Mall, operating seven days a week. It also has an easy-to-use website that makes online shopping a breeze!
- Location: The Dubai Mall, Level 2
- Timings: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm, Weekend timings may vary (Physical store at the mall) | 10:00 am – 6:30 pm (Online order enquiry from Monday to Saturday, except public holidays)
- Contact: +971-4-434-0111
TOYS R US
As the name suggests, Toys R Us is a leading toy store in Dubai. However, it also stocks a large range of board games, including Sky Score, Pavilion Wood Chess and Checkers as well as Monopoly Ghostbusters Edition.
The cost of most of these games starts from under AED 100. Toys R Us has several brick-and-mortar stores across Dubai. But if you want to shop from the comfort of your living room, you can place an order through their online website as well. The store offers free shipping on orders worth AED 100 and above and has a 30-day return policy.
- Location: Multiple including First Floor, Festival Plaza Mall, Mina Jebel Ali
- Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Weekend timings may vary
- Contact: +971-800-869-778-732
BORDERS
With numerous outlets across the city, Borders is a popular bookstore in Dubai. But aside from books, Borders sells a variety of board games too. Their selection is vast, from timeless classics to modern phenomena, so you’re highly likely to find the perfect board game for family fun.
- Location: Multiple including The Dubai Mall
- Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-325-3078
In addition to the aforementioned stores, you can consider bigger outlets of Carrefour Dubai to buy board games.
PLACES TO BUY BOARD GAMES ONLINE IN DUBAI
Wondering, ”Where to buy board games online in Dubai?” Check out these UAE’s online shopping sites that stock all the classic games and more.
NOON
Noon is a popular e-commerce marketplace in the UAE. They offer free delivery on orders above AED 100 for express items. They have a large collection of board games you can choose from, from classics such as Backgammon to more niche offerings like Star Trek Continuum Monopoly or Risk Lord of the Rings Trilogy Edition.
- Contact: help.noon.com | care@noon.com
AMAZON
The world’s leading e-commerce platform Amazon offers plenty of board games in Dubai. From old classics to Jackaroo board games, they stock a huge repository of items. The process to order online through Amazon is simple and easy, which means the latest addition to your library of board games will be with you in no time!
Amazon offers free delivery within the UAE on orders that include items of AED 100 and above. If your order doesn’t qualify for the required price-point set for free shipping, you can go for a standard delivery option. The standard delivery charges start at AED 10, depending upon your item.
- Contact: @AmazonHelp
UBUY
Ubuy is another online store to buy board games in Dubai. Their website has multiple filters that help you to easily search for your desired product. You can search via Price Range, Brand or Categories. They stock a wide variety of board games at competitive prices.
Their gaming inventory includes Don’t Break the Ice, Pressman Charades and Wingspan. Typically, Ubuy delivers orders between six to eight business days.
- Contact: +971-4-453-2620
FAQs ABOUT BUYING BOARD GAMES IN DUBAI
WHERE TO BUY DUBAI’S VERSION OF MONOPOLY BOARD GAME?
You can visit any branch of Virgin Megastore to buy the Dubai Monopoly board game at a reasonable price.
ARE THERE VIDEO GAMES SHOPS IN DUBAI?
Yes, there are many shops to buy consoles in Dubai. Some of the most popular are Geekay, Sharaf DG, Noon and Jumbo.
WHAT ARE THE BEST GAMING ZONES IN DUBAI?
Rails, Virtual Worlds and Game Corner are some of the much-loved gaming zones in Dubai. For more detailed info, check out our list of the best video gaming zones in Dubai.
With that we wrap our guide to the best board game shops in Dubai. For gaming connoisseurs, there are also quite a few board game cafes in Dubai to have a time fun time playing games, while enjoying a coffee or crispy snacks!
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