Looking for a spot to get your mind off things and have a fun time with your friends? You’ve come to the perfect place to find out what the best arcades are right here in Dubai. We spent a few hours in the four best arcades in Dubai and gathered everything you need to know for you to pick the arcade you deem most worthy for your next weekend escape. For more reviews and insight on the country’s top sights, subscribe to ReviewAE.
1. Arcades in Dubai: Hub Zero
Neon lights, graffiti walls, endless snacks, and one of a kind virtual reality games. sounds interesting? We started off our arcade marathon with a fan favourite that has relocated to a local suburb that might be closer to you than you think.
The arcade by hub zero is a gamers’ dream virtual reality gaming park located in al Khawaneej walk. This hidden gaming escape offers everything from a futuristic neon light-filled atmosphere to over 40 virtual and physical arcade games. Entrance to the gaming zone is free of charge, while enjoying any of the games offered requires a charged card. With a charged arcade card you get to experience the thrilling arcade classics or exclusive virtual games and win prizes including a free roxy cinema ticket to a movie of your choice with spending 100 AED at the arcade.
For the football fans, the arcade presents its unique soccer star game where players get to physically play in a grass-laid room while also competing with other players virtually . The arcade also has an exclusive playstation room that can be booked for your special events and occasions. If you’re a fan of the classics, the hub’s arcade has a wide variety of nostalgic games like Pac-man, space invaders, air hockey, and the classic claw machines all for the thrill of winning one of those games.
The excitement at this virtual gaming-inspired arcade does not end at that, you also get to enjoy the wide variety of drinks and snacks offered while playing and competing with friends on the array of physical and virtual games. This arcade is the perfect fit for you if you’re looking to boost your adrenaline during your next weekend activity. If This thrilling arcade sounds like your next weekend spot you’ll find more information on the hub zero’s official website
2. Arcades in Dubai: Magic Planet
Have you ever dreamed of flying, bowling, climbing and sky trailing? Well now, this is all possible under one roof at Magic Planet Mirdif. Magic Planet is located at the heart of City Centre Mirdif Dubai . The mall is situated in Mirdif, a spot easily accessible to many nearby neighbourhoods, making a convenient arcade option. This amazing arcade and gaming venue offers a variety of fun activities for children and teenagers. For example, video, skill, redemption, and merchandising games, as well as kiddie rides and teenager rides that will give you an exciting experience.
If you are looking for an exciting and fun challenge with your friends or family, you can purchase a AED 40 ticket per player at Yalla! Bowling. What makes Magic Planet unique is that you can experience skydiving without having to jump from a plane at iFly. You can purchase a beginner package just for AED 199, or have a more thrilling and action-packed VR experience for just AED 395.
Want a getaway from the real world and jump into another dimension fighting monsters and much more? you can simply play VR games that will give you a thrilling experience like never before. Magic Planet also offers school visits and birthday party booking, and corporate parties. Want to hear something more exciting? Every time you buy or top up your Magic Planet card online you get free blue swiper games.
For more information you can have a look at magic planet’s official website
3. DBC Arcade
Are you searching for a cool place to hang out with your friends where you could eat, play, and win prizes? DBC Arcade is the place for you!
Talking about the best arcades in Dubai we had to mention DBC Arcade. As it offers you new and vintage arcade games and allows you to experience exciting VR games, celebrate birthdays with your loved ones, and so much more! Moreover, DBC Arcade is located in Dubai, Al Qouz 1. The amazing architecture of the place stands out as it showcases all the fun experienceS the building provideS, the bowling balls, pins, and retro games from the 90s.
The food served in the arcade is delicious and suits everyone’s taste! Also, they have a wide variety of snack options and soft drinks that will satisfy your sweet and salty cravings. The DBC Arcade combines classic and timeless arcade games that are exciting and challenging to boost your adrenaline and play to win more prizes!
The bowling alley adds the icing on the cake, as it offers a spacious seating area for the players to sit and hang out during and after the game! However, the arcade section has the arcade games all stacked up beside each other which will get you hunged up to try them all. Also, the place includes bumping cars that you can enjoy with your friends and family.
For more details and bookings kindly check out DBC’s website
4. Arcades in Dubai – PlayDxB
Looking for a place where modern arcades meet classic arcade consoles? PlayDxB is a place where you can challenge yourself and your friends in a two-floor arcade, competing in various games and challenging reality in VR. It also offers a virtual reality zone where you and your friends can experience another dimension filled with exotic games. This arcade gaming venue not only offers modern game features, but it also reminisces the classic arcade consoles.
PlayDxb’s arcade is located in Dubai mall, on the second level between Kidzania and Reel cinemas. The location of PlayDxB makes it suitable for families, where younger children could visit Kidzania while other family members would enjoy the arcade consoles. With the neighbouring options available, parents are worry-free while their little ones are enjoying the modern features of PlayDxB.
The interior design stimulates excitement and joyful energy by just walking around the area. The bright lights and dark backward sets down the gaming energy and unwraps the competitive traits. The layout of the place not only brings out the gaming energy but also stimulates dopamine with its unique architecture. PlayDxB provides game consoles for individuals or multiplayer if you are looking for a challenge. Furthermore, the two-story arcade provides a VR park and game-themed rides where you can enjoy thriller rides. PlayDxB targets all ages with its different and modern gaming features, while still keeping it classic with classic arcade games. This is the place where you can spend hours of non-stop entertainment and fun challenging activities with family and friends. For more information, you can visit PlayDxB website.
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