Top Board Game Cafes in Abu Dhabi
Looking for a board game cafe in Abu Dhabi? From Catan, and, Monopoly, to more than 400 games at some cafes, there’s plenty to pick from.
Table Top Tavern Board Game Cafe
Table Top Tavern in Al Hisn has shelves packed with board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs. You’ll find Ludo, Monopoly, Catan, Azul, and Splendor, alongside Dixit, Santorini, King of Tokyo, and Munchkin. There’s also Deception: Murder in Hong Kong, The Adventures of Robin Hood, and The Legends of Andor.
If you’re hungry between rounds, you can grab a bite from themed picks including Dwarven Wagyu Tacos, Elven Truffle Fries, and Alliance Buffalo Wings. There are also crepes, salads, and drinks on the menu.
Where: Al Hisn, Abu Dhabi
Price: From AED 35
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DNA Board Games Cafe
DNA Board Games Cafe in Khalidiyah has more than 200 games on its shelves, from Codenames, Sushi Go Party!, Herd Mentality, Jenga, and Battleship to Root, The Chameleon, Don’t Get Got!, Unstable Unicorns, and Parks. A DNA game master can also help with the rules and recommend games if you’re not sure what to pick.
If board games aren’t enough, the cafe also hosts themed trivia nights. There’s a Harry Potter quiz happening on 19 September, while previous nights have covered F.R.I.E.N.D.S. You can also order food and drinks, from burgers, pasta, and salads to sandwiches, desserts, coffee, and more.
Where: Montazah Tower, Khalidiyah Street, Abu Dhabi
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DICE Board Game Cafe
Located inside Sheikha Fatima Park, DICE Board Game Cafe has more than 400 games, including Catan, Splendor, Codenames, Monopoly, Ludo, Sheriff of Nottingham, and Ubongo. And if you know your Westeros from your Winterfell, Game of Thrones: The Board Game is on the shelves, too.
You can grab something to eat while you play, with loaded nachos, truffle fries, club sandwiches, crepes, milkshakes, coffee, and more on the menu.
Where: Sheikha Fatima Park, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
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The Exile, Al Ain
Add The Exile to your list for a game of Codenames, a round of Sequence, or Chess, Jenga, Ludo, and Battleship.
There’s coffee, burgers, pizzas, pasta, and desserts if you’re staying for a while. You can also swap the board for a game of billiards or table tennis.
Where: Al Bsal 3 Street, Industrial Area, Al Ain
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