Board game café in Al Barsha & Zabeel
Over 1,000 board games, speciality coffee and food, and Game Masters who pick the right game for your group and explain it at the table.
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How it works
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Reserve a table at Al Barsha or Zabeel, or just come by.
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Tell them who is playing and what you enjoy.
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Change games whenever you like. Your time covers them all.
Game time
Prices are per person and include VAT.
Per person, play as many games as you like
Per person, student rate
Find your game
Tell your Game Master which one sounds like you.
Quick-to-learn games that work across ages, so everyone can join in.
Two-player games, from light and fast to properly competitive.
Party and team games that get louder as the night goes on.
Simple, colourful games chosen for younger players.
Strategy games with depth. Ask what is new on the shelves.
Never played a modern board game? Perfect. Start here.
Bring your group to Unwind and choose from over 1,000 board games. Our Game Masters pick a game that suits your group and teach it at the table, so nobody needs to know the rules. Order speciality coffee and food as you play. It is an easy, social way to spend time with friends at Al Barsha or Zabeel.
Murder Mystery Party
A hosted murder mystery game with a 3-course meal and a drink, from AED 99 per person. Ages 14+, around 2 to 3 hours.
Book at least 3 days ahead and choose the Murder Mystery Party tag when you reserve.
Food & coffee
Seasonal speciality coffee, all-day breakfast, sandwiches, sharing plates and desserts, ordered from your table.
Visit us
Al Barsha
Zabeel
FAQ
Game time is AED 20 for 1 hour, AED 30 for 2 hours or AED 40 for all day per person. Students pay AED 15, AED 25 and AED 40. Prices include VAT and you can play as many games as you like within your time.
Over 1,000 board games, from family classics to party and strategy games.
No. Our Game Masters suggest games for your group and teach you the rules at the table.
Al Barsha (Hessa Street) is open Sunday to Thursday 8am to 12am, and Friday and Saturday 8am to 2am. Zabeel is open Sunday to Thursday 8am to 1am, and Friday and Saturday 8am to 3am.
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. Bring Unwind’s games to your venue, or tell us what you are planning.
