Gaming Setup
Gaming booths support group sessions, with Switch, PS4 and other consoles mentioned by visitors.
Glitch Cafe
Dubai
Glitch Cafe is a coffee-and-gaming venue in Dubai where groups can book gaming booths, play consoles and settle in with food or drinks. It suits friends looking for a relaxed hangout, with reviews also mentioning small events, tournaments and a menu that includes sliders, milkshakes and coffee.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
228 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Group Space
The organised layout, lighting and seating work well for groups; one visitor came with 10 friends to play Nintendo Switch.
Event Friendly
The space has hosted small events and gaming tournaments, giving it uses beyond a casual coffee stop.
Food Choices
Reviews specifically praise the beef burger, hotdogs, sliders, milkshakes and acai bowl.
Helpful Staff
Several visitors describe the staff as polite, attentive, friendly and helpful.
Family Friendly
One review highlights the split appeal: parents can have coffee while children play games.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Call before visiting to reserve a game booth; otherwise reviews warn of potentially very long waits.
Try Weekdays. A weekday evening was reported as empty, so off-peak timing may make gaming access easier.
Check Coffee. If coffee matters most, consider asking about the current brew or trying the espresso tonic, since coffee feedback is mixed.
Plan Laptop Use. Do not rely on the cafe for laptop charging: reviews mention missing wall sockets around the seating areas.
Ask Dessert. Check dessert availability and freshness before ordering; nachos were discontinued and waffles received a poor review.
Parking Reassurance. If driving, one visitor reported no parking issues during a group gaming visit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
9 Nad Al Hamar Rd
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
espresso tonic
The espresso tonic is a customer-recommended drink for coffee-and-gaming visits.
mango frappe
A visitor singled out the mango frappe and described the pricing as very affordable.
Lotus Milkshake
The Lotus Milkshake was praised alongside waffles in an earlier review.
Nachos
Nachos were remembered fondly but had reportedly been discontinued by the time of the review.
Common Concerns
Booking Delays
Without advance booking, a game booth may involve a very long wait; one reservation also reportedly had no console available for an hour.
Coffee Inconsistent
Coffee opinions vary sharply: some visitors praise it, while others found it watery, bitter or below specialty-coffee standards.
Dessert Quality
Waffles were described as tiny, stiff and dry, while another review found a warmed brownie hard.
Few Sockets
The seating areas reportedly lack power sockets, which is inconvenient if you plan to bring a laptop.
Crowding And Lag
The small-screen area can become crowded during tournaments, and one visitor reported monitor lag during competitive play.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30 DHS
1 hour of gaming
“Great place to play games at affordable prices, 1 hour costs 30 DHS”Google review · August 2018
20 DHS
classic Mojito
“Personally i tried their classic Mojito for 20 DHS and it was really good”Google review · August 2018
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The Bottom Line
Glitch Cafe is built around playing video games while having coffee and casual food. You can book a gaming booth for a group, use consoles including Nintendo Switch and PS4, or simply meet friends in the cafe. The space has also been used for small events and tournaments, so it is more activity-led than a typical coffee shop.
The strongest feedback is about the setup: visitors describe organised seating, good lighting, comfortable couches and TVs, while one group of 10 played Nintendo Switch there. Parents and children may find the format convenient too. Food mentions include beef burgers, hotdogs, sliders, acai bowls and milkshakes; the mango frappe and espresso tonic also have supporters.
Plan ahead for gaming. A review warns that an unreserved booth could mean waiting “for eternity,” and another group with a reservation reportedly waited an hour without consoles. Weekday evenings may be quieter, and one visitor reported no parking issues.
Coffee quality is less consistent than the concept: some call it excellent, while others found it watery or unsuitable for a flat white. Laptop users should note the reported lack of power sockets, and dessert quality has received occasional criticism. One older review listed gaming at 30 DHS per hour and a classic Mojito at 20 DHS; treat those as historical customer-reported prices, not a current menu.