Game variety
Reviews mention more than 200 board games, covering small children, older children and adults.
Kefi Books, Board Games & Cafe
Al Mamzar
Kefi Books, Board Games & Cafe in Al Mamzar combines a café with a library-style reading area and a large board-game collection. It suits long catch-ups, quiet study sessions, or a game night where staff can help explain what to play.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,562 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Patient guidance
Game specialists regularly explain the rules patiently, making unfamiliar games easier to start.
Study-friendly
The library-style co-working area has supported six-hour study and work sessions, including during exam preparation.
Quiet library
The separate library provides comfortable seating for reading and quieter afternoons.
Long stays
Several visitors stayed four to nine hours, so it works for an unhurried meet-up rather than a quick coffee.
Family options
Alongside games, the café has PS5 consoles and activities for children, giving families more than one way to spend time.
Food standouts
French toast, lasagna, poke bowls and skillet desserts receive specific praise in the reviews.
Comfortable setting
Reviews describe a spacious, cosy layout with lounge seating and even floor seating for board-game sessions.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit weekdays. Choose a weekday if you want a quieter session; one review says weekdays are not busy.
Expect crowds. Evenings can be crowded, so reserve ahead for a larger group or a Friday-night visit.
Ask for help. If you do not know the games, ask the staff for an explanation; reviewers found the instructions patient and useful.
Check fees. Ask about the separate access charges before settling in, especially for a long stay or family visit.
Try breakfast. For brunch, reviewers specifically suggest the French toast, while weekday offers are also mentioned.
Plan prayers. Friday visitors should know that space is available for Friday prayers and a mosque is nearby.
Plan the visit
Practical details
79X6+792 - Tower 1
Al Mamzar, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 9:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Chilled Milo
A reviewer specifically recommends the chilled Milo alongside the French toast.
Brownie skillet
The brownie skillet is one of the café’s named dessert favourites in the reviews.
Iced Tiramisu Latte
The newly launched Iced Tiramisu Latte was described as strong, not too sweet and worth trying.
Common Concerns
Separate charges
Library, co-working and board-game access are charged separately, and one reviewer found the overall pricing high.
Library subscription
Books cannot be read without a subscription, according to one visitor.
Service variance
One review reported rude, unprofessional communication from management or staff during a visit.
Order delays
A breakfast visit had dishes arriving separately and with a delay.
Drink issues
Reviews mention iced tea served carbonated and coffee and tea arriving only warm rather than hot.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
25 AED per person per hour
Board games on weekdays
“• Board games: 25 AED per person per hour on weekdays”Google review · December 2025
35 AED per person per hour
Board games on weekends
“• Board games: 35 AED per person per hour on weekends”Google review · December 2025
30 AED per hour
Co-working space
“• Co-working space: 30 AED per hour”Google review · December 2025
40 AED per hour
Library access
“• Library access: 40 AED per hour”Google review · December 2025
AED 35 per person
Unlimited board-game play
“🎲 Board games were really fun — unlimited play for AED 35 per person is totally worth it”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Kefi Books, Board Games & Cafe in Al Mamzar is built for spending time rather than simply grabbing a drink. You can settle into the library-style co-working area, browse the reading space, or choose from a large board-game collection with staff available to explain unfamiliar rules. Families also have PS5 consoles and children’s activities to keep the visit varied.
The café side gets specific praise for French toast, lasagna, poke bowls, brownie skillet and cookie skillet desserts, along with specialty coffee. One reviewer spent six hours working there, while others stayed four to five hours playing and eating, so it is a realistic option for a study afternoon or extended catch-up. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as cosy, calm and spacious, with floor seating available.
Budget for access fees as well as food: a review lists board games at AED 25 per person per hour on weekdays and AED 35 on weekends, with co-working at AED 30 per hour and library access at AED 40 per hour. Another visitor found unlimited play for AED 35 per person. Weekdays are quieter, while evenings can be crowded.
Service is usually praised, but reviews also mention delayed dishes, drinks arriving too warm and one complaint about rude communication.