Party support
Staff handled birthday setups, cake surprises and even splitting one group’s bill six ways.
Lanes N Games
Jumeirah
Lanes N Games is a bowling alley and indoor games venue in Jumeirah, with six lanes alongside arcade attractions. It suits family outings, birthday parties and group events, especially if your group wants to mix bowling with VR games.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
294 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Group size
The six-lane layout comfortably hosted a 14-person group across ages one to over 50.
Game variety
Beyond bowling, reviews mention VR, racing and prize games, giving mixed-age groups alternatives between turns.
Family friendly
Children and adults can use the arcade machines, with facilities described as easy for beginners to navigate.
Clean venue
Several reviews describe the venue as clean, well-maintained or hygienic, including after birthday events.
Mall convenience
Inside Mercato, it offers easy parking and nearby dining, shopping and entertainment for a longer outing.
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve lanes. For a large party, reserve ahead: the venue has about six lanes and one group rented three for two hours.
Check rails. If children are bowling, ask about the setup first: one review says there are no side rails, though a ladder is available.
Check credits. Before paying for an hour, confirm the refund and game-credit rules so an unused bowling booking cannot surprise you.
Plan alternatives. If lane quality matters less than variety, budget time for the VR, racing and arcade games as well as bowling.
Use parking. Combine the visit with nearby mall plans; a group specifically noted easy in-and-out access and good parking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
ground floor, Mercato Shopping Mall - next to Bin Sina pharmacy
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Short lanes
One recent review found the bowling lane shorter than standard, while another also called the lane smaller.
Bowling faults
A reviewer reported poorly wired pins and very poor lanes, suggesting serious bowlers may be disappointed.
Cooling issue
One visitor said there was no AC and that they were sweating during an hour-long bowling booking.
Food variety
A birthday review found the food quality needed major improvement and vegetarian choices were mostly cheesy or fried.
Credit policy
One reviewer could not refund an accidentally purchased hour or convert the credit to another game.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
200 dhs per hour
bowling per hour
“cost 200 dhs per hour”Google review · March 2023
25 dhs per game
virtual reality game
“The virtual reality game can be played by 4 people, 25 dhs per game, And it takes 5 minutes”Google review · February 2023
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The Bottom Line
Lanes N Games is a compact bowling and games venue in Jumeirah, inside Mercato. The six-lane setup works well for family groups and birthday parties, while the wider games area gives people something to do beyond bowling. Reviews specifically mention VR games, racing machines, prize games and arcade play, so mixed-age groups do not have to spend the whole visit waiting for a turn.
Party organisation is a clear strength. Families describe staff managing decorations, cake cutting, last-minute changes and even complicated bill splitting. One group of 14, ranging from a one-year-old to people over 50, rented three lanes for two hours and found the music lively without making conversation difficult.
The mall setting also brings easy parking and nearby dining and shopping options. Food feedback is mixed: some guests enjoyed the burgers and party meals, while another wanted better quality and more vegetarian choices. Bowling itself needs a little caution.
Some reviewers found the lanes smaller or shorter than normal, and one reported poorly wired pins, no AC and no flexibility after buying the wrong hour. Families should ask about side rails before booking for children. Prices reported by customers include 200 dhs per hour for bowling and 25 dhs for a five-minute VR game for four people; confirm current rates and credit rules before paying.