Age range
Games and activities keep both younger children and older gaming enthusiasts occupied.
Magic Planet Burjuman
Al Mankhool
Magic Planet Burjuman is an indoor family entertainment centre in Al Mankhool, with arcade games, rides and play areas for different ages. It is especially useful for a mall outing with children, with the food court nearby for an easy break.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
365 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Arcade choice
The arcade selection is substantial enough for families to spend an evening playing.
Clean venue
Several reviews describe the centre as clean and well-maintained, including its games and play areas.
Family setting
The centre works well for family visits, with the mall food court close by for snacks or a meal.
Game variety
There are multiple play stations and rides, including soft play and trampoline activities for younger visitors.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check packages. Ask the cashier to explain package contents, points and expiry before paying; one review says transferred points lasted only three days.
Confirm policies. Ask about wristband rules before entering the soft play area, particularly if a child cannot wear one on their wrist.
Check machines. Keep a staff member nearby when using ticket machines, as one review says errors and outages required repeated assistance.
Compare timing. Check the day’s rates before visiting: one customer said Thursday prices were cheap while Sunday rates were three times higher.
Plan breaks. The food court is available just outside the centre, making it convenient to pause for a snack or a proper meal.
Use parking. Driving is relatively straightforward according to one review, which mentions the mall’s spacious parking lot.
Plan the visit
Practical details
S3 Opp VOX Cinema, Next to Food Court, Burjuman Mall Burjuman Metro Station - 5 28A St
Al Mankhool, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Arcade games
The arcade selection is a major reason families return, with enough machines for an extended visit.
Subway Surfer game
One visitor specifically mentioned setting a personal record on the Subway Surfer game.
Trampoline fun
Trampoline activities are mentioned as an additional option for little ones.
Common Concerns
Safety concern
One parent reported that a sharp object in the play area caused their daughter to need five stitches and said staff did not follow up.
Staffing gaps
Reviews describe only two staff managing busy periods, with some areas unavailable because nobody was available to operate them.
Machine faults
A review says about half the machines gave errors and the ticket machine was often out of order.
Package pressure
Customers have complained about unclear points policies, minimum packages and pressure to recharge more than they wanted.
Small footprint
Some visitors find the branch cramped, especially the toddler area, and smaller than expected.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 40/child for an hour
kid zone (play area)
“A kid zone (play area) is available at AED 40/child for an hour”Google review · May 2023
minimum of AED 160
package
“They force people to buy their package with a minimum of AED 160 and are not allowing top up of points anymore”Google review · December 2024
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The Bottom Line
Magic Planet Burjuman is a compact indoor entertainment centre in Al Mankhool that suits family mall trips, especially when children need a break from shopping. The main draw is arcade play: visitors mention a strong selection of machines, alongside rides, soft play and trampoline activities. There are enough options for different ages, although reviews suggest younger children get the most choice and older visitors may find fewer suitable rides.
The centre is near Burjuman’s food court, so snacks or a proper meal are easy to arrange, and one review mentions spacious mall parking. Some families also report clean, well-organised surroundings and quiet visits when the centre is not crowded. The branch is smaller than some expectations, with the toddler area described as dim and cramped.
Budget and service need a little checking before you commit. Reviews mention rides at approximately AED 9 or more, a kid-zone price of AED 40 per child for an hour, and a package minimum of AED 160. Customers have also reported unclear points rules, machine errors and periods with too few staff to open or supervise every area.
Most importantly, one parent reported a serious injury involving a sharp object in the kids’ zone and said there was no follow-up, so it is worth inspecting the play area and confirming supervision arrangements before letting a child play.