Manga Range
Reviews describe a broad manga selection spanning action, adventure and romance, with some rare finds.
Mangaya
Al Garhoud
Mangaya is an anime- and manga-focused toy store and café in Al Garhoud, with manga, trading cards and figures to browse or buy. You can also settle in with coffee and read manga, making it as much a relaxed hangout as a shop.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
405 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fan Stock
The shop carries trading cards and figures alongside manga, including products sought by One Piece fans.
Reading Café
You can read manga while having coffee, with reviewers also using the relaxed space to work on a laptop.
Hand-Painted Walls
Anime murals and drawings give the store a distinctive atmosphere that several visitors specifically noticed.
Helpful Guidance
Reviewers say the staff help locate specific manga, answer questions and know their anime merchandise.
Quiet Setting
The shop has been described as clean, quiet and comfortable for browsing or spending time with friends.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Stock. If you want a particular card, kit or figure, check availability first; Pokémon TCG was out of stock for one visitor.
Reading Fee. The in-store reading option was reported at 5aed per book with no time limit, useful for a longer manga break.
Bring Friends. The seating and café setup suits a relaxed visit with friends, rather than a quick grab-and-go shop stop.
Plan Food. Outside food is not allowed, so check the café menu if you expect to eat during your visit.
Parking. One visitor reported parking available outside the shop.
Plan the visit
Practical details
782v - shop 9 - 2g4 61B Street
Al Garhoud, Dubai
| Mon | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Gundam model kit
A reviewer ordered a Gundam model kit and reported that it arrived quickly.
Caramel Latte
The Caramel Latte was singled out by a reviewer who used the shop as a working café.
croiwaffle
The café’s croiwaffle, described as a croissant-waffle combination, was mentioned in strawberry and cream flavour.
Vinland saga
Vinland saga was one of the manga titles a reviewer read through the in-store reading option.
Common Concerns
Stock Gaps
Some sought-after items are unavailable; one visitor found no Pokémon TCG stock, while another noted limited kits and figures.
Limited Selection
A reviewer found the manga choices varied and current but still relatively limited.
Limited Menu
The café menu is limited, even though reviewers generally liked the drinks.
Outside Food
Outside food is not allowed in the café, so plan to buy refreshments there instead.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
5aed
Vinland saga reading
“Nice cafe, i read Vinland saga for 5aed, they're very generous with the in-store book reading fee”Google review · May 2024
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The Bottom Line
Mangaya is an anime- and manga-focused toy store and café in Al Garhoud. You can shop for manga, trading cards and figures, then stay for coffee and reading. Reviews also mention anime accessories, collectibles, apparel and Gundam items, so it works for both dedicated collectors and people starting to explore the hobby.
The manga selection is a major draw, with titles spanning action, adventure and romance; one visitor even found a rare Dragon Ball Z Volume 11. The hand-drawn anime murals, clean and quiet setting, and seating make browsing feel more like a relaxed hangout than a standard retail visit. Some reviewers used the café as a place to work with a laptop or meet friends.
There are a few practical limits. Stock can be patchy: Pokémon TCG was unavailable in one visit, and another reviewer wanted more kits and figures. The café menu is limited, and outside food is not allowed.
The book selection has also been described as limited, so check for a specific title before making a special trip. For reading, a review reported 5aed per book with no time limit. Parking was reported outside, and the store may suit families too; one visitor brought their daughter, while another recommended it for children.