Gaming Setup
High-end PCs, stable internet and comfortable equipment impressed gamers, including one who reported zero lag during intense play.
Rails - Billiards, Esports & Cafe
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Rails is a gaming café and pool hall in Jumeirah Lake Towers where you can settle in for PC gaming or a billiards session. Reviews also make a strong case for the kitchen, especially its burgers, pizzas, pasta and sweet crepes, making it workable for game nights, family outings and birthday gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
869 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Birthday Friendly
The Pro room gave a child’s birthday group a dedicated place to play, while staff handled the celebration well.
Food Choices
Customers specifically praise the chicken burger, large seafood pizza, chicken noodles and crepes as useful fuel between games.
Comfortable Zones
Separate gaming spaces can provide privacy without making the venue feel flat or isolated, according to a recent visitor.
Easy Parking
One review reports ample RTA parking in the cluster and straightforward access, a helpful detail for groups carrying gaming gear.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Games. Before paying for a long PC session, ask staff to confirm your game is installed and updated; a Valorant booking lost 30 minutes to updates.
Check Rates. Ask about current PS5 and off-peak pricing before starting, since one visitor found the hourly rate expensive.
Budget Pool. If you are booking billiards, confirm the reservation fee first; a customer reported a 30-dirham charge on top of the session.
Book Pro. For a children’s birthday, ask about the Pro room, which one family used while the kids played.
Use Parking. Drivers can look for RTA parking in the cluster; a review describes it as ample and easy to access.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lake Level - Gold Crest Executive Tower. JLT Shop C5 - 1 Cluster C
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Dubai crepe
The Dubai crepe was mentioned alongside the reviewer’s favourite chicken noodles.
Dynamite shrimps
Dynamite shrimps were specifically recommended by a customer impressed with the food and service.
Private PS5 room
The private PS5 room was described as cosy and was used after a billiards session.
Banana & Nutella Crepe
Several older food reviews mention this crepe; one called it a satisfying dessert finish.
Common Concerns
PS5 Pricing
A customer found the hourly PS5 rate expensive and wanted separate off-peak pricing or discounts.
Game Updates
One Valorant booking lost 30 minutes to an update, then encountered an error and an account ban after repeated attempts.
Indoor Smoke
A long-term visitor complained about second-hand smoke inside the venue during extended gaming sessions.
Bright Lighting
The same visitor said bright lights aimed at players caused headaches during long gaming sessions.
Pool Fee
Pool players should account for a AED 30 table-reservation charge, which one reviewer said adds up quickly.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30 dirhams
reserve a table to play
“Only downside is that it costs 30 dirhams to reserve a table to play, which can add up quickly when having fun”Google review · May 2026
5 dirhams an hour
PC games
“You can Play PC games for just 5 dirhams an hour”Google review · December 2024
40 dirhams
private room
“You can book a private room for 40 dirhams where you can Enjoy exclusive access for a more private experience!”Google review · December 2024
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The Bottom Line
Rails combines a gaming café, billiards hall and casual restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers. You can book PC gaming, play pool, use a private PS5 room or bring a group for a birthday; the Pro room was a hit with one child’s party. The venue’s mix works well when not everyone in your group wants the same activity.
Food is a real part of the experience rather than an afterthought. Reviews mention a large seafood pizza enjoyed during billiards, dynamite shrimps, chicken noodles and banana-and-Nutella crepes. Older food reviews also call out the spicy chicken burger, fish and chips and penne arrabiata, though one visitor found the beef burger dry and flavourless.
The gaming environment is generally described as clean, comfortable and well equipped, with private-feeling zones and helpful staff. However, check that your chosen game is installed and updated before paying for a long session: one Valorant booking lost 30 minutes to an update and then hit an error. Also confirm current PS5 pricing and the billiards reservation fee, as customers have flagged both costs.
Drivers have reported ample RTA parking in the cluster.