Game library
The collection includes hundreds of games, from familiar choices such as Uno and Jenga to less familiar titles.
THE SIX Board Game Cafe - DOWNTOWN
Downtown Dubai
THE SIX Board Game Cafe in Downtown Dubai combines a coffee-shop setting with a large board-game library, snacks and drinks. It suits groups who want to learn unfamiliar games with staff guidance, or settle in for a relaxed session with friends and family.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
2,105 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Game guidance
Staff regularly recommend games and explain the rules clearly, including for first-time players and advanced games.
Outdoor view
Outdoor seating has been praised for its direct, unobstructed view of the Burj Khalifa.
Long sessions
The relaxed setting can comfortably turn into a lengthy hangout; one group spent over eight hours playing.
Snack highlights
Some specific food and drink choices receive strong feedback, including crispy chicken sliders and the refreshing Salute to the Sun.
Family friendly
Reviews describe it as a useful meeting place for families, friends, coworkers and couples.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request guidance. If you do not know the games, ask for a recommendation and a full rules explanation before starting.
Confirm fees. Check the current gaming charge before arriving with a group: reviews mention both AED 35 and AED 45 per person.
Expect noise. If your group wants to focus on complex games, be prepared for a lively, sometimes noisy cafe environment.
Plan time. Allow more than a quick coffee stop if you want to explore the library; one group ended up playing for over eight hours.
Set food expectations. The cafe works most reliably as a gaming destination; food reviews range from excellent to disappointing, so do not make the meal the only plan.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Burj Vista - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Oreo milkshake
The Oreo milkshake is specifically recommended as a drink choice.
Hot Spanish latte
The hot Spanish latte was praised for its rich, smooth taste.
Açaí bowl
The açaí bowl received especially enthusiastic feedback from a visitor looking for something tasty.
Curly fries and sweet potato fries
Both fries options were described as standout snacks with generous servings.
Common Concerns
Food consistency
Food feedback is mixed: one visit found a pizza too salty, another bland, and nachos short on cheese.
Gaming fee
A later review considered the AED 45 per-person gaming charge expensive, especially for groups.
Game condition
The collection is broad, but some games were reported to need better upkeep, with more recent titles and older classics also requested.
Help delays
Getting assistance with game selection or rules can be slow at times.
Loud music
The music may make concentration difficult during games that require a quieter setting.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 5
extra small pot of cheese
“The nachos also came with very little cheese, and an extra small pot of cheese cost AED 5”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
THE SIX Board Game Cafe is a Downtown Dubai hangout built around playing rather than simply having coffee. You can choose from hundreds of games, including familiar options such as Uno and Jenga, or ask the team to recommend and explain something new. Reviews describe patient rules guidance for first-time visitors as well as help with more advanced games, making the library less intimidating than it might first appear.
The atmosphere is repeatedly described as cosy, relaxed and welcoming for friends, families, couples and coworkers. Outdoor seating is a draw for visitors who want a direct Burj Khalifa view. This is also a place where time can disappear: one group stayed for more than eight hours, so it suits a planned gaming session better than a rushed stop.
Food and drinks are the less predictable part. Specific hits include the crispy chicken sliders, Salute to the Sun, hot Spanish latte and açaí bowl, but other reviewers found pizzas too salty, nachos short on cheese, or dishes merely average. Check the current gaming fee before visiting with a large group; reviews mention AED 35 and AED 45 per person at different times.
Expect lively background noise, and note that help with games can sometimes be slow.