tabletop.me: The Middle East’s First-Ever Celebration of Board & Card Gaming
Ahmed Bin Abdulqader ـ nabd-alhadath
A first-of-its-kind event in the Middle East, tabletop.me is set to redefine play, imagination, and human connection in the UAE. In partnership with the Dubai Sports Council and the Dubai Esports Festival (DEF), the exhibition will take place at the Concourse Convention Center, Dubai Outlet Mall. Spanning more than 7,300 sqm, this groundbreaking three-day celebration unites global publishers, local creators, regional game designers, artists, educators, players, friends, and families for an immersive showcase of face-to-face gaming.
Unlike digital gaming conventions, tabletop.me emphasizes interactive, screen-free experiences that champion creativity, storytelling, strategy, and social connection. From Classic Games like Chess, Backgammon, Jackaroo, Rummikub, and Speed Puzzling; to immersive Role-Playing Games (RPGs) such as Dungeons & Dragons; to competitive Trading Card Games (TCGs) like Pokémon, Yu-GiOh! and Magic: The Gathering; to tactical Miniature Games such as Warhammer 40K, alongside hundreds of modern board games, there is something for everyone!
Highlights of Tabletop.me include:
- Over 250 tabletop games, including 80+ international titles in Arabic, to experience with friends and family.
- 26 tournament titles with capacity for 1,400 competitors, spanning trading card games, board games, RPGs, miniatures, and classics like chess.
- Over 100 gaming creatives ready to teach, host, and inspire players.
- 48 artists, 16 game designers, 18 main stage events and 20 -gaming workshops
- Interactive attractions for all: From RPG Realms and the Artist Alley, to miniature painting workshops and main stage talks, creating a fully interactive festive atmosphere.
Mark Azzam, founder of tabletop.me, commented: “tabletop.me is more than just another consumer based convention; it’s your invitation to meet, play, and discover stories, friendships, and fun through tabletop gaming, across every table!”
tabletop.me promises Instagram-worthy moments, hands-on workshops, panels, talks and live RPG performances on the main stage, alongside the thrill of analog social gaming. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Dubai’s first-ever tabletop gaming convention!
Tickets starting from 75 AED (ages 8-12) and 125 AED (for 12+) are available via Platinumlist, and full event details are on the official website.
Website – https://www.tabletop.me/
Platinum List – https://tabletop-me.platinumlist.net/
