The Saudi capital has many unique coffee shops, and that includes some stellar gaming cafés in Riyadh. If you like coffee, VR action, arcade games and some friendly competition, a gaming café is likely just the spot for you in the city. Ready? Game on. Here are the top gaming cafés in Riyadh.
Challenge Arena
One of the oldest gaming centres in Riyadh, Challenge Arena is filled with popular games, coffee and more. Prices for an hour start at SAR20 and go up to SAR45 for three full hours.
From SAR20. Open daily, 4pm-2am. Al Faddoul, King Abdullah Branch Road, instagram.com/challengearena.
Duel Arena
Hosting regular FIFA tournaments, Duel Arena is one of the best gaming cafés in Riyadh. For SAR100, you can enjoy a fun time with your best competing buddies in this active-filled space.
SAR100.Open daily, 4pm-2am. Sheikh Hassan bin Hussein bin Ali, King Faisal, instagram.com/duelarenasa.
DXE Fuse
An integrated centre for Esports, DXE fuel is one of the top gaming cafés in Riyadh. An hour play starts at SAR15 with offers on private rooms equipped with four devices for a whole day available for SAR400. Enjoy gaming until odd hours of the night with a side of coffee to keep your eye on the prize.
From SAR15. Open daily, 4pm-3am. Al Thumama Branch Road, Al Nada, Riyadh, instagram.com/dxefuse.
G-aim
Hailed by some as one of the best gaming cafés in Riyadh, G-aim aims to provide coffee, company and, yes, games. Split into two tiers, you can book an hour of gaming for SAR20 in tier one area and SAR35 in tier two. If you’re down for spending a “little” over an hour, prices for a 10-hour gaming sprint are SAR130 in tier one and SAR190 is tier two. There’s also a separate room for broadcasting. Get on your gaming hats.
From SAR20. Open Sun-Wed 10am-midnight. Fri-Sat 4pm-midnight. Al Nada, instagram.com/gaim_center.
Fury Center
Looking for a little friendly competition? Participate in the tournaments and events hosted by the Fury Games Center. For SAR15, you can power up at one of the top gaming cafés in Riyadh.
From SAR15. Open daily, 4pm-6am. Castle Street, Al Rabie, instagram.com/furycenter.
High End Game Center
A trendy Esports arena, High End is fully armed with all the tech you likely need, as well as coffee to help you bust through those levels. For SAR20, you can enjoy competing with your friends. When you need to refuel, have another cuppa.
From SAR20. Open daily, 4pm-8am. Hittin, instagram.com/highend_gc.
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Glitsch Center
With the slogan “non-stop play”, Glitch Gaming Center offers full-day play packages or the opportunity to share a VIP room with friends. Prices to play in the regular region for a full hour start at SAR20. You could make a day out of competing at one of the best gaming cafés in Riyadh. Player up.
From SAR20. Open daily, 4pm-2pm. Andalusia, instagram.com/glitchcenter.
Planet X
Looking for some VR action? Planet X offers a variety of video games, virtual reality games and more fun action and arcade games. If you’re a gaming fanatic, this is likely one of the gaming cafés in Riyadh worthy of a visit. Purchase one of the three available packages including the basic package for SAR230, the pro package for SAR345 and the elite package for SAR575. Additionally, the Khalifa bin Badi site has escape rooms for fun in the physical world
SAR230 (basic), SAR345 (elite). SAR575 (pro). Open daily, 4pm-midnight. Khalifa bin Badi, Muhammadiyah, instagram.com/planetx.sa.
Rank One
Play video games while enjoying an iced coffee or a mocktail mojito at Rank One. Head there on a Monday and enjoy playing for SAR40 riyals instead of the usual SAR65. Add a side of mini pancakes to intensify that gaming excitement.
From SAR40 (Mo), SAR65 (Tue-Sun). Open daily, 4pm-2am. Al-Malqa, instagram.com/rankone.sa.
Ress
It’s time to level up. Enjoy high-speed WiFi along with special VIP room offers from Ress Center for Electronic Games. Prices for playing for three hours in the private room start at SAR40 and will cost you SAR500 for the entire day.
From SAR40. Open daily, 4pm-2am. Khurais Road, Western Naseem, instagram.com/ress_ksa.
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