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Toys and Games in the United Arab Emirates

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  • 35 Pages
  • June 2025
  • Region: United Arab Emirates
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2544806
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates saw a notable increase in the sales of toys and games, largely due to the popularity of video games. Noteworthy trends included the demand for tech-integrated and educational toys, as well as the rising interest in playful experiences among the kidult demographic. The market is shifting towards e-commerce, necessitating a strong online retail strategy. Brand recognition and premium retail experiences are gaining significance.

The Toys and Games in United Arab Emirates report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Traditional Toys and Games, Video Games.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Toys and Games market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Growth driven by kidult trend, tech-focused toys and greater move towards digital content
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2024
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Video games spearheads growth within toys and games
  • QTrobot improves learning for neurodiverse children with AI companion
  • CHART 2 LuxAI’s QTrobot Enriches Learning for Neurodiverse Students with Interactive Play
  • Major players focus on core brands to drive sales
  • AR-based educational toys struggle to capture attention of Generation Alpha
  • CHART 3 Analyst Insight
  • WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Strong outlook for toys and games in the local market
  • Kidult trend to drive growth, while technology will transform play
  • Hamleys Play and Lego stores enhance experience in retail but e-commerce offers further development opportunities
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Lego expands with flagship store as industry fragmentation increases
  • LuxAI's QTrobot secures strong position through AI-driven learning tools
  • Spin Master’s acquisition of Melissa & Doug reshapes competition
  • Lego and Mattel plan innovative toy launches during 2025
  • Funko and Hasbro target kidults with licensed nostalgic product lines
CHANNELS
  • E-commerce, flagship stores shape toy sales; smaller retailers face challenges
  • Hamleys Play and Virgin Megastore innovate with experience-based retail
  • CHART 4 Hamleys Play at Dubai Hills Mall Blends Retail with Entertainment to Draw Families
  • E-commerce gains ground in toys and games via exclusive offers
ECONOMIC CONTEXT
  • CHART 5 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2019-2029
  • CHART 6 PEST Analysis in United Arab Emirates 2024
CONSUMER CONTEXT
  • CHART 7 Key Insights on Consumers in United Arab Emirates 2024
  • CHART 8 Consumer Landscape in United Arab Emirates 2024
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
TRADITIONAL TOYS AND GAMES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Construction and collectibles benefit from appealing to wide target audience
  • CHART 9 Key Trends 2024
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Strong growth for traditional toys and games, with construction remaining popular across age groups
  • Action toys and accessories increasingly driven by expanding target audience and licensed characters
  • CHART 10 Analyst Insight
  • Dolls and accessories remains important category due to cross-generational appeal
  • Virgin Megastore expands collectibles range amid kidult phenomenon
  • CHART 11 Virgin Megastore Enhances Collectibles Offerings to Attract Kidult Shoppers in 2024
  • WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Traditional toys and games set to record solid growth, supported by rise in disposable income
  • Film releases and STEM toys to help drive growth of traditional toys and games
  • Both e-commerce and in-store experiences will shape future channel development
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Lego gains share as Mattel leads amid intense competition
  • Toybox UAE expands with premium, sustainable and educational play products
  • Spin Master buys Melissa & Doug; TJX invests in Brands for Less
  • MrBeast collaboration boosts Moose Toys with science-themed toy line
CHANNELS
  • E-commerce and hybrid models change purchasing habits
  • Hamleys and Teddy Mountain expand experiential retail offerings in local market
  • Funko targets adult consumers with exclusive collectibles in strategic locations
  • CHART 12 Funko Boosts Market Reach Through Strategic Store Openings and Collectibles Focus
  • Hamleys promotes eco-friendly toys to engage environmentally-conscious parents
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERVIDEO GAMES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Growth driven by next-gen consoles and increasing move towards digital content
  • CHART 13 Key Trends 2024
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Video games records strong supported by hardware, particularly static consoles
  • Video games software remains largest category, driven by digital content
  • CHART 14 Analyst Insight
  • Noon card incentivises digital gaming purchases, driving e-commerce growth
  • CHART 15 Noon and Emirates NBD Launch Co-Branded Visa Card to Boost Digital Sales in 2024
  • Roblox enhances accessibility with Arabic support, expands regional influence
  • Dubai Esports Festival highlights opportunities from adult gamers
CHART 16 DEF 2024 Highlights the Rise of Kidult Gaming Culture in the UAE
  • WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Video games software to record fastest growth over forecast period
  • FIFA, GTA releases and AR experiences set to propel video games
  • Gaming firms to benefit from mobile growth and government initiatives
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Sony leads due to strength in consoles, while Microsoft counts on Game Pass
  • Tamatem Games adapts global games to Arabic preferences and expands reach
  • EQT acquires Keywords Studios, strengthening game development services
  • Elden Ring and Borderlands plan game releases with enhanced features
CHANNELS
  • Despite e-commerce dominance, physical retail remains relevant
  • Gaming zones in entertainment centres attract Generation Z and millennials
  • E-commerce sales supported by online promotions and quick delivery
  • COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER