The UAE's cosmopolitan cities, particularly Dubai, have a surprisingly active poker community driven by the country's massive international population. Expats and visitors from around the world contribute to private poker games and a culture that embraces the game's strategic and social dimensions.
About the Poker Scene
Dubai's large expat community sustains an active private poker scene
The UAE's international character means poker players from dozens of countries play together regularly
UAE-based players are active participants in online poker on international platforms
Abu Dhabi and Dubai both have engaged poker communities within their expat populations
The UAE serves as a travel hub, making it a meeting point for poker players from across the globe