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Magic: The Gathering in Dubai

18 Jul

Posted by Yehuda as CCGs

There’s a guy trying to form a Magic: The Gathering league in Dubai, where guys still can’t admit to women that they play games and where Magic and Pokemon cards are looked at suspiciously by customs authorities as possible sorcery tools.

The guy’s name? Omar Sharif. No, not that one, although that one was a famous Bridge player.

(source)

10 Responses

Omid Massali

August 29th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
1

Hey there,

Oh dear, I haven’t played MTG for years. I’d love to play some again though. Where is this league held?

Please email me with some info!

Cheers,
Omid
Yehuda

August 29th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
2

Hmm, I seem to have the wrong link here, and no one told me! I’ll correct it.

Try http://dubaiforums.com/ar/magic-the-gathering-in-dubai-28-23644.htm

And http://www.thenational.ae/article/20080717/REVIEW/117150844/1008

Yehuda
Locky

September 6th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
3

http://wizardofthegulfcoast.proboards85.com/index.cgi#general

this site has all the info about when/what we play. There is a longstanding league here & that article implies more hostility towards the game than is correct, i just bought a bunch of stuff thru customs & the guy thought it was a bit strange but was cool with it. He didn’t ask me any weird questions or take me to a room for questioning.
Locky

September 6th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
4

also we are playing today at the Rydges plaza hotel on Al Dhyiafa st in Al Hudaiba (next to satwa) we will be getting together around 6pm. When you go in the main doors go thru the lobby past Aussie legends turn right & we play in the cafe next to the irish pub. We play tues & thurs from 7pm & sat’s from 6pm.

Locky
Jamil Lucman II

April 21st, 2009 at 12:27 am
5

ei there… im a newbie here in dubai and im an avid MTG player, can i join your MTG league?!! tnx a lot
Jamil Lucman II

April 21st, 2009 at 12:29 am
6

is there any hobby store near rashid hospital?! im kinda new here,.. tnx a lot!!!
AsH SpiraL

August 15th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
7

im one of the player of this game in the philippines and i used to join the tournament. I’m now here in AL AIN abudhabi, just want to know if there is aNY hOBBY store FOR magic THE gathering HERE? …… I REALLY LIKE TO play this game. if someone knew—please let me know.
Mujahid

August 18th, 2009 at 4:42 am
8

Were currently looking for Abu Dhabi Magic Players!
Our venue is on Starbucks, Al Falah Plaza Abu Dhabi and usually play every Fridays &/ or Saturdays. (Starting from 3pm till 10pm) Interested kindly contact the following:

1) Akin: 050-6616025
2) Mujahid: 050-5913385
3) Kim: 050-1217238
4) Nelmer: 050-8291074

See ya there!

Cheers!

Mujahid
David W. Brannon

August 23rd, 2009 at 7:20 am
9

Unless the Magic scene that I set up and was running well until last year has now gone, it should have a relatively viberant Magic scene.

Try Rydges Plaze on Thursday or Wednesday. It is a good level of play mainly dominated by Filipinos
christian

September 13th, 2009 at 3:43 am
10

i play MTG too! where can i buy some cards here in Dubai because i left mine in the Philippines. could someone please help me out… just mail me thanks jha_025@yahoo.com