Traditional Toys and Games in the United Arab Emirates

June 2025
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Traditional Toys and Games industry in United Arab Emirates with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

If you're in the Traditional Toys and Games industry in United Arab Emirates, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Traditional Toys and Games in United Arab Emirates report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Traditional Toys and Games in United Arab Emirates?
  • Which are the leading brands in Traditional Toys and Games in United Arab Emirates?
  • How are products distributed in Traditional Toys and Games in United Arab Emirates?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce impacting the retail landscape and traditional outlets?
  • What are the key safety regulations to observe in United Arab Emirates?
  • How has retail disruption following COVID-19 and national lockdown impacted sales?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
  • Is it more important to appeal to children or adults?

Traditional Toys and Games in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Construction and collectibles benefit from appealing to wide target audience
Chart 1 Key Trends 2024
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 2 Analyst Insight
Dolls and accessories remains important category due to cross-generational appeal
Virgin Megastore expands collectibles range amid kidult phenomenon
Chart 3 Virgin Megastore Enhances Collectibles Offerings to Attract Kidult Shoppers in 2024
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
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
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 4 Funko Boosts Market Reach Through Strategic Store Openings and Collectibles Focus
Hamleys promotes eco-friendly toys to engage environmentally-conscious parents

Toys and Games in the United Arab Emirates - Industry Overview

Growth driven by kidult trend, tech-focused toys and greater move towards digital content
Chart 5 Key Trends 2024
Video games spearheads growth within toys and games
QTrobot improves learning for neurodiverse children with AI companion
Chart 6 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 7 Analyst Insight
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
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
E-commerce, flagship stores shape toy sales; smaller retailers face challenges
Hamleys Play and Virgin Megastore innovate with experience-based retail
Chart 8 Hamleys Play at Dubai Hills Mall Blends Retail with Entertainment to Draw Families
E-commerce gains ground in toys and games via exclusive offers
Chart 9 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2019-2029
Chart 10 PEST Analysis in United Arab Emirates 2024
Chart 11 Key Insights on Consumers in United Arab Emirates 2024
Chart 12 Consumer Landscape in United Arab Emirates 2024

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The following categories and subcategories are included:

Traditional Toys and Games

  • Action Figures and Accessories
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Baby and Infant
  • Construction
  • Dolls and Accessories
  • Dress-Up and Role Play
  • Games and Puzzles
  • Model Vehicles
  • Outdoor and Sports
  • Plush
  • Pre-School
  • Remote Control Toys
  • Ride-On Vehicles
  • Scientific/Educational
  • Other Traditional Toys and Games

Traditional Toys and Games

This is the aggregation of baby (0-18 months), infant (19-36 months), pre-school (3-4 years), construction, arts & crafts, scientific/educational, dress up & role play, dolls & accessories, action figures & accessories, plush, model vehicles, remote control toys, games & puzzles, outdoor & sports, ride-on vehicles and other traditional toys and games. Traditional toys and games are objects of play which do not involve a video game component.

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