In pictures: Dubai's own new Monopoly board

A new Monopoly board featuring Dubai’s biggest and most historic landmarks launched at the Burj Al Arab ‪on Monday night‬, making Dubai the first Middle Eastern city to get its own edition of the game.

The board was launched on Monday, Nov 3. Previous city-themed editions have included Durban (South Africa), Dublin (Ireland), Leon (France), Krakow (Poland) and Sydney and Melbourne (Australia). On November 4, Dubai will join the growing list.

Fahad Alkhaja and Ali Alsuwaidi of Dubai’s Global Village, along with Mohamed Ahli of Dubai Municipality became the first few to get a go at the much loved board game on which you win by efficiently buying and trading property.

A UK-based company, Winning Moves holds the exclusive rights to produce all customised editions of Hasbro board games, except for in North America.

The top spot on the Monopoly Dubai board is Burj Al Arab, valued at 400 Monopoly Money. Also featured in descending value are Bluewaters, Dubai Airport, Burj Khalifa, Atlantis the Palm, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai Marina, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Taxi, Global Village, Nord Anglia International Dubai School, Dubai Opera, Mall of the Emirates, Festival City, Al Seef, Dubai Bus, Dubai Frame, Dubai Miracle Garden, Atlantis Aquaventure, City Walk, La Mer, Xclusive Yachts, Dubai Metro, Al Fahidi and Sheikh Zayed Road.

The much awaited board was finally revealed during an event at the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.

There are more than 100 city editions, including Durban (South Africa), Dublin (Ireland), Leon (France), Krakow (Poland) and Sydney and Melbourne (Australia).