Calling Creatives, Local Artists, Ilustrators and Sticker Collectors!!! Stcker Con will be at B1 Mall, Barsha this July 25-26 at The B1 Mall!!!! More local artists, cosplayers, kpop performances and other collectibles!
This Sticker Con Volume 4 will be a free entrance event for all ages!
Volume after volume, Sandbox Swapmeet keeps growing—bigger stages, bigger battles, bigger fandom energy, and more themed events that continue to expand and unite thriving pop culture communities, making it a must-attend Dubai Comic Con experience!!!
CARD TRADE SHOW
Collectors unite: Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, MTG, One Piece, Star Wars, Alpha Clash & more — all under one roof.
STICKER CON
A curated haven for artists, illustrators, and sticker creatives!!!
GAMER VERSE
Battle it out in tournaments, level up your skills, and claim your glory together with the gaming communities!
KDCU
From Seoul to Middle East -where fans become performers, and performers become stars.
Brick and Build
From Builders of AFOL Middle East to creators of Gunpla, Tamiya and other fun collectibles!!!
Kawaii Con
From anime to comics, from movies to games — the characters you love come alive with the Middle east cosplayers!
Kicks and Threads
From fresh drops to vintage grails — find your pair, flex your style together with the sneakerheads and thrifters.
Chronicle Con
Book lovers, comics fandom, manga and manhwa unite in this one of a kind COmmunity gathering!
Sandbox Swapmeet is the UAE’s homegrown pop culture gathering—where collectors, gamers, cosplayers, and fans come together to celebrate what they love most. For fans searching for a Dubai Comic Con experience, Sandbox Swapmeet offers a vibrant community-driven alternative filled with pop culture excitement.
Founded with a community-first spirit, Sandbox is more than just a marketplace—it’s a creative playground where people can swap, sell, game, create, and connect. From vintage toys and trading cards to artist showcases, cosplay contests, tournaments, and retro gaming zones, every event is a celebration of fandom in all its forms.
With multiple volumes held across Dubai’s most vibrant venues, Sandbox Swapmeet has become a go-to destination for thousands of fans seeking authentic, accessible, and unforgettable pop culture experiences. If you’re looking for events with the same excitement and fandom energy as Dubai Comic Con, Sandbox Swapmeet is an experience you won’t want to miss.
Dive into the worlds that inspire us, connect with the people who get us, and celebrate everything that makes pop culture unforgettable. Sandbox Swapmeet comprises of 40 comunities in United Arab Emirates. A celebration and reunion of fans, collectors and pop culture awesomeness!
From visionary creators sharing their work to passionate collectors preserving stories and memories, this space honors the creativity, dedication, and love that fuel the community. Their voices and collections are more than displays — they are bridges between generations, cultures, and fans.
We welcome partners in our pop culture event, a gathering that celebrates creativity, storytelling, and the shared passions that connect people across the Middle East. This event brings together fans, artists, and communities in a vibrant space where ideas, art, and culture meet, highlighting the voices and talents that make this region unique while also linking it to global pop culture movements.
It is an opportunity to not only support artistic expression but also to be part of a growing community that thrives on imagination and shared cultural experiences.
The event you guys host are always well-organized, and the atmosphere is always lively and welcoming as always. The mix of vendors and the community vibe really make it stand out each time. Every volume its better than the other.
TCG Admin
I always enjoy attending and participating in the Sandbox Swapmeet. It's a fantastic event that brings together a vibrant and diverse community of all ages. As part of the Adult Fans of LEGO community, we are especially grateful to the organizers for consistently inviting us to showcase our collections, creativity in building and share our passion for LEGO.
Adult Fan of Lego Admin/Collector
We are very grateful for Sandbox Swapmeet 🤍 We started from zero and achieved growth and success. Extremely supportive team & organizers that always treat us like family 🤍
TCG collector
I’m so grateful to particpate Sandbox Swapmeet events. It’s not just an event, but a genuine community of creatives and friends who come together to share, connect, and support one another. Swapmeet has become a safe space and a kind of safety net for artists like me , a place where we can grow, meet like-minded people, and feel encouraged to keep creating.
Artist
Eversince swapmeet started several years back our community (HWDCUAE) have always enjoyed participating in every events whenever we can and share whatever we can, because it is a fun event and gathering of fellow toy collectors that we enjoy.The small talks and sharing of each collectors passion makes every event special because you get to meet friends and your community gets to be recognized and also known to other collectors with the same hobby/passion. Thank You Swapmeet Community!
Hotwheels Collector Admin
What also makes the event special is the variety of passionate vendors. It’s refreshing to meet creators and sellers who truly care about what they offer—not just selling products, but sharing stories and genuine excitement.
TCG Collector
Our experience as a vendor with Sandbox Swapmeet has been consistently exceptional, characterized by their professional, well-organized, and incredibly accommodating team. They are genuinely easy to deal with and stand out because of their sincere commitment to the welfare and satisfaction of sellers, always putting themselves in our shoes. Prioritizing the community above profit, their thorough and professional approach has not only created a supportive environment for partners but has also been pivotal in elevating the entire pop culture market in the UAE, establishing an industry that is poised for significant growth over the next decade.
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