Description
📌 Basic Information (From Holder)
• Type: Amusement Token
• Location: Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai
• Venue: Sindbad Wonder Land (indoor amusement park)
• Grade: AU 50 (About Uncirculated)
• Grading Company: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
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🔎 Design Details
Front (shown):
• “SINDBAD WONDER LAND” inscription
• Cartoon character (Sindbad mascot) waving
• Simple arcade-style design
These tokens were used for:
• Arcade machines
• Rides
• Indoor play attractions
They functioned as private currency inside the amusement center.
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🏗 Historical Background
Sindbad Wonder Land was a popular indoor amusement park located inside Al Ghurair Centre, one of Dubai’s oldest shopping malls (opened 1981).
Many UAE collectors like such tokens because:
• They represent early Dubai entertainment history
• The venue no longer operates in the same form
• Nostalgia factor increases demand
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⚙️ Specifications (Typical)
• Metal: Brass or base metal
• Diameter: ~23–25 mm
• Edge: Plain
• Use Period: Likely 1980s–1990s
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💰 Market Value (2026 Estimate)
Amusement tokens are niche collectibles.
Estimated value:
• $15 – $40 USD
• Could be higher locally in UAE due to nostalgia
• Graded AU 50 improves display appeal
Collectors of:
• UAE exonumia
• Arcade tokens
• Dubai memorabilia
may pay a premium.