Dubai Esports And Games Festival, The 3-day Event To Start On June 23

Talented gamers from across the globe are gathering in Dubai for the second edition of the Dubai eSports and Games Festival starting on Friday, June 23.

Happening until Sunday at Expo City Dubai, there will be “non-stop gaming action where innovation meets excitement in the Middle East’s most thrilling gaming event,” Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the organisers of the gaming expo, said.

“The Festival is set to consolidate Dubai’s rise as a global hub for the gaming industry and a focal point for the convergence of innovation in the media, gaming, esports, technology and entertainment sectors,” DFRE added.

DFRE also assured that there’s something for everyone as visitors will be treated to various games, from the retro ones to the cutting-edge metaverse. Big prizes are also expected to be given away as participating local, regional and global players compete at the highest level.

What To Expect At The Gaming Expo?

Play Beyond

This is the latest addition to the festival – Play Beyond pits teams of regional and international influencers against each other in the ultimate gaming showdown, featuring games of multiple genres. The gamer influencers compete for the ultimate bragging rights and the public will witness them live in jaw-dropping action.

Drone Championship League

Gamers will experience drone flight simulator as they navigate through desert-themed virtual race tracks and execute insane manoeuvres and crazy hairpin turns to snatch first place. A word of advice though from game creators who say “it will take more than fancy flying to conquer the treacherous desert skies. Pilots will need grit and guts to master the drone and claim the ultimate DCL championship.”

Minecraft Education Challenge

This is an exciting programme that teaches students computer programming. The winning UAE school team will compete in the grand final against an invited regional team to determine the overall tournament champion who display exceptional creativity skills.

Food Stalls

After the games, visitors can chill out and unwind as they grab some delicious snacks to go, before jumping right back in to resume their gaming adventures.

How To Get There?

The best way to go to Expo City Dubai is to take Dubai Metro. The station is just a few metres away from Dubai Exhibition Centre.