All about Arena Games: A new VR gaming spot in Dubai

• Overview
• Location and Timings
• Games 
• Prices 
• FAQs

Virtual Reality is the latest buzzword and Dubai has a brand new attraction for VR gaming buffs called Arena Games. This new multiplayer gaming haven has plenty of adventurous and adrenaline pumping games for you to be fully immersed in. Let’s explore what this brand new attraction has to offer and how to make the most of your gaming experience at Arena Games in Dubai.

ABOUT ARENA GAMES DUBAI

Arena Games by Zero Latency, spread across 128 square metres of gaming space, is a virtual adventure gaming venue recently opened at Gate Avenue in DIFC. This gaming hotspot offers 13 virtual games, with eight players being able to play simultaneously in each game. Arena Games uses latest VR technology for a truly immersive gaming experience.  

ARENA GAMES DUBAI LOCATION AND TIMINGS

Arena Games address is: Gate Avenue, Zone D, Ground Level – DIFC – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Arena Games opening hours are Sunday through Saturday, 01:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

BE A PART OF EXCITING GAMES

The games are based on different themes. Gamers will need to get into survival mode for Zombie Attack or step into the shoes of a famous assassin and brandish his iconic weaponry in the John Wick Chronicles – an action character played by Keanu Reeves in the movie franchise of the same name.

You can also play the interactive version of Fruit Ninja or be a part of the Beat Saber, a virtual reality rhythm game. Let’s take an in-depth look at some of the brilliant games available at Arena Games in DIFC:

ACTION/ADVENTURE GAMES

ZOMBIE SURVIVAL

If you wish to experience a big time adrenaline rush, try Zombie Survival. In this game you attempt to survive on limited resources during a zombie apocalypse. Battle your way through ruthless zombies, build defensive barriers and work with your teammates to improve your chances of survival. Players will be equipped with an array of destructive weapons including an assault rifle, a pump-action shotgun and a sniper rifle

• Number of players: 1 to 8 players
• Duration: 15 minutes of game time and 30 minutes experience time

OUTBREAK ORIGINS

Outbreak Origins is an award-winning zombie shooter adventure and one of the most advanced free-roam multiplayer VR zombie games. Here, you navigate your way through sinister zombie hordes in various cities. You and your team have to survive and look for clues that potentially lead to a cure for the undead virus.

• Number of players: 1 to 8 players
• Duration: 25 minutes of game time and 45 minutes experience time

SOL RAIDERS

This game takes VR gaming to a whole new level, as it forms part of the VR e-sports revolution. The game is all about a post-apocalyptic earth where aliens have left behind a power source called Sol. Now, different squads battle for Sol in a quest for the ultimate power.

• Number of players: 2 to 8 players
• Duration: 15 minutes of game time and 30 minutes experience time

UNDEAD ARENA

Undead Arena joins Zombie Survival as one of the most popular experiences at Arena Games DIFC Dubai. In this game, you have to fight your way up through a multi-level arena to please a crowd that’s hungry for mayhem. In the Undead Arena winner takes all!

• Number of players: 1 to 8 players
• Duration: 15 minutes of game time and 30 minutes experience time

SINGULARITY

A ghost-military space ship filled with countless killer robots is drifting endlessly through the dark abyss of space. Your job is to look for any signs of life onboard and find answers to the mystery that lies behind this cursed spacecraft.

• Number of players: 1 to 8 players
• Duration: 30 minutes of game time and 45 minutes experience time

JOHN WICK CHRONICLES

This VR game sees you play as the legendary assassin John Wick as you go on adventures around the world.

CASUAL FAMILY FRIENDLY GAMES

ENGINEERIUM

Enter an alien world where gravity takes on a totally different meaning. The world is literally upside down. You get to step into the shoes of an ancient alien and work with your clan as you attempt to ascend through a mind-bending, mystical world in order to reunite with your tribe.

• Number of players: 1 to 8 players
• Duration: 15 minutes of game time and 30 minutes experience time

MISSION MAYBEE

In this action-packed and fun-filled game, the player has to navigate through luminescent woods and underground toxic caverns in order to reach a neon city, ferociously guarded by Dr Maybee’s robot tower. The by-product of his twisted pursuit is hazardous goo that has poisoned plants, animals and will cause the destruction of the whole planet!

• Number of players: 1 to 8 players (for kids aged 10 and above)
• Duration: 15 minutes of game time and 30 minutes experience time

BEAT SABER

This ultimate rhythm game allows you to actually be part of adrenaline-pumping music as it flies towards you. Think a blend of Fruit Ninja and Guitar Hero. This game is suitable for all ages.

IN VENUE GAMES

Here are some other HTC VIVE games that you can play at Arena Games DIFC Dubai. These games cost AED 60 per 30 minutes and AED 100 for 1 hour.

• Beat Saber                               
• Fruit Ninja                                
• Arizona Sunshine                 
• John Wick Chronicles           
• Richie’s Plank Experience  
• Epic Rollercoaster                
• Space Pirate Trainer            
• Tales of Escape    

ARENA GAMES PRICES 

Here are the prices for each game at the venue:

FAQs

WHAT IS HTC VIVE?

HTC VIVE is a VR headset developed by HTC that supports some of the best VR games available. The world’s top VR game developers produce content games for the platform. Arena Games at DIFC also uses VIVE Pro headsets to bring you the ultimate experience in VR gaming.

WHAT IS THE AGE LIMIT AT ARENA GAMES?

Players should be at least 12 years of age. Children below that age will not enjoy an optimal experience, mainly due to the size of the playing equipment. It’s worth contacting the Arena Games prior to booking to confirm the age limit for each game.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GAME TIME AND EXPERIENCE TIME?

Experience time is designed to take your gameplay to a whole new level. The game masters will gear you up for the game and give you an introductory crash course before the gameplay begins. After you’ve finished the game, the team at Arena Games in Dubai will assist you in taking off your gear and will show you the high scoreboard so you can check out who won. The game time is the actual length of time you will be playing the game.

ARE LADIES ONLY SESSIONS ALLOWED?

Yes, sessions can be ladies only or gents only, depending on the booking or particular game. For any session, booking of all 8 units is required.

WHAT IS THE ARENA GAMES DIFC CONTACT?

For any queries related to bookings, games or general information, please contact: +971-4-546-7748, or send an email to: info@thearenagames.com.

This concludes our guide to Arena Games in DIFC Dubai. This immersive and interactive virtual reality gaming experience in Dubai is a must-try. The venue also has special offers for corporate team bookings.

Looking for other VR experiences in Dubai? Take a look at the best places for VR in Dubai. An especially popular venue is Dreamscape VR park in Dubai. Finally, you don’t want to miss these fantastic escape rooms in Dubai where puzzles and challenges await.

Note: Cover Image credit: Arena Games official Facebook page