Up your game at the Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2023!
Calling all gamers! Brace yourselves for Dubai Esports Festival 2023! This trendsetting event for the region’s rapidly growing esports industry features the latest and greatest in all things games. The convention will comprise diverse offerings, from international tournaments to rare vintage entertainment.
Attendees will get the chance to exchange ideas, find new genres, get their hands on cool merch, meet gaming rock stars and hang out with friends — there are so many exciting things to look forward to. Here are all the details of this tech extravaganza.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Founded in 2022, the Dubai Esports Festival celebrates the diverse and magnetic worldwide gaming culture. By combining the best in competitive video gaming with electrifying experiences and next-gen technology, the annual fair aims to become a regular fixture on the international circuit. It caters to everyone from industry professionals and esports experts to casual gamers.
As a future-first, innovative city, Dubai is perfectly poised to be the Middle East and North Africa’s leading esports hub. After all, the city regularly invests in technology and infrastructure to spur a thriving, connected community where everyone is welcome. This year the event will take place from 23rd to 25th June 2023 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City.
Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2023 will host the GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects, a GameExpo, school and regional tournaments, an all-new Play Beyond influencer tournament, game launches and many other events and activities. Let’s find out all about the exciting things to do at this yearly convention.
EVENTS AT DUBAI ESPORTS FESTIVAL
GAMEEXPO SUMMIT POWERED BY PG CONNECTS
An exclusive B2B esports and gaming conference, The GameExpo Summit is run by PG Connects. This year’s summit will bring together more than 100 popular gaming and esports industry speakers from all over the world to exchange knowledge.
The summit attracts top organisations, teams, platforms, tournament directors and publishers from near and far to exhibit the future of the esports and gaming industries in the area and beyond.
- Ticket: From AED 150
- When: 21st and 22nd June 2023
- Where: Dubai Exhibition Center (DEC), DEC Hall 1 & 2 South
GameExpo
The festival’s flagship event, GameExpo, is a joyous celebration of everything gaming. The world’s best games will be showcased as players come together to join in the festivities. There’s a retro zone for all the nostalgic gamers out there, tournaments at the GameExpo Arena, and a tabletop zone that promises to be a whole DK barrel of fun!
- When: 23rd to 25th June 2023
EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT
During the event, young gamers will get to compete live on stage. They will have the chance to take part in the Minecraft Education Challenge, test their programming skills in the Microsoft Makecode Competition and compete in the Brawlhalla regional Esports Tournament.
There will be amazing prizes up for grabs in the finals at Expo City! The education days at Expo City on June 21 and 22 are open to all previously registered schools and universities.
- Qualifier Starts: 29th May 2023
- Submission Closes: 9th June 2023
- Finalists Announced: 12th June 2023
- On-ground Finals: 22nd June 2023
PLAY BEYOND
Play Beyond is the first-ever high-octane influencer-led esports competition. Fans will be on the edge of their seats with thrilling new games from several genres that none of them has ever played before and odd challenges!
- When: 24th and 25th June 2023
You can visit the official website of Dubai Esports Festival 2023 for more information or to purchase Dubai Esports Festival tickets for events.
FAQS
HOW TO CONTACT DUBAI ESPORTS FESTIVAL?
You can connect with the festival admin via email at info@dubaitourism.ae or you can call at +971-600-55-5559.
WHAT ARE THE BEST GAMING CAFES IN DUBAI?
Looking for a dedicated gaming hub where you can get your game on? Two of the top gaming cafes in Dubai are VR Park in Dubai Mall and Arena Games in DIFC.
WHAT ARE THE TOP GAMING CAFES IN ABU DHABI?
You can play Apex Legends, DOTA 2, or any other game you like for an endless amount of time at gaming cafes in Abu Dhabi, which mix the best of contemporary technology with high-tech gaming consoles. These include Destiny Internet Cafe, Inferno Game Zone and more.
That’s a wrap on our guide to the Dubai Esports Festival 2023. Apart from promoting the esports community and the gaming sector in the region, DEF 2023 will provide unlimited entertainment to netizens of all ages.
Like to collect the latest high-tech gaming gadgets and gizmos? You can head to Jumbo Electronics, Wasabi Electronics and other shops to buy gaming consoles in Dubai.
In recent years, virtual reality gaming has greatly expanded throughout Dubai. The places that offer VR in Dubai include Wavehouse, VR Park and Urban Golf.
Stay tuned to MyBayut for updates regarding the other DEF events, ticket information and more.
