The wait is over! The long -awaited sport festival and Dubai games (DEF) 2025 is promoting the fourth largest, bold and most epic edition to the city this year, bringing 17 days full of action without stopping from this week from May 11. Organized by the Dubai festivals and the retail establishment (DFRE), the largest and most exciting sports and gaming sports festival in the region is making all the stops to gather free game experiences in League of Legends, EAS FC 25, PUBG; Legendary showdowns in PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo; In addition to the previous views of exclusive games, educational initiatives, leading discussions in the industry and more. In addition, an electrifying schedules calendar, high -risk electronic sports tournaments and cosplay competitions provide unmissable possibilities for everyone to win HEMTH mass awards over 500,000 AED through the festival.
All, from families, friends, fans, casual players and even electronic sports champions, must mark their calendars so it promises to be the best game experience of the whole year. The city really transforms into a live and bustling sand where imagination meets innovation, nostalgia meets the next generation, and fun meets a fierce competition.
Gameexpo returns bigger and bolder
Def’s emblematic event is agilely, Gameexpo returns to the Dubai World Trade Center from May 9 to 11, this year in Zabeel Halls 2 and 3. promising to be larger, bolder and more alsive than ever, eight game games in the state of state -state Gaming-oand-statet-onset-is-venure-Éntureet-Sentureet -set-Senteatseet-Zeatet-Senteetseet-Zeatates influential to high-risk electronic sports tournaments, Nostalgia of Retro Arcade, SIM races, web games 3 and much more. The retro area shows iconic arcade machines to contribute a nostalgic and interactive experience for visitors of all ages, while Emirates NBD Family Zone Epic Gaming for the whole family. Making your debut this year are the new search for Amazon: The New Irl Zone that brought Amazon and the Just Dance Zone in association with Ubisoft. The main sand and the game district promise to be the best places to witness and participate in high -energy competitions, interactive games challenges and more for players and fans equally. The Narrows, a vibrant market, brings the last exclusive and collectible merchandise for fans. Meanwhile, two dedicated Talabat F&B areas are ready to serve a variety of food options, creating an animated space for attendees to relax and recover between game sessions.
The action does not stop there. Even more avant -garde game experiences are in the big brand store, including epic experiences in Red Bull Gaming Grounds and Web3 Pavilion: Bitget X Sweat, in addition to exciting activities of Antifreze, NASR ESports.
Tickets are already on sale, including the entrance of one day with an AED 39 price for students and 69 AED for adults. Those who plan to attend three days can opt for several days, with a price of 69 AED for students and 139 AED for adults. A limited number of experience tickets in Pro Gamer are also greed, which gives fans access to one day to exclusive meetings with the main creators such as ABO Flah, for AED 199. Families of six (two adults and four Childex for Ade-Day Passperpest 2025 for AED 299. Tickets are available in the Platinum list.
The Dubai Cosplay Championship celebrates creativity
The Dubai cosplay championship calls all anime fans, games and pop culture for a spectacular creativity exhibition on May 11 as part of Gameexpo in DWTC Zabeel Halls 2 and 3. With exciting cash awards that are worth 30,000 and exclusive to popular personalities, this event promises to be an outstanding moment of the festival. Starting emotion is the act of opening cosplay, where iconic characters come alive through amazing transformations and art of next level. The daily cosplay catwalk opens the track to all ready to show its impressive looks. Finally, the cosplay competition calls the best talents in the region to the stage to fight for the crown, showing elite crafts, acting and passion in front of a roar crowd. The main cosplayers of the region will not only judge competitions but will also participate in exclusive meeting and Greet sessions, offering fans the opportunity to connect and learn from their idols. The registration is open until May 6 through the cosplay registration form.
Play beyond the action
To have the opportunity to witness moving confrontations and high -octane battles between regional and global professionals, Gameexpo also houses the game beyond May 10 and 11 at DWTC Zabeel Halls 2 and 3. The event faces the fathers and the choice. The main influencer Abo Fla returns to the stage, while other electronic sports professionals face high -risk battles for the coveted work Beyond Trophy. Fans will be immersed in an intense game and interactive challenges, which makes this a really unforgettable experience.
The education program throughout the city inspires innovative future
DEF 2025 undertakes to shape the future of games by involving students and educators in the dynamic world of games through the Def Educational Participation Program. Students and teachers can explore practical workshops, participate in exciting tournaments and compete for awards for AED 50,000. The key experiences include the Minecraft Education Challenge, Fortnite Quest, Power Up Parade, Game Changers and Game Quest Express, as well as presentations directed by experts and interactive workshops exclusive directed by Microsoft Senior Educators and sports sports. On May 8, students also have the opportunity to visit GameExpo on a school trip, offering them an immersive experience in the world of games innovation.
Epic tournaments reward games of games
Fans of the entire region also the opportunity to join the entire AF 2025 action, with the opportunity to climb the classification in a variety of tournaments. The Cup Def Playstation EA FC 25 brings an exciting opportunity for wild card so that two lucky residents of the EAU compete together with six regional finalists to gain their participation in $ 10,000 that make the finals live in Gameexpo on May 10. Meanwhile, the Yalla Ludo Challenge, which will take place from April 29 to May 6, rewards mobile players with exclusive awards in the game and recognition of the classification.
Gameexpo Summit brings together industry leaders
On May 7 and 8, in the Dubai World Trade Center, the Gameexpo summit brings together about 100 world experts to explore the cutting of cutting that shape the world of games, including AI, web3, mobile games and the rapid growth of the Mena region in the industry. The summit will also highlight regional talent through the Mena Games awards, while offering exclusive opportunities to establish contacts, investment and business development matches, without the valuable connections that will help shape the future of the games. For more information and to register interest at the Gameexpo Summit, visit the website. Tickets can be reserved through Platinum List.
The Dubai Esports and Games festival is supported by strategic partners that include: Amazon, Dui Police, Dubai Sports Council, Emirates NBD, Red Bull, Rove, Roxy Cinemas, Talabat and Virgin Radio.
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