Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF) 2025 will bring 17 days of gaming activities to the city from April 25 to May 11.
Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the region’s largest esports and gaming festival will feature free-to-play gaming experiences across League of Legends, Fortnite, EA FC 25, PUBG Mobile and arcade classics.
The consumer and industry event will include the chance to win prizes worth more than AED500,000 ($136,000).
Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2025
DEF’s eagerly awaited flagship event, GameExpo returns to Dubai World Trade Centre from May 9 to 11 May, this year in Zabeel Halls 2 and 3.
It will include:
- The Retro Zone: Iconic arcade machines to bring a nostalgic and interactive experience
- Emirates NBD Family Zone: Epic gaming for the whole family
- The Amazon Quest: The New IRL Zone brought to you by Amazon and the
- Just Dance Zone: In partnership with Ubisoft
- The Main Arena and Gaming District promise to be the ultimate spots to witness and participate in high-energy competitions, interactive gaming challenges, and more for players and fans alike
- The Narrows: A marketplace offering the latest exclusive merchandise and collectibles for fans
- Two dedicated talabat F&B Zones: Seet to serve a range of food options
Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2025 will also feature tournaments and experiences for games including Fortnite, EA FC 25, Minecraft and a cosplay championship.
On May 7 and 8 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the GameExpo Summit brings together more than 100 global experts to explore the trends shaping the gaming world, including AI, Web3, mobile gaming, and the rapid growth of the MENA region in the industry.
- Tickets are now on sale, including one-day entry priced at AED39 for students and AED69 for adults. Those planning to attend all three days can opt for multi-day passes, priced at AED69 for students and AED139 for adults.
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