Dubai, the new Mecca for e-gaming
23-08-23
Dubai has established itself as a thriving global hub for e-sports and gaming following the spectacular conclusion of the second edition of the Dubai E-sports and Games Festival (DEF), which attracted a record attendance of more than 27,000 people during the exciting five-day event and brought together more than 75,000 gamers from around the world.
DEF 2023, held from 21-25 June 2023, showcased the diversity of the gaming community, attracting casual gamers, eSports enthusiasts and industry professionals through key events. This included the GameExpo B2B Summit powered by Pocket Gamer Connects (PG), the Game Expo consumer programme, Regional Educational Tournaments and the Play Beyond Influencers Tournament. Key sponsors and partners, including Xbox, Ubisoft, Capcom, Teleios, Emirates Airline, Kitkat, Alienwar, Playstation, Redbull, Logitech and Moonton, also contributed to the festival's success.