Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2026 draws 43,000+ attendees

Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2026 wrapped its biggest edition yet, pulling in more than 43,000 attendees across 17 days. The event mixed tournaments, education, cosplay, creators and gaming culture into one citywide push. Dubai clearly wants to be more than a stopover. It wants to be a gaming hub with air conditioning and ambition.