Insomnia Dubai: Here's What to Expect at the Middle East's Biggest Gaming Festival
- Insomnia Dubai kicks off on Thursday, October 17 (doors open 2pm) and runs until Saturday, October 19 (doors open 11am)
- A World Exclusive with 'FPS1' for every ticket holder to play
- A superstar line-up of special guests awaits, including The Sidemen, Seapeekay, Jason Paige, Tommy Tallarico, and Fasoleyya
- Insomnia Dubai will host the Middle East's biggest LAN party, with 14 Turn Up & Play Areas featuring gamers' favourite titles
Insomnia Dubai, the biggest and most anticipated gaming festival in the Middle East, in partnership with Dubai-based events company, Global Event Management (GEM), is just days away! The all-out gaming spectacular will take place at Meydan Grandstand on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 17 to 19, with a jampacked line-up of gamers' favourite console, PC, esports and retro gaming, board games, card games and cosplay competitions. A single-use plastic-free gaming festival, Insomnia Dubai will feature meet and greets with superstar influencers and celebrities, VR, action-packed live entertainment, and so much more.
A Jampacked Line-up
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Turn Up & Play Areas: Take part in the region's biggest LAN party, across 14 feature areas dedicated to your favourite gaming titles.
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Esports Tournaments: The Road to Insomnia will culminate in the Grand Finals at Insomnia Dubai, where gamers will compete for a ¼ million AED prize pool across 12 popular gaming titles.
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Meet & Greets: Every day, all ticket-holders will have to the chance to meet special guests, including their favourite gaming stars, influencers, celebrities, and creators, such as Josh, Ethan and Tobi of The Sidemen, Seapeekay, Jason Paige, Tommy Tallarico, and Fasoleyya.
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1v1 Playoffs & Challenges: Play against members of legendary YouTubers The Sidemen and Minecraft superstar Seapeekay (limited slots available).
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Cosplay: The world of cosplay comes alive at Insomnia Dubai, with a wig workshop, panel discussion, kids' competition and awards, 12+ competition, Cosplay Pro Competition, and awards ceremony.
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S3 Freestyle Team: Featuring the best street players of the moment, the viral video sensations are flying in from Paris to kick up a storm on the main stage.
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Merchandise & Retail: Deck yourself out in brand-new official Insomnia Dubai merchandise or shop exclusive pop culture merchandise and gaming memorabilia.
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After Party at Soho Garden: Party with the stars at Insomnia Dubai's official after party at Soho Garden (free entry for Boss VIP Party ticket holders).