If there’s one place for gamers to lose sleep this October, it’s the Insomnia Gaming Festival in Dubai. The UK’s longest-running gaming marathon, now 20 years in, arrives at Dubai’s Meydan Grandstand for its 66th edition with more on the agenda than just your all-time favourite games.
This year’s edition features the past and present of gaming, from retro classics like Mario and The Legend of Zelda to mind-boggling virtual reality experiences. Play Call of Duty: Black Ops III tournaments and the like for awesome cash prizes, or sign up for competitions with trending games like Fortnite and Overwatch.
This year’s edition features the past and present of gaming, from retro classics like Mario and The Legend of Zelda to mind-boggling virtual reality experiences. Play Call of Duty: Black Ops III tournaments and the like for awesome cash prizes, or sign up for competitions with trending games like Fortnite and Overwatch.
LAN parties and drone racing are also on this event’s menu, as is the annual highlight for truly dedicated fans: Insomnia’s highly anticipated Cosplay Masquerade. Show up as your favourite character for a chance to win big. It’s an impressive celebration of dedication and creativity, and gives everyone a fun excuse to dress up.
You can bet Insomnia will bring you exciting celebrity sightings too, so use the opportunity to meet your favourite YouTube and Twitch influencers and get new autographs for your collection. At Insomnia, you can shop the latest releases, peruse awesome technology, pick up new merchandise and immerse yourself in live music performances all weekend long. Trust us – this gamer’s paradise is the place to level up your weekend from 17 to 19 October.
Day tickets and weekend passes are available for individual visitors and families of four, so get yours now on Dubai Calendar.
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