Gaming

DMCC offers developers, distributors and tech innovators across the gaming sector an unparalleled platform for collaboration, education and content creation.

Members companies benefit from an array of comprehensive services, including specialised licensing for gaming and e-sports activities, as well as access to advanced infrastructure like the DMCC Gaming Centre, positioning them at the forefront of the gaming industry.  

Through our partnerships with leading accelerator AstroLabs and VCs such as Brinc, we also offer an extraordinary opportunity for members to access capital via programmes such as ZK Advancer and The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator. These initiatives are designed to catapult your projects in blockchain gaming and metaverse gaming to new heights, offering mentorship and investment specifically tailored for start-ups in these innovative fields.

Join the DMCC Gaming Ecosystem and be part of a vibrant community driving the future of gaming.

Ecosystem members gain access to the DMCC Gaming Centre, a state-of-the-art gaming development facility located in the heart of JLT. More than 100 Gaming Businesses have joined the centre to date, creating a thriving gaming development ecosystem.

As a member of DMCC's Gaming Ecosystem, you will gain access to a range of exclusive benefits designed to drive your business forward. 

The UAE is recognised as one of the world’s most-promising gaming markets, with the highest expected revenue per user in e-sports in the region and the highest proportion (91%) of adult gamers globally.

The UAE gaming market was valued at $400 million in 2021 with 73% of its 10 million population active gamers and 41% spending money on games. The UAE has the highest gaming expenditure per capita in the region and one of the strongest levels of engagement, with gamers spending an average of 14 hours per week playing games.

UAE authorities forecast AR and VR will contribute $4.1 billion to the UAE economy by 2030, boosting the country’s GDP by 1% and creating 42,000 jobs.

Source: DMCC Future of Trade Gaming Edition  

DMCC’s The Future of Trade report (Gaming Edition) offers exclusive insights into how the Middle East is primed to become a major global gaming development hub, backed by world-class infrastructure and innovative accelerator programmes.

Home to more than 24,000 companies, from innovative start-ups to global powerhouses, DMCC stands as the world’s premier business hub. Every month, more than 250 visionary businesses join the community, benefitting from an unrivalled suite of world-class support services and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Join DMCC today and create your future in step with Dubai’s unique spirit of enterprise and innovation.

Ecosystem members benefit from an extensive range of professional networking opportunities, from dedicated clubs catering to specific industry sectors to exhibitions and industry events.

With 24,000+ member companies representing 180+ countries specialising in 900+ business activities, DMCC is the world’s most dynamic business hub and district. Here are some of our success stories.

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