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There will be a zone dedicated to retro gaming.
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Pixoul Gaming at Al Qana, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Pixoul Gaming
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It will be one of the largest esports and VR hubs in the Middle East.
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Pixoul Gaming aims to attract professional and amateur gamers to the capital by offering something for everyone.
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Gamers can take part in the first certified Esports Academy in the region.
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Pixoul Gaming will also have a unique esports bar where fans can watch global gaming events while also enjoying food and drinks.
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There will be a zone dedicated to retro gaming.
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Pixoul Gaming at Al Qana, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Pixoul Gaming
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It will be one of the largest esports and VR hubs in the Middle East.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DAA2PLZ3F5CP3EETHX6BS5RAUA.png?smart=true&auth=020e0ab97d834a4c74b5b36fdada0ba1d37aeda227707a002ce0f54a0b0a29d0&width=400&height=225)
Pixoul Gaming aims to attract professional and amateur gamers to the capital by offering something for everyone.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/GE6Q3RGCEJEVXCWNQPOBGN4KQ4.png?smart=true&auth=5922be9697e84592f1840c98951b74d975f67cb9b28a26977b761f620ab7cbe5&width=400&height=225)
Gamers can take part in the first certified Esports Academy in the region.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LZV3UC65YNEBHMVWOLZNZDR6YM.png?smart=true&auth=a1d0c79cb92a571ce457872b30513a15452f54c1977d73b8e437e3236a154d21&width=400&height=225)
Pixoul Gaming will also have a unique esports bar where fans can watch global gaming events while also enjoying food and drinks.
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There will be a zone dedicated to retro gaming.
Pixoul Gaming, Abu Dhabi's huge esports and virtual-reality hub, to open soon
The sprawling space at Al Qana aims to attract gamers into the capital and position itself as the regional go-to for events
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Evelyn Lau
29 August, 2022
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