This is the event’s first time in Dubai, although the popular UK version has been delighting gamers since it launched in 1999. The event runs until Saturday, October 19.
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Insomnia Dubai, the region’s largest gaming festival held at Meydan. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National -
This is the event’s first time in Dubai, although the popular UK version has been delighting gamers since it launched in 1999. -
The three-day event will take place from Thursday, October 17 until Saturday, October 19 at the Meydan Grandstand Conference Hall. -
A one-day early-bird ticket is currently available for Dh78.75, while a weekend ticket will set you back Dh210. Family packs are also available, priced at Dh735 for the whole weekend. -
A man fires a rifle in a first-person shooter. -
Insomnia Dubai will also feature an expo section, where leading gaming publishers will showcase their latest releases and offer fans the opportunity to meet some of the industry’s biggest players. -
The gaming festival is also a chance to come in cosplay. -
An Attendee at Insomia Dubai. -
A man poses for a photo with Iron Man. -
An attendee goes retro with a game of PacMan. -
High fives for Iron Man. -
A man dressed as Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher series. -
Gamers young and a bit older enjoy the festival. -
The retro arcade.
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This is the event’s first time in Dubai, although the popular UK version has been delighting gamers since it launched in 1999
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