Two weeks of interactive gaming, live competitions, cosplay, and prizes await
Calling all gamers, cosplayers, and fun-seekers: Yas Gaming Festival is back and bolder than ever!
Until 10 August, Yas Mall transforms into Abu Dhabi’s hottest indoor playground for two weeks of non-stop gaming action at Town Square.
Whether you’re a joystick junkie, a button-mashing brawler, or just in it for the vibes, this free-to-attend festival has something for everyone; nostalgic arcade throwbacks, cutting-edge PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch stations, and interactive zones filled with live competitions, cosplay contests, and daily prizes.
At the heart of the fun? A giant Nintendo Switch-inspired setup, glowing with neon lights and pulsing with energy.
Step inside and jump into epic matchups of FIFA, Tekken, Fortnite, and more. With space for up to 40 players at once, the festival’s game zone keeps the action flowing and the competition fierce.
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Don’t miss the cosplay competitions on 2 and 9 August, where fans can suit up, show off their character transformations, and win big in front of a live crowd.
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Also joining the party is the Darna Gaming Station, a digital playground powered by Aldar’s lifestyle loyalty app.
Festival-goers can sign up on-site or through the app to earn Darna Points on every spend at Yas Mall; redeemable across Aldar’s world of hotels, dining, retail, and entertainment.
And it doesn’t stop at the festival zone. Yas Mall is a year-round gamer’s paradise, with resident pros from Nigma Galaxy and True Gamers, plus high-spec gear and releases from E-city, E-max, and Virgin Megastore.
From arcade nostalgia to next-gen consoles, Yas Gaming Festival 2025 delivers the perfect summer indoor escape; fun, fierce, and full of surprises.
For further information, visit Yas Mall
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