Discover the World’s First eSports Island in Abu Dhabi: A Gamer’s Paradise!
A RISING holiday destination is set to open a huge new gaming island where visitors will be parachuted into the check-in area.
With new British Airways flights set to operate from Heathrow Airport, Abu Dhabi is gaining recognition as an up-and-coming holiday destination.
True Gamers Unveils Plans for a $280m eSports Island
And the capital of the United Arab Emirates could become even more attractive to visitors if funding is acquired for the world’s first eSports island.
Plans for the new $280m (£220m) attraction have been unveiled by True Gamers – an international network of eSports clubs.
Funding Discussions for the eSports Island
According to the Aletihad News Center, funding discussions are already underway.
If funding is acquired, it is hoped that the new eSports attraction will be built on a private island and include “exclusive adventures”.
Unique Gaming Experiences Await
The new attraction already promises to provide a “unique experience for gaming fans” by including an array of features that will no doubt excite gamers.
One exciting prospect could see guests arriving by parachute into the check-in area – in homage to popular games like Fortnite.
Other experiences are set to include gaming boot camps for aspiring gamers, a training centre for professional teams, a venue for major gaming events as well as dedicated spaces for influencers and developers.
Luxury Amenities and eSport Camp
Visitors will also have access to a luxury hotel that plans to offer more immersive experiences.
An eSport camp for children could also open on the island.
Concept Art Reveals the Island’s Potential
New concept art shows what potential visitors can expect from the private island, including two large towers, a boot camp area and a gaming area.
Exciting Gaming Attractions in the UK
Microsoft Experience Centre
The Microsoft Experience Centre’s Xbox Lounge offers people the chance to play on Xboxes free of charge.
The free-to-play gaming zone opened in spring last year in Regent Street, London and has three dedicated gaming areas, with 21 gaming screens for people to enjoy.
Science Museum Power Up Exhibition
The Power Up exhibition at the Science Museum in London has more than 160 different games consoles for people to try out.
The interactive experience allows guests to get hands-on with a multitude of video games from the previous 50 years.