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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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