Are you ready to level up, Abu Dhabi? Pixoul is opening soon in bustling Al Qana. Before the exciting opening, Time Out got an exclusive first look inside the Esports and virtual reality hub.
If you’re after gaming in the UAE capital, Pixoul Abu Dhabi promises to be just the spot. It is the first integrated immersive entertainment destination in the Middle East. That translates to five gaming zones in one sprawling neon-lit space.
Gamers can enjoy console, mobile, Esports, virtual reality (VR) and some favourite retro games across Pixoul Abu Dhabi’s sprawling space. Each zone is clearly marked and each one offers a variety of gaming modes. Yes, Pac-Man and Space Invaders are part of the fun.
Whether you’re a professional gamer or don’t really know your Mario Bros, Pixoul Abu Dhabi is focused on being a gaming destination for all skill levels. Similarly, it’s meant to be a spot where families can have some fun at one of the 10 virtual reality experiences, professional gamers can compete and anyone who is looking for some nostalgia can grab a joystick in the retro gaming area and play Tekken or NBA Jam.
Fortnite, Minecraft and Pokémon, Pixoul Abu Dhabi has the lot and more, and encourages gamers to plonk themselves down in a bean bag chair and see how quickly they can race through the levels.
If you’re a serious gamer (or looking to be one), there will even be an Esports Academy with a focused training facility.
After some big competition? Pixoul has an 800-seat Esports event hall complete with a 78-square-metre LED screen. This makes it one of the biggest gaming arenas in the region, and it’s poised to be a spot for international competitions.
Mobile gaming fans are taken care of with the dedicated zone. It’s equipped with high-speed internet jacks, fans and high-performance gaming phones available to rent.
The versatile Al Qana gaming space also has producing facilities with high-spec equipment that will suit amateur and professional content, if you want to be the next big thing on Twitch.
Pixoul Gaming will be opening in Abu Dhabi on October 28 and will be open daily from 10am to 10pm. Prices start from Dhs35 for one VR game, with all 10 VR experiences available from Dhs250.
All the gaming might make you in need of sustenance which is where the Esports Bar comes in.
Gamers and would-be gamers don’t have that much longer to wait. Pixoul is primed to open before the end of 2022.
Al Qana is fast becoming one of the buzziest places to be in the city with fresh restaurants, a new marina, and entertainment facilities opening up. Similarly, it’s home to record-breaking destinations including the UAE’s biggest-ever cinema and the largest aquarium in the Middle East, with the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi. Soon, we’ll be able to get our game on at the Middle East’s first integrated immersive entertainment destination with the Pixoul Abu Dhabi gaming hub. Stay locked on Time Out for the latest on the opening.
Opening Oct 28. From Dhs35, Al Qana, alqana.ae.
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