UAE. In a regional airport first, a new gaming concept – Game Space – opened at Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 3 on 21 November. It is located in the B Gates Family Zone. Game Space said the area provides a “focal point for game-loving passengers of all ages”.
The space features 40 game stations, each of which has a 50-inch screen and side-by-side seating for either solo or multi-player gaming on both PCs and consoles.
Hardware for 20 of the 40 gaming stations is provided by Republic of Gamers (ROG), an ASUS sub-brand that creates gaming hardware and software. Each ROG gaming station has a PC featuring a motherboard by the ROG brand, plus a ROG 2K 240 Hz monitor, a high-resolution ROG headset, an RGB mechanical ROG keyboard, a high-precision ROG mouse, and an ergonomic ROG gaming chair.
Some 20 leading game titles are available to play at the lounge, including Fortnite, League of Legends, Gran Turismo 7, Crash Bandicoot and more. Food and drink options are also available.
Access to Game Space is available to all travellers for a fee. Independent airport lounge and experiences programme Priority Pass also provides game time for members. Other card membership programmes will soon be available at the space.
“We are excited to work with Dubai Airports to deliver an innovative new gaming experience for travellers at the world’s leading hub,” said Game Space Co-Director Errol McGlothan. “We know that gaming is incredibly popular in the region and Game Space will allow travellers to change their waiting time at the airport into their gaming time.”
“Working with strategic gaming partners like ASUS, we believe that we have a unique collaboration to push the boundaries of what the lounge experience can be,’’ said Frédéric Briest, Co-Director at Game Space. “We are delighted to provide unique and fun moments for beginners to experienced gamers transiting from Dubai.”
Dubai Airports Executive Vice President Commercial Eugene Barry said: “We are delighted to partner with Game Space to launch this new gaming lounge for our global guests, which adds an exciting new element to our existing range of retail, food and hospitality partnerships across the airport.”
