Yas Gaming Festival 2025 Returns to Yas Mall: Free Entry, Cosplay, Prizes & Non-Stop Action

The Yas Gaming Festival 2025 has officially begun at the Yas Mall. However, this time, the event has begun to transform the Town Square into a neon-lit gamer’s paradise. In addition, the event is scheduled from July 30 to August 10, 2025. Moreover, this free-to-attend annual event is the ultimate indoor summer experience in Abu Dhabi. 

 What to Expect at the Yas Gaming Festival 2025?

It is a neon-lit world inspired by a giant Nintendo Switch, where your excitement will meet the nostalgia and next-gen tech. Want to know more? So, you should take a look at the top highlights of this event mentioned below:

• Hands-on gaming with popular titles on PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
• 🏆 Play hits like FIFA, Tekken, and Fortnite
• Multiplayer setup allowing up to 40 players at a time
•  Instant prizes and live competitions daily

Expert Insight: The Event motivates digital interactions, creativity, and friendly competition. Therefore, it is ideal for developing soft tech skills and entertainment balance. 

Cosplay Showdowns & Instant Rewards

You should mark your calendar for August 2 and August 9, 2025, as the official Cosplay Competition Day. Therefore, it would be best as your favorite gaming or anime character and take the stage in front of a cheering crowd. Moreover, if you become a winner, you will take exclusive prizes your home. 

Discover the Darna Gaming Station

You can earn while you play at the Darna Zone powered by Aldar’s loyalty program. However, you should follow the following steps to play it:

1. Sign up via the Darna app
2.  Link your UAE-issued Visa or MasterCard
3. Earn Darna Points on every spend at Yas Mall
4. Enjoy tiered rewards: Silver, Gold, and Platinum memberships

Remember, you can redeem the Darna points across retail, F&B, and entertainment outlets. So, this section could be exciting for game lovers. 

Yas Mall – A Year-Round Gamer’s Hub

After the festival ends, Yas Mall will remain the go-to destination for gaming in the region. The following perks will also be available throughout the year, even after the Yas Gaming Festival 2025 ends:

• Nigma Galaxy & True Gamers gaming zones
• Tech retailers like Virgin Megastore, E-max, and E-city
•  Regular drops of exclusive gadgets, consoles, and gear

Besides these, there will be exclusive benefits at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi throughout the year. 

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