Dubai Home to 350 Gaming Companies as Sector Eyes $200B Global Industry and 30,000 Jobs by 2033
Thursday, 12 June 2025
Dubai’s fast-growing gaming industry now hosts over 350 companies, including 260 specialized game developers, as part of its ambitious plan to become a top-10 global gaming hub by 2033. The Dubai Programme for Gaming 2033 (DPG33) aims to create 30,000 jobs and contribute $1 billion to the UAE’s GDP, with strong backing from local and international stakeholders.
Key Highlights:
- 350+ gaming companies now operate in Dubai
- 260 of these are specialised game developers
- Dubai’s gaming market supports a global $200B industry
- DPG33 launched in November 2023 by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed
- Goal by 2033:
- 30,000 new jobs
- $1B GDP contribution
- Position Dubai in the top 10 global gaming hubs
- 60 new gaming firms set up in Dubai since programme launch
- 12% are large international companies
- Represents a 16.6% growth since November 2023
- Programme focuses on:
- Talent development and entrepreneurship
- Advanced technology and game development
- Digital content creation
- Academic and global partnerships
- Hosting events and exhibitions to boost collaboration
- Dubai Future Foundation emphasizes gaming as a driver of economic diversification and competitiveness
