• Cosplay Championship offers AED 30,000 prize at GameExpo 2025.
  • Free registration open till 7 May for all participants.
  • Global cosplay stars hosting exclusive meet-and-greets onsite.
  • Daily catwalks and high-energy performances bring characters to life.

If your closet’s got more wigs than your WiFi has speed, and your sewing machine’s seen more action than your gym membership—it’s your time to shine. Dubai’s GameExpo 2025 is levelling up with a full-blown cosplay extravaganza, and the only thing more iconic than the character transformations might be the AED 30,000 prize pool. Yes, this is not a drill—it’s Dubai’s answer to Comic-Con, with more LED lights, epic entrances, and TikTok potential than your average weekend plans.

Happening on May 11 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the Dubai Cosplay Championship is serving high-drama capes, hand-crafted armour, and poses so fierce Tyra Banks would weep. Whether you’re a cosplay veteran who can contour like a Pixar character or a newbie just trying to keep your headpiece from falling off, this stage is wide open—literally. With free registration open until May 7, it’s now or never to bring your fantasy alter ego to life.

The best part? You’re not just dressing up for the ‘gram. The event is stacked with exclusive meet-and-greets featuring cosplay royalty like @sabcosplay, @mingmihoo, @vegacosplay, and @sayochuu. They’ll judge your looks, share insider tricks, and probably melt your camera roll. And with a Cosplay Opening Act and an open-to-all Daily Catwalk, the vibe will be high-octane, high-fantasy, and highly Instagrammable.

Beyond the costumes, GameExpo 2025 is the full buffet: eight interactive zones, influencer showdowns (hello Abo Flah), free-to-play gaming booths, live tournaments, and a prize pool worth up to AED 500,000. Want a VIP glow-up? Grab a Pro Gamer Experience ticket and flex at those exclusive meet-and-greets. General tickets start at AED 39, and there’s even a family pass if your whole squad rolls deep.

So, what are you waiting for? Pull out the face paint, fire up your hot glue gun, and get ready to serve looks, lore, and legendary vibes. This isn’t just cosplay—it’s cos-slay.

Register or get your tickets at Platinumlist.
Location: DWTC, Zabeel Halls 2 & 3
Contact Details: reservations@bardespres.ae
Instagram: @DubaiFestivals