The UAE-based esports network True Gamers has announced its ambitious plans to construct a $280 million esports island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the country.
Reported by Esports Insider, True Gamers intends to develop training facilities, a tournament venue, hotels, and content creation spaces on the island.
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Central to the island is the Digital Tower, which will function as a focal point for meetings, startup accelerators, and animation studios. Furthermore, the plans include constructing the TG Arena, dedicated to esports tournament spaces, and the GG Resort, a hotel comprising 200 rooms equipped with gaming PCs.
True Gamers informed that their plans were formulated after conducting research in collaboration with over 100 organizations, including Virtus.Pro, Team Spirit, and BetBoom.
No specific timeline has been disclosed for the opening of the esports island.
“True Gamers conducted a comprehensive analysis of the MENA region’s esports landscape and the global esports industry’s growth trajectory before embarking on the development of Esports Island,” stated True Gamers CEO and co-founder Anton Vasilenko.
“This detailed analysis gives us the assurance that the proposed business model will play a vital role in bringing Esports Island to life.”
