UAE Gaming Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The gaming market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,645.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 11.6% is expected of the UAE gaming market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$761.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,645.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
11.6%
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UAE

UAE gaming market highlights

  • The UAE gaming market generated a revenue of USD 761.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,645.1 million by 2030.
  • The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, mobile was the largest revenue generating device in 2023.
  • Mobile is the most lucrative device segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Gaming market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 761.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,645.1 million
Growth rate11.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentMobile
Fastest growing segmentMobile
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationConsole, Mobile, Computer
Key market players worldwideNintendo Co Ltd, Microsoft Corp, NVIDIA Corp, Sega Sammy Holdings Inc, Sony Group Corp, PlayJam, BlueStacks


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UAE accounted for 0.3% of the global gaming market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia gaming market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Jordan is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 625.8 million by 2030.

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Mobile was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.86% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE gaming market based on console, mobile, computer covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


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UAE gaming market size, by device, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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