UAE Subscription-based Gaming Market Size & Outlook

The subscription-based gaming market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 676.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 12.5% is expected of the UAE subscription-based gaming market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$337.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$676.1
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
12.5%
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UAE subscription-based gaming market highlights

  • The UAE subscription-based gaming market generated a revenue of USD 337.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 676.1 million by 2030.
  • The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, p.c. was the largest revenue generating device type in 2024.
  • Smartphone is the most lucrative device type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Subscription-based gaming market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 337.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 676.1 million
Growth rate12.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentP.c.
Fastest growing segmentSmartphone
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSmartphone, P.C., Console
Key market players worldwideAmazon.com Inc, Apple Inc, Electronic Arts Inc, NVIDIA Corp, Microsoft Corp, Alphabet Inc Class A, Ubisoft Entertainment, Sony Group Corp ADR, Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd, Ziff Davis Inc

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UAE accounted for 2.9% of the global subscription-based gaming market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, UAE subscription-based gaming market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 550.3 million by 2030.

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UAE subscription-based gaming market outlook

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P.c. was the largest segment with a revenue share of 62.49% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE subscription-based gaming market based on smartphone, p.c., console covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


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