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Dubai is making its way into Fortnite with a new interactive experience that lets players explore some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. Called Dubai Developed in Fortnite 2033, the project has been announced by DMCC Gaming Centre and gaming company Wild Unlimited, with a global launch scheduled for November 11, 2026.
Developed independently by Wild Unlimited using Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), the experience recreates parts of Dubai in an open-world environment where players can explore, compete in challenges and complete team-based objectives.
The first version will feature several popular destinations, including Al Fahidi Fort, Almas Tower, Uptown Dubai, Skydive Dubai, Deep Dive Dubai, Kite Beach, SALT, Dubai Harbour and X-Dubai. The American University in Dubai (AUD) will also feature in the game, with its virtual campus recreated by students who participated in a UEFN development masterclass earlier this year.
The project isn’t limited to recreating Dubai’s landmarks. Wild Unlimited plans to expand the experience over time with additional destinations, gameplay features and opportunities for creators and commercial partners.
To accompany the launch, the organisers have also introduced Dubai Drop, a separate augmented reality campaign that began on November 1. It allows Dubai residents to collect virtual items through AR experiences around the city and compete for prizes offered by participating partners.
The campaign will culminate in Wild Game Fest on November 11 at SALT, Kite Beach, where players, content creators and the wider gaming community will come together for the public launch.
The project is also part of a broader effort to develop Dubai’s gaming industry. According to DMCC, its Gaming Centre currently houses more than 170 gaming companies and supports local developers through industry partnerships, training programmes and opportunities to reach international audiences.
The initiative aligns with the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, which aims to strengthen the emirate’s gaming industry, develop local talent and support the growth of its digital economy.
Dubai Developed in Fortnite 2033 will be playable worldwide from November 11. It is an independently created Fortnite island and is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Epic Games.
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