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SUMMARY:JPEX 2026
DESCRIPTION:JPEX returns to Dubai for four days dedicated to Japanese culture and entertainment. From cosplay competitions\, gaming\, collectibles\, cultural experiences and Artist Alley\, JPEX brings fans together to experience different sides of Japan’s creative scene. \nJPEX 2026 takes place 20–23 August 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre\, bringing Japanese pop culture\, creativity and community together under one roof.
URL:https://thearaarachannel.com/event/jpex-2026/
LOCATION:Dubai World Trade Center\, Dubai World Trade Center\, Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
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SUMMARY:The Geek Staycation 2026
DESCRIPTION:Geek Staycation is taking over Rove At The Park for a weekend built around gaming\, hobbies\, fandom and the UAE’s geek community. \nThe community-led event brings together tabletop gaming\, trading card games\, roleplaying sessions\, gaming tournaments\, cosplay and pop culture experiences in a relaxed staycation setting. Activities announced for the 2026 edition include TCG battles\, tabletop RPG sessions\, Geek Quiz\, community gaming spaces and a Movie by the Pool giving fans plenty to do whether they’re competitive players or simply there to hang out with fellow geeks. \nGeek Staycation 2026 takes place 29–30 August 2026 at Rove At The Park\, Dubai Parks and Resorts.
URL:https://thearaarachannel.com/event/geek-staycation-2026/
LOCATION:Rove At The Park\, Dubai Parks and Resorts - Jebel Ali Freezone - Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
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SUMMARY:Middle East Film & Comic Con - MEFCC 2026
DESCRIPTION:Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) is the region’s largest pop culture festival\, bringing fandoms together across anime\, comics\, movies\, TV\, gaming\, cosplay\, trading card games and art. \nAcross three packed days\, fans can experience celebrity and voice actor appearances\, panels and Q&As\, cosplay competitions\, gaming\, workshops\, Artist Alley\, collectibles and plenty of opportunities to connect with the wider pop culture community. \nMEFCC 2026 takes place 11–13 September 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
URL:https://thearaarachannel.com/event/mefcc-2026/
LOCATION:ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi\, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi\, Abu Dhabi\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
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SUMMARY:FNDM 2026
DESCRIPTION:FNDM is a fan-first\, community-driven pop culture event born from the spirit of MEFCC. Designed as a more intimate celebration of fandom\, it brings together anime\, comics\, gaming\, cosplay\, art and music with a strong focus on the communities behind them. \nFans can expect panels\, live performances\, cosplay\, gaming and trivia competitions\, voice actor experiences\, collectibles\, a marketplace and plenty of opportunities to meet fellow fans. \nFNDM 2026 takes place 31 October–1 November 2026 at Concourse Convention Center\, Dubai Outlet Mall.
URL:https://thearaarachannel.com/event/fndm-2026/
LOCATION:Dubai
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SUMMARY:Tabletop.me 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tabletop.me is the Middle East’s dedicated tabletop gaming convention\, bringing together board game players\, TCG fans\, RPG adventurers\, miniature gamers\, artists\, designers and publishers for three days of gaming and community. \nVisitors can discover and play hundreds of games\, join board game and trading card tournaments\, take part in live RPG sessions\, explore workshops and demonstrations\, meet artists and game designers\, and browse a dedicated marketplace for games\, collectibles and tabletop accessories. \nWhether you’re a long-time tabletop player or completely new to the hobby\, tabletop.me is designed to be an interactive experience where you can learn new games\, meet other players and discover more of the region’s growing tabletop community. \ntabletop.me 2026 takes place 6–8 November 2026 at The Concourse\, Dubai Outlet Mall.
URL:https://thearaarachannel.com/event/tabletop-me-2026/
LOCATION:The Concourse Convention Center – Dubai Outlet Mall\, The Concourse Convention Center - Dubai Outlet Mall\, Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
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