Anime, gaming, cosplay and more – Dubai’s first homegrown pop culture fest is about to go full otaku
Get your game face on, cosplay ready, and anime playlist queued Dubai’s about to unleash its inner geek in the best way possible.
Say hello to JPEX Entertainment Exhibition, a brand-new, proudly homegrown pop culture party hitting the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City from 25 -27 April.
A unique new pop culture event is set to launch in Dubai this week, offering a three-day celebration of anime, gaming, cosplay, and Japanese cultural experiences. The inaugural edition of the JPEX Entertainment Exhibition (JPEX) will take place from 25 to 27 April at the Dubai… pic.twitter.com/kjOkvUIFDR
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 23, 2025
And trust us, it’s not your average fan fest. This one’s brought to life by four Emirati superfans, no big brand backing, just pure passion.
So, what’s on?
Oh, just voice actor royalty like Hiroshi Kitadani (yep, One Piece opening themes!), Ryusei Nakao (Frieza, anyone?), Showtaro Morikubo (Naruto’s Shikamaru!), and Arabic legend Amal Saadeddin, the voice behind your childhood faves from Detective Conan to Doraemon.
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But wait, there’s manga more. Expect cosplay battles judged by pros, gaming throwdowns in everything from Tekken to Pokémon TCG, an artist alley bursting with local talent, plus kimono dress-ups, tea ceremonies, and Japanese calligraphy to steep yourself in culture. (Tea pun intended.)
Whether you’re hardcore or just here for the vibes, JPEX is for all ages, so bring your crew, your camera, and maybe that ridiculously oversized sword you’ve been waiting to show off.
Come for the anime. Stay for the chaos, culture, and cosplay. JPEX is the con you’ve been waiting for.
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