How to Start a Retail Sale Of Video Game Consoles Business with Meydan Free Zone

May 19, 2026

Last Updated on May 19, 2026

How to Start a Retail Sale Of Video Game Consoles Business with Meydan Free Zone

The UAE is one of the most dynamic gaming markets in the world and the Gulf region's undisputed gaming hub. The UAE video game market generated USD 1,022.6 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,140.4 million by 2030 at a CAGR of 13%.[1] In 2024, the UAE government announced a commitment to invest approximately USD 1 billion in esports development, and Abu Dhabi announced the establishment of a dedicated Esports Island.[2]

The gaming equipment retail market in the UAE generated USD 61.1 million in 2024, projected to reach USD 66.8 million by 2028.[3] Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, and Nintendo Switch are all actively sold through the UAE's well-developed retail infrastructure, and dedicated gaming retailers serve a young, tech-affluent population with one of the highest per capita gaming spending rates in the region.

Who is this for?

Audience Segment	Profile
CONSUMER GAMING	Gaming Console Retailers Specialist gaming retailers and consumer electronics chains selling PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and next-generation gaming consoles to the UAE's large and passionate gaming community.
ESPORTS AND ENTHUSIAST	Esports and Enthusiast Gaming Retailers Retailers supplying high-performance gaming consoles, limited editions, and premium gaming hardware to the UAE's growing esports community and dedicated gaming enthusiasts.

4741.03 - Retail Sale Of Video Game Consoles

Activity 4741.03 covers the retail sale of video game consoles, interpreted within the retail sale of computers, peripheral units, software, and telecommunications equipment in specialised stores. This encompasses home gaming consoles including PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms, handheld gaming devices, gaming console accessories including controllers, headsets, and storage expansions, and dedicated gaming hardware sold through specialised retail.

Activity 4741.03 covers video game consoles and their accessories. Gaming software and video games fall under 4741.04.

Computer gaming hardware falls under 4741.01.

In short: if you are retailing video game consoles and console accessories, you are in. Video game software falls under 4741.04.

Category	Scope
Home gaming consoles	PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and all current-generation home gaming console platforms.
Console storage and accessories	Expansion storage drives, console faceplates, charging docks, and official console peripheral accessories.
Handheld gaming devices	Nintendo Switch Lite and dedicated handheld gaming hardware for portable gaming.
Gaming headsets	Console-compatible gaming headsets, wireless gaming audio, and all console audio peripheral accessories.
Gaming controllers and accessories	First and third-party controllers, steering wheels, fight sticks, and specialist gaming console input accessories.

Third-Party Approval

This activity does not require third-party approval to obtain a business license from Meydan Free Zone.

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

This business activity is not subject to AML compliance requirements.

References

¹ Grand View Research. (2025). UAE Video Game Market Size and Outlook, 2030. grandviewresearch.com

² MarkNtel Advisors. (2025). UAE Gaming Market. marknteladvisors.com

³ Statista. (2025). Gaming Equipment Market -- UAE. statista.com

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