A new addition to the leisure and entertainment landscape in the UAE is XSTRIKE, which is a live-action combat simulation concept and opened in December 2019. XSTRIKE aims to bridge the gap between traditional paintball and laser-tag, the weapon systems and software is utilised from iCombat.
The Xstrike experience takes place in a 31,000 sqft facility, in two uniquely created playing fields, closely mimicking a Hollywood-style movie set, which gives customers an immersive and ultra-realistic feeling. The facility can accommodate up to 80-85 players on both fields, while more people can view the games and wait for their turn.
Commenting on how Xstrike came together, Sameer Ali, co-founder and managing partner, Immersive Experiences, said, “My brother and I grew up playing video games. Back in those days, we would go to network game cafés over the weekend; it was a big part of our childhood and adolescence days. We were thrilled to come across the iCombat weapons systems, software and the online cloud service. It took us back to our childhood days. Their equipment replicates the form and fit of the most popular assault rifles in the world. We felt this was our chance to recreate an environment wherein those who like to play such games aren’t restricted to the computer only; they can experience it in real life.”
