FNDM Dubai 2025: Community‑Driven Pop Culture Festival in Dubai – October 4–5

FNDM Dubai 2025 is the fan‑first pop culture event by MEFCC taking place on 4–5 October 2025 at Dubai Outlet Mall—Artist Alley, cosplay, gaming, panels, sustainability focus and more.

Abbas Jaffar Ali
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FNDM Dubai 2025: Community‑Driven Pop Culture Festival in Dubai - October 4–5
TL;DR
  • Runs 4–5 October 2025 at Concourse Convention Center, Dubai Outlet Mall.
  • Expect the Fandom Stage, Artist Alley, Marketplace, cosplay competitions, tournaments across video games, TCGs, board games, and more.
  • The event uses renewable energy, reduces single‑use plastics and print, offsets carbon, ensures accessibility and ethical sourcing, and supports local communities.

FNDM Dubai 2025 (pronounced “fandom”) is happening on 4–5 October 2025 at the Concourse Convention Center, Dubai Outlet Mall. It’s a new pop-culture event created by the team behind MEFCC, designed to bring fans together in a vibrant, intimate setting.


What Is FNDM Dubai

A new fan‑first festival inspired by MEFCC.

  • Created by the MEFCC organisers.
  • Community‑driven with a diverse pop culture mix.
  • Aims for a more immersive, fan‑focused weekend.

FNDM Dubai builds on MEFCC’s legacy with smaller crowds and tighter communities, putting fans at the centre. It spans anime, comics, art, cosplay, gaming, and more.


Event Features & Zones

Explore many themed zones and stages.

  • Fandom Stage: performances, dance-offs, competitions.
  • Artist Alley: fan art, original commissions, enamel pins, stickers.
  • Marketplace: over 80 vendors selling collectables and exclusive drops.
  • Tournaments: video games, trading cards, and board game competitions.

Whether you love cosplay, gaming, or collecting, FNDM offers something creative and hands‑on. Artist Alley, in particular, offers unique works from regional creators.


Community & Sustainability

The festival centres on fans and planet.

  • An inclusive event made by fans, for fans.
  • Accessible features for people of determination.
  • Eco‑focus: renewable energy, reduced single‑use plastics and printed materials, and carbon offsetting.
  • Educational partnerships and ethical sourcing.

FNDM strives to be socially responsible and environmentally sustainable in its design and operations.


Why Attend FNDM Dubai 2025?

Because it delivers passion over scale.

  • Intimate experience vs large conventions.
  • Real connections with fellow fans.
  • Access to artists, vendors, competitions, and stage shows.
  • A greener, more thoughtful event in Dubai.

It’s ideal if you want meaningful engagement, whether through cosplay, art, gaming, or just meeting fellow fans.


Summary

FNDM Dubai is coming to Dubai this October as a community-built pop culture event. It offers themed zones, art, cosplay, gaming, and stage shows in a dedicated, fan‑driven setting. Its focus on sustainability and accessibility makes it stand out. For fans who want a connection more than crowds, FNDM is the weekend to plan.


FAQs

When and where is FNDM Dubai held?

It runs from 4–5 October 2025 at the Concourse Convention Centre, Dubai Outlet Mall.

What types of attractions are available?

Expect the Fandom Stage, Artist Alley, Marketplace, cosplay competitions, tournaments across video games, TCGs, board games, and more.

How is sustainability addressed at FNDM Dubai?

The event uses renewable energy, reduces single‑use plastics and print, offsets carbon, ensures accessibility and ethical sourcing, and supports local communities.

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Abbas has been covering tech for more than two decades- before phones became smart or clouds stored data. He brought publications like CNET, TechRadar and IGN to the Middle East. From computers to mobile phones and watches, Abbas is always interested in tech that is smarter and smaller.