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Alsharqi, Arwa
Alsharqi, Arwa
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Developing an E-sports center in Jeddah represents an important project aimed at giving the gaming community an opportunity to host local competitions and train their skills as well as providing a place to host matches. Furthermore, it aims to serve as an interesting tourist attraction for those interested in exploring the world of games. The center will also create job opportunities, both direct and indirect, in the region. It will also provide an opportunity for local businesses to partner with the center to gain exposure and promote their products and services. The focus of this pre-design research is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental elements and principles that are crucial to the successful realization of an e-sports center in Jeddah. An integrated approach is employed in this research, which includes case studies of e-sports centers and arenas around the world, field visits to existing gaming lounges, interviews with employees and gamers, site selection and analysis, formulation of a building program tailored to local needs, and the establishment of standards governing the elements and spaces within a e-sports. Furthermore, in order to maximize efficiency and functionality, the research focuses on integrating diverse systems. It provides insight into the requirements for a potential e-sports center project and is comprehensive and highly beneficial. It ensures that the project is aligned with the broader goals of entertainment and tourism in Jeddah by providing an understanding of its intricacies. This study used observational research methods and meta-analysis. By using this approach, it is possible to examine e-sport center projects thoroughly, obtain valuable insights, identify practices, and adapt those principles to the local context. Predesign research for an e-sports center in Jeddah offers a solution for the pressing issue of e-sports athletes not having adequate facilities but also serves as a catalyst for tourism growth. In the end, the results of this research could help ensure that the E sport project is implemented efficiently and successfully, enhancing the city's tourism and environmental infrastructure.