Emirates Drift: Dubai Edition

Expertise

Racing Systems, Urban Worldbuilding, Mobile Optimization

Platforms

Android, iOS

Deliverables

Playable mobile demo

Links

Official website coming soon.

Project Overview

Emirates Drift: Dubai Edition is a cutting-edge hajwalah racing game that brings the electrifying spirit of Dubai’s streets into the world of mobile gaming. Designed as a tribute to one of the world’s most iconic cities, this edition merges authentic urban design with high-octane gameplay for an experience that is both visually stunning and technically robust.

Authentic Dubai Environments: futuristic skyscrapers, detailed city blocks, and immersive 3D landscapes.
Four Distinct Maps: downtown grid, open desert roads, training arenas, and high-speed highways.
Multiple Control Systems: steering wheel, joystick, and button controls for every drifting style.
Racing & Mission Modes: checkpoint systems, countdown starts, and results tracking.
Immersive Sound & UI: dynamic engines, environmental audio, and polished interfaces.
Mobile Optimization: tuned for high FPS and smooth performance across devices.

It doesn’t just simulate drifting—it reimagines it through Dubai’s futuristic energy, blending cultural authenticity with cutting-edge functionality.

Execution

Systems & implementation

Driving physics: drift-tuned wheel colliders, ABS/TCS toggles, and hajwalah-style handling curves.
Maps & worldbuilding: modular Dubai skyline assets, desert terrains, and custom arenas.
Control systems: support for steering wheel, joystick, and on-screen buttons.
Mission/race flow: countdown, checkpoints, and automatic result scoring.
UI & feedback: responsive HUD, lap timers, drift scores, and audio-reactive effects.
Optimization: URP mobile shaders, LODs, batching, and GPU profiling for 60fps targets.

Results

Expected outcomes (final metrics will be updated after launch):

Crash-free stability: optimized for smooth sessions during internal tests.
Target FPS: aiming for 60fps on mid-range Android/iOS devices.
Retention goals: designed for strong early engagement with missions and rewards.
Session length: gameplay loops crafted for 8–12 minute average sessions.
Downloads: projections to be updated post-release.