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Vogue

The Ultimate Social Media Playground Opens in Dubai Mall

Dubai’s latest must-visit destination, House of Hype, is here to redefine immersive experiences, but before it opens its doors to the public on February 7, an exclusive private launch took place on February 3, hosted by none other than Karen Wazen. As an investor in HyperSpace through KE Partners, Wazen played a pivotal role in bringing this visionary entertainment hub to life.

Gulf News

House of Hype: Dubai Mall gets a 100,000 sq ft digital amusement park

Dubai: A whopping 100,000 square feet of space at The Dubai Mall has been re-imagined for an ‘immersive amusement park’ – and one that will serve up a whole new set of ‘experiential’ experiences. The ‘House of Hype’ takes its position at the world’s most visited mall – 111 million in 2024 - by lining up 18 experiential zones – together conjuring up more than 100 experiences - and six micro restaurants.

WWD Business

Step Inside Dubai Mall’s New Social Media-driven Theme Park

Step into House of Hype and you’re immediately transported into what feels like a living, breathing social media feed. Neon-lit corridors pulse with rhythmic beats as visitors pose in front of shape-shifting digital walls. Groups compete in augmented reality games, their movements tracked by sensors and transformed into dazzling visual displays, while others meander through a garden of color-changing flowers and trees surrounded by mirrors offering hundreds of selfie angles.

Platinum List

House of Hype Opens at Dubai Mall: A New Immersive Experience

Dubai is famous for its exciting attractions, and now there’s a brand-new spot to check out: House of Hype. Located in the Chinatown area of Dubai Mall, this immersive attraction is designed to wow visitors with over 100 unique experiences. Whether you love gaming, taking Instagram-worthy photos, or just exploring creative spaces, House of Hype has something to offer.

The National

Dubai's HyperSpace aims for the stars with its futuristic attractions

Alexander Heller makes it sound almost easy to run a company. The co-founder of Dubai-based HyperSpace, a digital theme park operator, believes it is vital to avoid stress as he strives to bring joy through his business. But he is also candid that the start-up journey is all-consuming. He jokes that as an entrepreneur, he is in the business of saying no to everything...

Harper's Bazaar

Desi Gonzalez On Taking Risks And Embracing The Unknown

The tech extraordinaire, proud dog mum and self-confessed sneaker addict is reshaping the gaming and entertainment industry one incredibly-cool concept at a time. “There are so many opportunities for big dreams to happen fast in the UAE,” tech entrepreneur Desi Gonzalez tells Harper’s Bazaar Arabia...

Arabian Business

HyperSpace is redefining location-based entertainment

Established in January 2021, HyperSpace is on a mission to bridge the gap between the allure of AAA video games, social media, and digital entertainment, and the timeless appeal of in-person social experiences.

CEO Middle East

The Hype Man

Alexander Heller’s Hyperspace is redefining location-based entertainment, with the company’s latest projects taking Dubai and Riyadh by storm. The only time during the interview when Alexander Heller is genuinely lost for words is at the very end, when I ask him where he plans to go on his next holiday...

Economy Middle East

Dubai-based entertainment startup HyperSpace secures $55mn Saudi funding

Saudi Arabia is making an investment in HyperSpace, a digital theme park start-up that launched its inaugural location in Dubai last year. HyperSpace specializes in designing, constructing, and managing technologically advanced parks within shopping centers, offering a fusion of digital and physical entertainment experiences, including gaming.