Code Battle 2023
Chapter rounds in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, then the winners met at a grand finale at Dtec on 27 January 2024.
Dubai · Sharjah · Abu Dhabi
Finale: 27 Jan 2024, DTEC, A5
Chapters
Divisions
Podium teams
Emirates
How Season 3 worked
Code Battle 2023 ran as three emirate chapters. The winning teams from each chapter then met in person at the national grand finale in Dubai.
Dubai
25 February 2023 · DTEC, Dubai Digital Park
Inter-school round for schools across Dubai. Top teams qualified for the grand finale.
Sharjah
28 October 2023 · Sheraa, American University of Sharjah campus
Inter-school round for schools in Sharjah. Top teams qualified for the grand finale.
Abu Dhabi
Online · 21 January 2024
Planned with 42 Abu Dhabi and held online. Top teams qualified for the grand finale.
National final
27 January 2024 · DTEC, A5, Dubai Digital Park
Chapter winners competed in person at Dubai Silicon Oasis for the national Code Battle title.
Grand finale winners
- Collision Coders, Winchester School, Jebel Ali
- pps, Pamir Private School
- Girls Power, GEMS Modern Academy
- Decorous, The Indian International School, Dubai
- GLS Code Warriors, GEMS Legacy School
- GMA Coders, GEMS Modern Academy
- GEM Group, Al Mawakeb School
- Code Crafters, Sharjah Indian School, Juwaiza
- Code Warriors, Regent School
Judging criteria: code, user interface, creativity, teamwork and presentation, weighted 20% each.
Partners: DTEC, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Sheraa and 42 Abu Dhabi. As featured in Khaleej Times
Hackathon Format & Rules
Build Format
- 2-hour coding window
- Teams of 2–3 students
- Block & text-based platforms allowed
- Theme revealed on event day
Presentation Format
- 2–3 minute pitch to the judges
- Live demonstration encouraged
- Judges Q&A
Technical Expectations
- Projects built entirely on-site
- AI usage allowed with explanation
- Recycled code must be disclosed
Event Day Schedule
Check-in
Opening Ceremony
Theme Reveal
Coding Begins
Coding Ends
Presentations
Awards
Close
Themes Used in 2023
Each division tackled unique challenges designed to inspire creativity and problem-solving.
Cadet
The Great Gadget Adventure
Adventure on Mystery Island
Captain
The Interactive Web Museum
The Ultimate Sports Challenge
Colonel
AI for Social Good
Cybersecurity Challenge
Dubai Chapter Rankings
Full rankings from the Dubai chapter round at Dtec, Dubai Digital Park. The national grand finale winners are listed above.
Cadet — Grades 1–4
| Rank | School | Team |
|---|---|---|
1 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GIRL POWER |
| 2 | Winchester School jebel ali | CollisionCoders |
| 3 | Dubai English Speaking School | Code Blockerz |
| 4 | Dubai English Speaking School | Creative Coderz |
| 5 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Challengers |
| 6 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | ENTHUSIAST CODERS |
| 7 | Al Diyafah High School | Dreams Hack |
| 8 | Brighton College | Brighton Cadets |
| 8 | The Indian International School, DSO | Tech stars |
| 9 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | CODING SPECIALISTS |
| 10 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Achievers |
| 10 | The Indian International School, DSO | IIS Smart Coders |
| 11 | Al Diyafah High School | Cookie Byte |
| 12 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | Team ADN Coders |
| 12 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Coders |
| 12 | JSS Private School, Dubai | CODE REBELS |
| 13 | Dubai English Speaking School | Dream Devices |
| 14 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | COMPUTER CODERS |
| 14 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | THE TECH TRIO |
| 14 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GMA TECHIES |
| 15 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | TECHNO BLITZ |
| 15 | The Indian International School, DSO | IIS JUNIORS |
| 15 | JSS Private School, Dubai | BRIGHT CODERS |
| 16 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Debuggers |
| 17 | Al Diyafah High School | Cool Coders |
| 17 | JSS Private School, Dubai | CODE MASTERS |
| 18 | Cambridge International School Dubai | CIS CODECRACKERS |
| 18 | JSS Private School, Dubai | CODE WARRIORS |
| 18 | JSS Private School, Dubai | RISE OF Jr. CODERS |
| 19 | JSS Private School, Dubai | CREATIVE CODERS |
| 20 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Ambassador Champs |
| 21 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | IT VENTURE |
| 21 | The Indian International School, DSO | Super coders |
| 21 | Cambridge International School Dubai | CIS CODEBREAKERS |
Captain — Grades 5–8
| Rank | School | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Indian International School, DSO | Decorous |
| 2 | GEMS Legacy School | GLS Code Warriors |
| 3 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GMA CODERS |
| 4 | Dubai Gem Private School | ZAMZAM |
| 5 | GEMS Legacy School | GLS Digital Dynamos |
| 6 | Al Diyafah High School | Diyafah_Prime |
| 7 | GEMS Legacy School | GLS Tech Titans |
| 8 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | IT VENTURE |
| 9 | Dubai National School, Al Barsha | The Coders |
| 9 | JSS Private School, Dubai | App Pirates |
| 9 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GIRL POWER |
| 10 | JSS Private School, Dubai | Boolean Autocrats |
| 11 | Al Diyafah High School | Conquerors |
| 12 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | ENTHUSIAST CODERS |
| 13 | Al Diyafah High School | CTRL-ALT-ELITE |
| 13 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GMA TECH TRIO |
| 14 | Pristine Private School | Team Pristine 1 |
| 15 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Team Debuggers |
| 16 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Team Achievers |
| 17 | Gems Legacy School | Legacy Team |
| 17 | JSS Private School, Dubai | Acrobat Aztecs |
| 18 | JSS Private School, Dubai | Brogrammers |
| 19 | Al Diyafah High School | THREE HACKTEERS |
| 19 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GMA WARRIORS |
| 20 | JSS Private School, Dubai | Byte Crunchers |
| 21 | Cambridge International School Dubai | CIS Champs |
| 22 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GMA TECHIES |
| 23 | Dubai National School, Al Barsha | Dns |
| 24 | The Indian International School, DSO | Tejas Makkar |
| 25 | JSS Private School, Dubai | Star Techies |
| 26 | Pristine Private School | Team Pristine 2 |
| 27 | Cambridge International School Dubai | CIS CODEBUSTERS |
| 28 | Cambridge International School Dubai | CIS Encrypted |
| 29 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Team Coders |
| 30 | Dubai National School, Al Barsha | Code Pirates |
| 31 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | CODING SPECIALISTS |
| 32 | The Indian International School, DSO | EVAN NIBU KOSHY |
Colonel — Grades 9–12
| Rank | School | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud | Gem Group |
| 2 | GEMS Wellington International School | CodeX |
| 3 | Cambridge International School Dubai | CIS Crazy coders |
| 4 | Regent International School | Code Warriors! |
| 5 | Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud | Al Muzari3een |
| 6 | Al Diyafah High School | White Hats |
| 7 | Al Diyafah High School | Computer Pirates |
| 8 | Dubai English Speaking College | Logic Mates |
| 9 | Regent International School | Code Blasters! |
| 10 | Dubai National School, Al Barsha | Creative Tech Brains |
| 11 | Raffles World Academy | RWA Stallions |
| 12 | Ibn Seena English High School | IT Pythons |
| 13 | Dubai English Speaking College | Angry Nerds |
| 14 | Ibn Seena English High School | Byte Raiders |
| 15 | Dubai English Speaking College | Trojan Horses |
| 16 | JSS Private School, Dubai | The Reality Techs |
| 17 | Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud | Tech Titans |
| 18 | Al Diyafah High School | Code breaker |
| 19 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | Radarscope |
| 20 | Arcadia | Maria |
Photo & Video Gallery
Relive the moments from Code Battle 2023
- All
- Winners
- Judges & Judging
Highlight Video
Relive the energy of Season 3!
Media & Press Coverage
Code Battle 2023 in the news
iCodejr announces winners for prestigious UAE National Code Battle Championship
Read the article on Khaleej Times →Our Esteemed Judges & Mentors
Industry experts who guided our young innovators
Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to our amazing sponsors who made Code Battle 2023 possible
Title Sponsors
iCodejr
Venue Sponsors
DTEC
UAE Innovates
Category Sponsor
UniHawk (Gr 9-12)
Event Location
Where the magic happened
Grand finale: Dtec
Building A5, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE · 27 January 2024
Chapter rounds
Dubai: Dtec, Dubai Digital Park
Sharjah: Sheraa, AUS campus
Abu Dhabi: online (21 January 2024)
Dtec is the region’s leading technology entrepreneurship center, providing the perfect environment for young innovators to showcase their skills.
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