Saudi Arabia has announced plans to transform an offshore oil platform into a massive 150.000 square meter amusement park and resort located in the Persian Gulf.
Incredible, but have you ever imagined spending your family vacation on an offshore oil platform? Saudi Arabia has announced plans to convert an oil field into an oil-inspired “extreme theme park” and luxury resort. The theme park, called The Rig, will have a variety of adventurous activities, such as roller coaster rides, underwater activities, bungee jumping and skydiving.
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Discover the oil platform that will become an amusement park and a luxury resort
The offshore platform that will become an amusement park will be financed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), which announced the development of the 1,6 million square meter resort, as can be seen in the video above.
The park will have three hotels and 11 restaurants on several connected platforms. Luxury travelers will be able to arrive by helicopter and a superyacht marina with 50 berths.
The Kingdom's latest project aims to "provide a multitude of hospitality offerings, adventures and water sport experiences," according to a statement from the PIF.
The offshore platform should be inaugurated in 2025 and promises to attract tourists from all over the world
“This project is a unique tourist attraction, which is expected to attract tourists from all over the world,” he added.
The theme park is being described as the “world's first tourist destination inspired by offshore oil platforms”, and is part of the Saudi Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to reposition Saudi Arabia as a top international tourist destination and diversify its economy.
The platform is due to open in 2025. The country is determined to reposition itself as an alluring global hotspot that can compete with the likes of neighboring Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman. The goal is to attract 100 million tourists a year by the end of the decade.
This month, Saudi Arabia opened its first official mixed-gender beach.
The Arab world's biggest economy is trying to shed its reputation as an ultraconservative nation with cumbersome administrative procedures and outdated regulations.
This month, Saudi Arabia opened its first official mixed-gender beach.
Since becoming de facto leader in 2017, Prince Mohammed has introduced far-reaching economic and social changes, including allowing women to drive, reopening cinemas and allowing mixed-gender music concerts and other entertainment options.
Music was banned in public places until 2017, a measure imposed by religious policy, and women were only allowed to drive a year later.
But simultaneously, the prince launched a sweeping crackdown on dissent and freedom of expression, arresting women activists, clerics and journalists, as well as members of the royal family.
