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Muhammad Hassan

Qiddiya - Saudi Arabia's First Ever Entertainment City

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00:00Imagine living, working, and studying in a brand-new, ultra-safe, massive entertainment city

00:06three times the size of Paris, where you literally can never run out of things to do and places to go.

00:13A place that is littered with all sorts of entertainment, sports, and art venues that are futuristic,

00:19sophisticated, and luxurious, with nice and warm weather year-round.

00:24Sounds like a far-fetched dream.

00:26However, this is exactly what the Saudi government is building right outside its capital, Riyadh,

00:32at the cost of $75 billion.

00:35This amazing mega-entertainment city named Qidiyah includes the world's largest everything,

00:41such as a water park, theme park, sports arenas including racing tracks, swimming pools, gyms, libraries,

00:48education and innovation centers, art galleries and museums, orchestra house, dining and retail outlets,

00:55hotels, and you name it that makes it a paradise for people of all ages and families.

01:00We literally do not know of any mega-entertainment project to compare it with,

01:05so here are the details of the stunning Qidiyah Entertainment City.

01:12Saudi Arabia is fun, progressive, prosperous, and luxurious, and it is not short on entertainment venues.

01:19However, it has a big problem.

01:22The population of its amazing capital, Riyadh, has exploded over the past decade

01:26and is now set to hit 8 million people in 2024.

01:31Additionally, the city receives an average of 5 million tourists per year, and rising.

01:37And its population is rich and young.

01:40Nearly 70% of the population is middle or upper class,

01:44and 65% are below the age of 26.

01:48This has led the government to heavily invest in the city

01:51and turn it into a truly amazing world-class city.

01:55However, the city needs to keep up with the exploding and rising demand

01:59for entertainment, sports, and arts.

02:02As a result, and as part of the Saudi 2030 vision,

02:05which includes turning the country into a global technology,

02:09tourism, transportation, commercial, and industrial hub,

02:13the decision was made to build the colossal, one-of-a-kind Qidiyah Entertainment City

02:18right outside of Riyadh.

02:20In a nutshell, once completed,

02:22Qidiyah will be the largest hub of entertainment, sports, and the arts,

02:27not just in the Middle East, but also in the whole world.

02:31So what is the Qidiyah Project?

02:32It is a very expensive and innovative mega-entertainment project

02:37being established outside of Riyadh.

02:39It is owned and developed by the Qidiyah Investment Company,

02:43which is a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund,

02:46which is owned and funded by the Saudi government.

02:49The location of the project is also quite unique.

02:52The distance from the center of Qidiyah to downtown Riyadh is 45 kilometers,

02:57and 70 kilometers to King Khalid International Airport,

03:01which is one of the top five largest and most sophisticated international airports in the world.

03:06The Qidiyah Project site has unique geographical characteristics with mountainous terrains,

03:12making it perfect for adventurous sports and outdoor activities.

03:15Let's now talk about some fun.

03:17And what we mean by that is the massive theme and water parks in Qidiyah.

03:22Because at the end of the day, no matter how great an entertainment city is,

03:26it would be without a soul if it did not include a water park and theme park

03:30with some instance roller coasters.

03:33Mind you that we did a video just about Qidiyah's $750 million water park,

03:38so make sure to check it out.

03:40Let's start with Six Flags Qidiyah

03:42and the insane, unparalleled, almost complete Falcon's flight roller coaster.

03:47Six Flags Qidiyah will be the world's largest theme park

03:50and will cost an excess of $1 billion,

03:54making it one of the most expensive to ever build.

03:57The theme park spans nearly 80 acres and includes six lands,

04:02the City of Thrills, Steamtown, Discovery Springs, Valley of Fortune,

04:07Twilight Gardens, and Grand Exposition.

04:10It will feature 35 major world-class rides,

04:14with many designed exclusively for Saudi Arabian culture.

04:18And of course, the flagship will be the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster

04:22called the Falcon's Flight.

04:25As of the time of making this video,

04:26most of the rides and roller coaster tracks have been installed.

04:30The massive steel structure will be the world's tallest freestanding coaster structure

04:34at a whopping 160 meters.

04:38The length of this coaster is quite insane

04:40and stands at a little over 4 kilometers.

04:44Even the speed is a little too crazy

04:46since it can reach speeds over 250 kilometers per hour

04:49and utilize LSM launch technology.

04:52If you have a weak stomach and prefer to stay on the ground,

04:55then you can simply go to the nearby $750 million Kidia Water Park,

05:01which spans more than 62 acres

05:03and features 23 major truly unique rides.

05:07Seven of the rides will be world premieres,

05:09and it will be the world's only water theme park,

05:12with a unique mix of dry and wet attractions

05:15and national competition-level centers for water sports enthusiasts.

05:19This amazing water park is being built by

05:22Alec Saudi Arabia Engineering and Contracting

05:25and El Seif Engineering Contracting.

05:27And just like the theme park,

05:29it is expected to be fully operational sometime in 2024.

05:34It will boast nine designated themed areas,

05:37Entry Gate, Camel Rock, Dub Grotto, Wave Wadi,

05:41The Den, Viper Canyon, Arabian Peak,

05:44The Herding Grounds, and Surf Lagoon.

05:47And of course, it will reflect the rich local culture.

05:50In addition to rides and attractions,

05:52the park will also contribute to sustainability,

05:55using advanced environmental systems

05:57to significantly reduce water consumption,

05:59compared to other water parks.

06:01Kidia will include numerous other massive and unique attractions

06:05that include hundreds of venues and major facilities

06:09designed to keep seekers of a life full of thrills,

06:13sports, adrenaline rush, education, art,

06:16and innovation busy and satisfied without end.

06:20It will include the iconic Jack Nicklaus Championship golf course,

06:24which will be surrounded by the beautiful grandeur

06:26of the Kidia countryside and the majestic Tuwake Mountain.

06:30A huge 20,000-seat stadium and 18,000-seat gaming arena

06:35are also under construction.

06:37Not to mention the Speed Park,

06:38which is based on the architectural idea of the slipstream,

06:42which creates a dynamic shape,

06:43and a unique visual image,

06:46while enhancing the sound experience of the race cars.

06:49This Speed Park features a racetrack

06:51with FIA Grade 1 certification,

06:54catering to motorsports enthusiasts

06:55and individuals who crave excitement.

06:58It offers an electrifying experience

07:00where visitors can engage in karting,

07:02passenger rides,

07:03driving experiences,

07:05and various other thrilling pursuits.

07:08This hyper-fast circuit

07:09with an astonishing 34 corners

07:11is designed by ex-F1 driver Alexander Wurz.

07:16With a length of 7 kilometers

07:17and a figure-8 shape,

07:19the circuit is located between mountains,

07:22which offers elevation changes.

07:24With constant steering and small straights,

07:26drivers simply cannot rest a little bit,

07:28which offers a huge challenge.

07:31Not far from there,

07:32the Performing Arts Center,

07:33which represents the Saudi Kingdom's

07:35first multi-use premium theater,

07:38will host a variety of activities,

07:40ranging from performing arts and education programs

07:42to vocational education and regular artist programs.

07:46And of course,

07:47there are impressive festival grounds

07:49for concerts, shows,

07:51and festivals for performing domestic

07:53and international musicians

07:54to showcase original music.

07:56Would you leave everything

07:57and move to the new Chidia Entertainment City

08:00to live, work, or study there?

08:03What do you think of the project?

08:04Let us know in the comments section.

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