6 Exciting Upcoming Attractions In Riyadh That You Need To Watch Out For!

by Anupriya Mishra
6 Exciting Upcoming Attractions In Riyadh That You Need To Watch Out For!

There are a series of development projects lined up in Saudi Arabia. In fact, a lot of these projects are to be stationed in the capital city of Riyadh. With a focus on entertainment, there are many exciting attractions that are coming soon. While there’s something new popping up every now and then, there are many bigger projects that require a little longer time, and we’re here to tell you about them. So, here’s a glimpse of some of the most exciting upcoming projects in Riyadh that absolutely warrant your attention!

6 Upcoming Attractions In Riyadh

1. Discovery Adventures

Discovery Adventures
Pic credits: https://seven.sa/2022/12/07/2341/

Discovery Adventure as the name suggests, is going to be a fun-filled theme park that will offer a fantastic experience to the visitors. Warner Bros will be opening this theme park in collaboration with Saudi Entertainment Ventures, (SEVEN) which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund. Spread across a massive 3000 square metres Discovery Adventures will open in Riyadh in the Al Hamra District, and it will be the Discoveries’ inaugural indoor adventures centre globally. Some of the exciting entertainment attractions here will include a clip-and-climb facility, an indoor surfing facility called wave house, and cinemas, to name a select few.

2. King Salman Park

King Salman Park
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King Salman Park is expected to open as early as 2024. As it happens, it will be one of the largest parks in the world. There are many exciting features that are expected to be stationed here. These include everything from open gardens lined with trees to a golf course! As you may have gathered, there will be something for everybody, including even those people, who like a healthy dose of adventure. Yes, there will be an on-site skydive centre and amusement parks! Doesn’t it all sound like something you would need days to cover instead of just doing so in a single day?

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3. Transformers Indoor Entertainment Centre

Transformers Themed Park
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Another absolutely fascinating upcoming project is the Transformers-themed attraction. It will be spread across a whopping 10,000 square metres. This upcoming themed attraction will be situated at SEVEN Entertainment Destination in the Al Hamra District of Riyadh. As you may have gathered from the name, you can expect Transformers-themed state-of-the-art rides and captivating environments that will make you want to come back again. In fact, you can also expect branded-themed retail, which includes exclusive merch and themed food & beverage venues that will make you feel like you are stepping into an alternate universe.

4. The Mukaab

The Mukaab
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The Mukaab has been creating a stir ever since its announcement. It would be located in the heart of the New Murabba and is expected to attract visitors from across the world. Offering state of art, entertainment, dining, and retail options, this is going to be the world’s largest modern downtown. As it happens, The Mukaab is expected to be the world’s first immersive, experiential destination. Not to mention, it will be one of the biggest structures in the world, with the square size expected to be about 400 metres high, 400 metres wide, and of course 400 metres long. The opening date currently is expected to be in 2030!

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5. New Murabba

Upcoming attractions in Riyadh New Murabba
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New Murabba, as mentioned above, is a great project that entails the development of the largest modern downtown in Riyadh. It will be located on the Northwest side of Riyadh and the development project is supposed to be so large that it can fit more than 20 Empire State buildings! Expected to be the super city, there will be more than 80 cultural & entertainment venues and hotels! Not to mention, people can also live here as there are plans to set up residential complexes.

6. Konoz Box Of Treasures

upcoming attractions in riyadh Konoz Box Of Treasure
Pic credits: https://www.benoy.com/news/2023/03/

Konoz Box of Treasure is another much-awaited project that will come up soon in the Saudi Arabian capital. Called to be the entertainment city, this will be the first of its kind in the kingdom! It will be spread across a massive 50,000 square metres area with 20,000 square metres, devoted just to the entertainment city. As such, the Konoz Box of Treasure is being developed by Benoy Company. In this neighbourhood, people will be able to enjoy a melange of culture and leisurely activities that will be within walking distance. In fact, there will be popular hotel chains, several shopping stores, restaurants, residential areas, and even ample green spaces that are all part of this developmental project.

Don’t these exciting projects sound like something that will change the face of Riyadh?

Cover Image Courtesy: https://www.benoy.com/news/2023/03/