Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to establish a performing arts center in Qiddiya, the sports and entertainment-focused mega project on the outskirts of Riyadh.
Aiming to receive more than 800,000 visitors annually, the Qiddiya Performing Arts Center will host more than 260 indoor and outdoor performances annually, across three theatres, with a total of 3,000 seats. Each theater promises an immersive experience by blending physical and digital elements, Qiddiya Investment Company said.
Stunning architectural features include a cantilevered amphitheater offering expansive views of the Qiddiya plateau and a 500-seat suspended venue.
The center will use technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality and artificial intelligence to showcase new productions. There will also be rooftop gardens, art galleries and plenty of green space.
In addition to the performing arts center, Qiddiya will include a gaming and e-sports area that aims to become a global center for competitions.
The 500,000 square meter center aims to host up to 25 eSports teams at any given time, as well as the regional headquarters for more than 30 video gaming companies. It plans to receive 10 million visitors annually by 2030. Plans are also underway to establish a speed park, golf courses, a water park, and more.
The Kingdom announced in December that contracts worth 10 billion Saudi riyals ($2.66 billion) had been awarded so far, according to thenationalnews. As part of the economic diversification agenda of the Kingdom’s Vision 203, Qiddiya will include 60,000 buildings covering an area of 360 square kilometers and is expected to eventually include more than 600,000 people. It is expected to create more than 325,000 jobs, generating a nominal gross domestic product of 135 billion riyals ($36 billion) annually.
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