Saudi Arabia‘s Qiddiya has unveiled its gaming and esports district, which is part of the Qiddiya City destination for entertainment, sports and culture.
Via a statement, the gaming and esports district “aims to establish the kingdom as the global epicentre of the rapidly growing gaming and esports industry”.
The 500,000-square-metre district will feature four esports venues for global events, including 100,000 square metres of retail, dining and entertainment experiences. It will also boast gaming-themed apartments and hotels.
With a combined seating capacity of 73,000, the district aims to attract up to 10 million visits each year. Additionally, it will house the regional headquarters of more than 30 leading video game companies.
One of the venues will feature the largest indoor LED screen in an esports area, as well as 5,300 seats, making it one of the three largest esports spaces in the world.
“Qiddiya City is proud to be home to this innovative gaming and esports district, set to offer a unique, engaging, gamified experience to both its visitors and residents,” said Abdullah Al-Dawood, managing director of Qiddiya.
Saudi’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, who serves as the chairman of the board of Qiddiya Investment Company, recently launched the urban plan for the city of Qiddiya.
Located on the outskirts of Riyadh, Qiddiya City is under construction with contracts worth SAR 10 billion ($2.6bn) awarded to date.
Gamified experiences at Qiddiya
Highlights in the city include a speed park track, golf courses, a water park, and Six Flags Qiddiya. Additionally, the city will feature a multipurpose stadium.
Qiddiya is a multibillion-dollar entertainment destination set to be the world’s largest entertainment city.
In more news, Intamin, a creator of record-breaking amusement rides, has unveiled Six Flags Qiddiya’s Falcon’s Flight – the tallest, fastest, and longest coaster in the world.
Images courtesy of Qiddiya Investment Company
