Dragon Ball theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia
Dragon Ball theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia
Image source, QICBy Peter HoskinsBusiness Reporter
L Saudi Arabia has announced it will build a theme park based on the popular Japanese animated series Dragon Ball, sparking mixed reactions from fans.
It will feature feature a 70m (229.6ft) dragon at its center and at least 30 rides, says the company behind the project.
The park would be the world's first attraction of its kind based on the popular media franchise.
The announcement drew some criticism from fans, citing the track record of Saudi Arabia in terms of human rights.
The park will cover more than half a million square meters, according to Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), which is wholly owned by the Saudi government investment fund.
The plans are part of a “long-term strategic partnership” between QIC and Toei Animation, the Japanese producer of Dragon Ball.
According to the official Dragon Ball website, the park will include roller coasters inside the dragon modeled after Shenron, a granted dragon featured in the franchise.
Qiddiya is a major entertainment and tourism project under construction near Riyadh , the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Image source, QICBy Peter HoskinsBusiness Reporter
L Saudi Arabia has announced it will build a theme park based on the popular Japanese animated series Dragon Ball, sparking mixed reactions from fans.
It will feature feature a 70m (229.6ft) dragon at its center and at least 30 rides, says the company behind the project.
The park would be the world's first attraction of its kind based on the popular media franchise.
The announcement drew some criticism from fans, citing the track record of Saudi Arabia in terms of human rights.
The park will cover more than half a million square meters, according to Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), which is wholly owned by the Saudi government investment fund.
The plans are part of a “long-term strategic partnership” between QIC and Toei Animation, the Japanese producer of Dragon Ball.
According to the official Dragon Ball website, the park will include roller coasters inside the dragon modeled after Shenron, a granted dragon featured in the franchise.
Qiddiya is a major entertainment and tourism project under construction near Riyadh , the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Image source, QIC
