World’s First Dragon Ball Theme Park to be Built in Qiddiya

(eap) The Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has announced the construction of a 500,000 square meter Dragon Ball theme park in Qiddiya City near Riyadh. The theme park based around the popular Japanese anime “Dragon Ball” will comprise seven themed areas and over 30 attractions. These include five innovative rides such as a roller coaster that will run through a 70-metre replica of the dragon “Shenron” (see visualization above). In addition to the Dragon Ball-inspired attractions, there will also be themed hotels and restaurants. QIC has entered into a partnership with Toei Animation, the animation studio behind Dragon Ball, to build the park.

“We are pleased to be partnering with Toei Animation, bringing their rich legacy of pioneering contributions to the anime industry to Qiddiya City. Dragon Ball theme park is a celebration of the diverse and vibrant world of anime, offering a unique blend of thrills, family-friendly attractions, and immersive entertainment for everyone. This announcement only marks the beginning of many promising projects. The theme park embraces the City’s power of play philosophy, and solidifies our commitment to provide world-class entertainment, as a global leader in groundbreaking and diverse attractions,” announces Abdullah Aldawood, Managing Director of Qiddiya Investment Company.

“Our collaboration with Qiddiya marks a key milestone, offering fans a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the epic adventures of Dragon Ball first-hand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The reveal of the world’s only Dragon Ball theme park is a testament to the timeless legacy of the Dragon Ball franchise,” adds Katsuhiro Takagi, President of Toei Animation. ■