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Saudi Crown Prince MBS is building the world’s first ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park, a treat for anime fans everywhere. Spread across 500,000 square meters, it will feature Dragon Ball-themed rides, restaurants, and hotels, along with a 70-meter-high statue of a magical dragon.

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The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has sent a wave of excitement through the veins of Dragon Ball fans worldwide with plans to construct the world’s first-ever Dragon Ball theme park. Located in Qiddiya, this major tourist attraction will feature more than 30 Dragon Ball-themed rides spread across a massive space of 500,000 sq m. The spirit of the 1984 Japanese media franchise is captured in seven distinct areas from Kame House to Capsule Corporation and Beerus’s Planet, based on 7 dragon balls. It is like going back in time and enjoying the yesteryears with an adventure with Goku from the beginning of the anime all the way to “Dragon Ball Super.”

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The hit phenomenon has been enjoyed through movies, games, and TV shows, but never a theme park. The highlight of the park are five state-of-the-art rides including one 70-meter-high statue of Shenron rollercoaster, turning iconic Dragon Ball moments into rides. Saudi Arabia is a nation with opulence at every corner and the Dragon Ball Theme park will be no different with several hotels and restaurants.

Also read -  Saudi Crown Prince MBS is spending billions to develop an entertainment megaproject that will dwarf Disney World. Qiddiya will have the world's largest Six Flags with the fastest roller coaster, a $750 million water park, an F1 track that rivals Monaco, and a lot more.

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Managing Director of Qiddiya Investment Company Abdullah Aldawood said: “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 ground-breaking and diverse attractions.”

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Katsuhiro Takagi, president of Toei Animation, added: “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.” Qiddiya City is a 40-minute drive from Riyadh and will be an entertainment hub with the world’s largest Six Flags with the fastest roller coaster, a $750 million water park, an eSports district, an F1 track that rivals Monaco, and a lot more.

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Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia’s entertainment capital –

An integral component of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan, Qiddiya is a hub with oodles happening. Having fun is serious business and no one epitomizes that thought better than Crown Prince MBS’s multibillion-dollar entertainment destination, situated 45 kilometers away from Riyadh. This insane destination will captivate visitors with more than 300 facilities, including theme parks, water parks, a sports city, adventure experiences, and cultural attractions. It is said to be larger than Florida’s Walt Disney World and will launch the first phase with the massive Six Flags theme park, scheduled to open in October 2024. This melting pot of art and culture will attract 17 million visitors annually by 2030.

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