In what will be revolutionary the moment it opens the brand new Qiddiya gaming and Esports district has been revealed and looks to catapult gamers across the world into the future with a vibrant district set to host global events.
Aiming to attract 10 million visits a year this distract is part of a very ambitious development to turn Qiddiya City into a global destination to entertainment, sports and culture.
If building a formula 1 track, Six Flags theme park and water park, football stadium and city isn’t enough the team behind the Qiddiya City project aim to build a world’s first mixed-use gaming and Esports district.
Not only will you be able to take part in games within the district but you’ll be walking through sets plucked from your favourite games as the entire land will be themed and fully immersive.
The ambitious gaming and esports attraction will boast four dedicated esports venues and host a year-round calendar of some of the biggest esports events with a combined peak esports tournament seating capacity of 73,000 across the destination.
Qiddiya Investment Company’s Board of Directors said that one of the new venues will boast the largest indoor LED screen in any esports arena and feature 5,300 seats – making it one of the three largest esports venues in the world.
Abdullah Aldawood, Managing Director of Qiddiya Investment Company, said:
“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.”
The district will host the world’s elite esports clubs who will live within the district on a full-time basis with facilities on site for gamers to call this place home at any time as they live, train and compete.
Leaders from the gaming and esports industry will also be welcomed to Qiddiya City, which will house the regional headquarters of more than 30 leading video game companies.
Covering a staggering 500,000 square metres the space will also include 100,000 square metres of retail, dining and entertainment venues.
It will become the place for gamers from all walks of life to live, work and play, with gaming-themed apartments and hotels.
Up to two-thirds of the Saudi Arabian population are gaming enthusiasts and they aim to be the centre of global gaming and esports by 2030.
This is just the start for Qiddiya City as many more entertainment, sports and culture attractions will be announced in due course.
It’s one of the most exciting projects I have ever seen in my entire life and I cannot wait to keep track of it as each exciting development is announced.
