The project is being developed by the Public Investment Fund subsidiary Oil Park Development Company
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed Oil Park Development Company (OPDC) has revealed the master plan details for The Rig offshore tourism project.
The Rig will be an oil rig-like structure installed in the Gulf with a total built-up area of more than 300,000 square metres, located 40 kilometres from the coastline, near Al-Juraid Island and the Berri oil field.
The project will provide a range of hospitality offerings, adventures and aquatic sporting experiences. They include three hotels with 800 rooms and 11 restaurants, a 50-berth marina, theme park and other associated amenities including swimming pools, water slides, rollercoasters, ferris wheels, submersibles, karting, bungee jumping, jet-skiing, zip-lining and scuba diving.
The Rig aligns with PIF’s 2021-25 strategy to drive innovation in Saudi Arabia’s tourism and entertainment…