Dubai Parks and Resorts, the Middle East’s largest theme park destination, will celebrate Saudi Arabia’s 87th National Day with a host of cultural activities that will be held at Riverland Dubai on Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitors will enjoy a wide range of activities including a fireworks show that will light up the sky at Dubai Parks and Resorts, various kids’ activities together with a Smurfs meet and greet where the characters will welcome and interact with their little fans.
GCC nationals and residents will also be able to take advantage of the winter season rates of 165 dirhams ($45) for a day ticket to Motiongate Dubai, Legoland Dubai and Legoland Water Park and 95 dirhams for a day ticket to Bollywood Parks Dubai. Moreover, guests can benefit from free visitors’ parking after 6:30 p.m.
Ahmed Al-Rayyes, general manager of retail and hospitality at DXB Entertainments, said: “On the 87th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dubai Parks and Resorts is pleased to extend its sincere congratulations to the Saudi people, and join them in celebrating this monumental occasion. We look forward to welcoming our dear guests and wish them and their families an enjoyable experience at Riverland Dubai.”
Riverland Dubai is located at the center of Dubai Parks and Resorts. This uniquely themed dining, retail and entertainment destination is free for all to enjoy.
Riverland Dubai has four themed zones that offer a fascinating glimpse into some of the greatest eras of our past — from 1950s America at The Boardwalk to medieval France at The French Village, to India Gate and the 19th century themed Peninsula.
It has more than 50 shops and restaurants and a range of entertainment from street performances to festivals and concerts.
Dubai Parks and Resorts to celebrate Saudi National Day
Dubai Parks and Resorts to celebrate Saudi National Day
Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment projects worth SR8bn launched in Makkah
Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company has announced the launch of several real estate projects belonging to the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment system in Makkah, with a total investment exceeding SR8 billion ($2.1 billion). These projects include commercial, residential, and hospitality developments, as well as strategic land plots, as part of the company’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s real estate sector and enhancing the quality of life in the holy city.
The announcement was made during a field tour by a delegation of high-level officials including Saleh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites; Ihsan Bafakih, chairman of the board of directors of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Haitham Al-Fayez, chairman of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Moath Al-Mukhudub, managing director and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company; and Anas Mansour Abadi, CEO of real estate at Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company and representative of the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment, alongside members of the board of directors of both the holding and real estate companies and the executive team.
The tour included the launch of the Tilal Towers project, with an investment value of SR2 billion, featuring more than 2,500 hotel rooms, strengthening the hospitality sector in Makkah.
The delegation also visited the Tilal Village project, valued at SR2.8 billion. It is one of the prominent qualitative projects within the hospitality ecosystem in Makkah.
Furthermore, the visit covered the residential buildings within Tilal Village, comprising 828 units, with an investment of SR800 million. The delegation inspected the specialized hospital, medical complex housing, and the office and commercial plazas.
During the tour, a contract was signed for the Al-Rajhi Center project, valued at SR250 million, as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.
The inspection also included the Al-Ukayshiyyah land, spanning 4 million square meters, and the Al-Ghazzawi project land, valued at SR250 million.
The tour concluded with prayers at the Aisha Al-Rajhi Mosque, the second-largest mosque in Makkah after the Grand Mosque, with a capacity for 50,000 worshippers.
This visit underscores the importance of these investments, which represent a clear direction toward enhancing the management of the endowment’s assets through diversification, redevelopment, and strategic expansion, in line with the development goals of the Makkah city and Saudi Vision 2030.
Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate, a subsidiary of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company, continues to provide innovative solutions to elevate the real estate sector to international standards.
