SEVEN starts building new SAR 1.1 bln entertainment destination in Yanbu

Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched construction work at its new entertainment destination in Yanbu, with investments of over SAR 1.1 billion, according to a statement.

Located along the seafront promenade on Al Nawras Island, the project spans a land area of over 36,000 square meters (sqm), with a built-up area of over 62,000 square meters.

It will be home to a family entertainment center with attractions such as a “Clip ‘n Climb” facility, providing 30 climbing challenges. This is in addition to a junior family entertainment center, a 10-screen cinema, a bowling zone, an indoor golf course, as well as an array of local and international retail and dining spots.

SEVEN also indicated investing more than SAR 50 billion to build 21 entertainment destinations, along with some sector-related international partnerships.

The company recently announced the beginning of construction at its entertainment destinations in Riyadh and Tabuk. The upcoming projects are located in 14 cities across the Kingdom: Riyadh, Kharj, Makkah, Jeddah, Taif, Dammam, Al Khobar, Al Ahsa, Madinah, Yanbu, Abha, Jazan, Buraidah, and Tabuk.