Saudi Arabia will build an unusual hotel "The Rig"

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Saudi Arabia plans to build a resort in the Persian Gulf in the form of an oil drilling platform called "The Rig". Located 40 km from the east coast, next to Al Jurayd Island and the Berry oil field, this tourist complex impresses with its ambition and originality.

The total area of "The Rig" will be 30 hectares, and on its territory it is planned to build at least three hotels with 800 rooms, including underwater rooms, and 11 restaurants. Tourists are promised a wide range of entertainment, including a water park, theater, cinemas and a diving center. In addition, the platform will feature an amusement park with a high-speed race track resembling the hose of a giant washing machine, as well as numerous extreme attractions. For the convenience of guests, moorings for yachts and helipads are provided.

The project will cost at least 5 billion dollars and will be developed by Oil Park Development, which is financed by the State Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. Although the exact date of the opening of the complex has not yet been announced, the presentation of the project states that by 2032 "The Rig" plans to receive up to 900 thousand tourists annually.