King Abdullah Economic City

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a great and diverse cultural heritage, and King Abdullah Economic City is one of the cities of great importance.

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King Abdullah Economic City

Establishment of King Abdullah Economic City

How do I book in King Abdullah Economic City?

When does King Abdullah Economic City open and close?

King Abdullah Economic City fees?

King Abdullah Economic City

When you look at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, you will always find that it seeks development, growth and prosperity, and King Abdullah Economic City is the largest economic city in Saudi Arabia as well as the Middle East.

The city was built in 2005, under the patronage of King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, and was established by Emaar, the company that worked on the development and implementation of the city.

King Abdullah Economic City is located 100 km away, along the coast of the Red Sea, and this city is characterized by modern cities as a promising tourist destination.

The aim of its establishment is to attract global business companies, but entertainment is one of its current attractions.

You will notice that throughout the year, the desert weather of King Abdullah Economic City is characterized by a temperature that may reach 28 degrees Celsius, and it is possible for a person to spend an enjoyable time on the beach promenade, as it is highly suitable for bicycles or Yam Beach with its soft sand, as it serves to offer a different group of water sports.

Establishment of King Abdullah Economic City

King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz decided to establish the city within the 10X10 program and the aim was to place the Kingdom among the top ten countries in the world with the most attractive and competitive countries for investment in 2010, and it was planned by the General Investment Authority.

The city is located about an hour's drive away from the holy Islamic cities of Makkah and Madinah. However, it is divided into several main elements, including the industrial zone, the sea port, and others.

The total cost of King Abdullah City came to about 100 billion US dollars, approximately 375 billion Saudi riyals, and this project was built by Emaar the Economic City, which was established by Emaar Properties and its main headquarters is in Dubai.

This company is considered public joint stock, and is the largest real estate company in the world, as well as by the General Investment Authority and is the main financier of the project.

You will find that the first phase of the city was completed in 2010 AD, while the whole city is scheduled to be finally completed by 2030 AD, according to the vision of the Kingdom.

 Currently, the city seeks to help diversify and develop the economy that is dependent on oil in Saudi Arabia, and this is by attracting foreign and local direct investments.

In addition, King Abdullah Economic City is working to contribute to creating up to one million job opportunities that will be abundant for the youth of the country to permanently get rid of unemployment.

What is inside King Abdullah Economic City?

Within King Abdullah City, there are a number of things that make it special, as it includes a sea port on an area of ​​2.5 million square meters.

This port is classified as one of the largest ports in the Middle East, in addition to that, since its inception, it has received about half a million containers and is still increasing.

The city also includes an industrial complex, which was built in the first phase on an area of ​​6.24 million square meters.

The city also includes the financial island, which includes branches of international financial institutions in addition to banks and finance companies.

In addition, the island includes two high-rise towers, which are at a height of up to 100 floors, and this along with other large buildings that provide enormous spaces for offices and business management.

On the other hand, King Abdullah Economic City includes 6 residential neighborhoods, which provide permanent residence for half a million people, in addition to the sea corniche and the marina, which includes a yacht club, in addition to a number of areas for recreational and tourist facilities such as restaurants and cafes, as well as centers Shopping and entertainment.

You will notice that the city occupies the perfect location to connect the East to the West, as it includes a developed port on the Red Sea coast, which makes it capable of receiving the largest ships in the world.

Individuals can reach the city within one hour, whether from Jeddah or Madinah, and all this thanks to the new network of roads and railways that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is constantly developing.

Where is King Abdullah Economic City located?

King Abdullah Economic City is located in the Holy City of Makkah. You will find it on the coast of the Red Sea in the Bay La Sun area, which is linked by the Al-Haramain Train, which is located in Makkah and Madinah.

What is the scheme of King Abdullah Economic City?

The city has its own plan as it continues to develop, progress and grow, as it has 6 main facilities, namely:

● Industrial Zone

● sea port

● The central business district, which contains a financial island, a headquarters for business and finance.

● Residential area

● King Abdullah Economic City Resorts Area (an important tourist destination such as Bay La Sun Resort and Views)

● Education City

What is King Abdullah Entertainment City?

Thee is the so-called King Abdullah Entertainment City, as it is considered one of the important destinations for citizens and residents, in addition to visitors to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It includes a number of distinguished facilities that provide several tourist and recreational activities, for example:

● Juman Park

● Marina Baylassan

● Juman Carting

● Bay La Sun Exhibition and Convention Center

● Baylesan Club

● Royal Greens Golf Course

● Juman Carting

● iBaik

● Baylesan Club

There are also many charming restaurants and cafés in the city, for example:

● seasoning restaurant.

● Fire Grill and Starbucks Restaurant.

● Baskin Robbins Restaurant.

● Modo Restaurant.

● Jasper and Gambini Restaurant.

● Peretz Café.

● Panino's Restaurant.

● Manakeesh Restaurant.

● Sama Bites.

● and many more.

What is the way to enter King Abdullah Economic City?

There are many people who are wondering how it is possible to enter King Abdullah City, and to book there, you must follow a number of steps, namely:

- You must register to visit the city, and that is on the King Abdullah Economic City website.

- After that, you must add the required data, which is “name, ID number, mobile number, e-mail, city, vehicle information and visit details.”

The visitor must specify the times for visiting King Abdullah City, in a manner that suits him personally, or he can register to attend parties, celebrations and events.

When does King Abdullah Economic City open and close?

And the city opens its doors on all days of the week, and this is between 5 am to 11 pm, but most of the city’s restaurants at 11 pm, do not allow anyone to enter.

King Abdullah Economic City entry fees

Many citizens want to know what the entrance fees to King Abdullah Economic City are. It starts from 40 Saudi riyals, and that amount is on normal weekdays.

While this amount increases during weekends as well as official holidays, and the fee at that time is 60 Saudi riyals.

In addition, hotel guests within the city are granted a free pass to enter the city during the days of the year.

It is possible for citizens or visitors to book a visit to King Abdullah City to spend an enjoyable time through the following phone number:

800118010.

 

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