33= Al-Uqair Tourism Development
Project Overview
As part of a wider programme to expand
the country’s tourism industry, the Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities is planning to develop a purpose-built city on the country’s east coast.
The resort will be able to accommodate about 200,000 residents with facilities likely to include hotels, marinas, sports grounds and amusement parks.
The 100 sq km project will primarily be aimed at Saudi nationals and visitors from other GCC states and will be completed in stages. Industry sources indicate the project, still in its design stage, has been put on hold until early 2011.
Project Analysis
News
Al-Uqair seeks developer
The Supreme Commission for Tourism is looking for a master developer for its planned Al-Uqair tourism destination on the Gulf coast. The 100-square-kilometre area is aimed at the domestic and GCC markets. Companies have until 15 September to apply to become qualified bidders. The project will be a public-private partnership and is due to be completed over 20 to 24 years (MEED 4:5:07).
Key Facts
Client: Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities
Sector: Tourism
Stage: Design
Budget: $10bn
Completion date: Q4 2027
Location: Saudi Arabia
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