A massive new water and theme park is being constructed in the deserts of Saudi Arabia, part of yet another megaproject commissioned by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of his vision to turn the kingdom into a top tourism destination.When it's finished, after years of delays, Acquarabia will become Saudi Arabia's first water park and also among the largest on Earth.
While the costs for the park's construction have not been disclosed, real estate consultancy Knight Frank has estimated the Qiddiya megaproject to cost $9.8 billion. Like other Saudi megaprojects currently under construction, the park is being financed by the country's sovereign wealth fund, known as PIF.Construction of the water park first began in 2019 with plans to open the first phase by 2023.
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