If you enjoy adventurous tourism spots, Saudi Arabia has a new development in the works for you!
The Rig is an ambitious tourism project that aims to create a whole adventure destination on an off-shore platform.
With loads of high-energy activities and direct access to incredible watersports, The Rig will be unlike any other adventure resort or destination you’ve seen.
Keep reading to learn more about this impressive destination!
An Incredible Off-Shore Site
Stretching over 300,000 square meters, The Rig will be developed by Oil Park Development Company (OPDC).
Their speciality in creating off-shore oil rigs promises to offer expertise and inventiveness that no other developer could provide.
It will also pay homage to Saudi Arabia’s heritage as a key player in energy and fossil fuels throughout history.
The Rig promises to be full of comfortable hotel rooms, exciting activities, and high-energy sports!
There are 800 guest rooms planned onboard, spread across three hotels, to accommodate any type of traveler.
Eleven different restaurants on-site will also be able to tackle any craving and satisfy every palette.
At least 150,000 square meters will be devoted to adventurous activities, so come prepared to test your limits.
With a marina of 50 boat berths, visitors can also bring their own boats and yachts to pull up to The Rig.
Just another way to engage with this spectacular getaway spot!
Unlimited Fun Awaits
As you can tell, The Rig will be absolutely brimming with fun, adventurous activities worthy of its one-of-a-kind location!
With over 70 planned attractions and activities, there will literally be something for everyone.
Some of these attractions include an extreme sports and adventure park, where guests can try a surf simulator, going bungee jumping towards the water below, and so much more!
With pools and twisting water slides all around, hanging out by the pool is also an option.
If you want more adventure, check out the go-carts, roller coasters, and theme park attractions.
The location off-shore also makes it an ideal place to explore the waters, whether it be by submersible vessel or scuba diving.
If you can imagine it, you can do it at The Rig!
The Rig: Pushing Saudi Arabian Tourism Forward
This amazing tourism development supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which plans to diversify its economy and bolster tourism through a variety of ambitious projects.
The Rig holds a special symbolic value in this mission, since it takes inspiration from off-shore oil rigs.
As Saudi Arabia works to diversify its economy away from fossil fuels this high-energy, unique tourism destination symbolizes an enormous step forward.
It also promises to be an incredible getaway spot in its own right.
For the latest news on The Rig, check out therig.sa website.