Qiddiya Entertainment Destination

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Qiddiya at a Glance

Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia’s capital of entertainment, sports, and the arts, a mega-destination spanning approximately 366 square kilometres in the foothills southwest of Riyadh. Announced in 2017 as one of the foundational giga-projects of Vision 2030, Qiddiya is designed to address a long-standing gap in the Kingdom’s domestic entertainment and leisure infrastructure while simultaneously establishing Saudi Arabia as a global destination for recreation and cultural experiences.

The project is developed by the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), a closed joint-stock company established by the Public Investment Fund. QIC functions as master developer, responsible for land planning, infrastructure delivery, anchor attraction development, and the orchestration of private sector investment across the destination’s diverse components.

Saudi Arabia Formula 1: Jeddah Corniche Circuit

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Saudi Arabia Formula 1 is anchored by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and the planned future move to Qiddiya. The race joined the calendar in December 2021 and has become one of the most visible pieces of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 sports and tourism strategy.

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is a 6.174-kilometer street circuit winding along the Red Sea waterfront in Jeddah. It is one of the fastest street circuits in F1 history, with average speeds exceeding 250 kilometers per hour and top speeds approaching 330 kilometers per hour along its long straights. The circuit features 27 corners, making it technically demanding while the high speeds create spectacular racing.

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Qiddiya Entertainment Destination

Qiddiya at a Glance

Saudi Arabia Formula 1: Jeddah Corniche Circuit

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit