The mega Jeddah Central destination has just been revealed
Jeddah Central is coming. The newly announced development will be home to many attractions, with three main landmarks being built to satisfy the art, sports and sea-lovers out there: an opera house, a stadium and an oceanarium.
The Jeddah Central Development Company has just revealed a new destination set to open by 2027 for both local and international visitors.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new destination and attractions.
Jeddah Central details
Saudi’s Jeddah Central Development Company has awarded four different contractors projects worth SAR12 billion to develop three major landmarks in the new Red Sea city destination: an opera house, a stadium and an oceanarium.
The project will also focus on the complex’s general infrastructure.
Set to open by 2027 for local and international visitors, the complex will involve key attractions such as the Marina District, Waterfront District, Sports Park district, Wellness District and many more.
The plan will also include the development of contemporary residential areas with over 25,000 housing units and multiple hotels with more than 6,500 rooms.
Jeddah Central location
The new Jeddah destination will be situated in the Al Andalus area, right by the coast of the Red Sea and will cover an area of 5.7 million square metres.
Jeddah Central attractions
The three major global landmarks set to be built for this new tourist attraction are the opera house, stadium and oceanarium, with other future landmarks in the works including a museum and a coral farm.
Other than the major landmarks, the project will be home to beach resorts, a marina as well as local and international restaurants, accommodations and shops.
The opera house will sport three major halls, hosting global shows to set Jeddah as a cultural hub. As for the stadium, it’ll be designed to accommodate 45,000 fans and will host major FIFA matches when open. Finally, the oceanarium will showcase the diverse creatures of the Red Sea.
Other Jeddah attraction coming soon
Th Red Sea city is set to house many amazing future attractions. Of course other than the luxurious new hotels opening soon, which you can use for a fabulous staycation, the Islamic Arts Biennale plans to launch in 2025, showcasing the history and heritage of Islam in the Western Hajj Terminal of the King Abdulaziz International Airport.
