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While it is unclear how much The Rig will cost, the PIF is estimated to be worth $430 billion
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The Rig is inspired by offshore oil platforms
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The project involves a 15-hectare theme park
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The Rig aims to provide a major boost to the kingdom’s tourism ambitions
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The project will be developed by the Oil Park Development Company
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An underwater restaurant forms part of the plans
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The Rig is being financed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund
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While it is unclear how much The Rig will cost, the PIF is estimated to be worth $430 billion
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/L553Z24NWNCOTBFWB6TL253A6Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=490bfde18b410f15fa81d61d4377bed81b42e244750f187ad1c522c5af56be3d&width=400&height=225)
The Rig is inspired by offshore oil platforms
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5CT5RUOUNZDCNM7NPMNVIGYFI4.jpg?smart=true&auth=4b87d4ee2a246d28bced7ecaee5da6344a232d062e40df41de523db9a57b244a&width=400&height=225)
The project involves a 15-hectare theme park
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7CRCKLZO75HQJM5DWN342COUAE.jpg?smart=true&auth=26ab8a9011420d61517d99d6c942225be2a85b2853394471e14b31c1d7bfcd5c&width=400&height=225)
The Rig aims to provide a major boost to the kingdom’s tourism ambitions
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KBJZCFCSQFH2LKNEDDAAZZKB2E.jpg?smart=true&auth=24e8d584d14faa5c7dc844388337bba97d484849c90f9ade2588f492f0adc630&width=400&height=225)
The project will be developed by the Oil Park Development Company
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An underwater restaurant forms part of the plans
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4TIX3L6YKRGMLLF4SWNCUVZSDA.jpg?smart=true&auth=6eebf648a93759a9e92d5f18f87254ddbde793a885eb91bf319d5cee8e3801b9&width=400&height=225)
The Rig is being financed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund
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While it is unclear how much The Rig will cost, the PIF is estimated to be worth $430 billion
Saudi Arabia oil rig resort: New images show sprawling sea theme park
From swimming pools to water slides, this is one unusual take on a traditional theme park
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Rory Reynolds
20 October, 2021
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