State-owned Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) received bids for the 105,000 sq. m+ contract for the Qiddiya City staff accommodation project. Its scope entails the construction of staff units within the rapidly growing city. The tender was issued in October last year. QIC is accelerating plans to develop additional assets at Qiddiya City. For instance, QIC has started the main construction works on its performing arts center at Qiddiya Entertainment City.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Abdullah Aldawood, managing director of QIC. Moreover, the project site is located near the Tuwaiq Mountains in Qiddiya. The city’s performing arts center is one of several major projects within the greater Qiddiya development. Another significant staff accommodation is the $8 billion NEOM housing accommodation PPP.

Scope on Projects in Qiddiya City

Other than the Qiddiya City staff accommodation project and the performing arts center, much grander projects are taking shape. These include an e-sports games arena and the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman stadium. Moreover, it includes a motor sport track, the Dragon Ball and a Six Flags theme park and Aquarabia. The theme park covers an area of 320,000 sq m and features 28 rides and attractions.

Conversely, 10 of them are thrill rides and 18 designed for families and young children. The Qiddiya project is a key part of Riyadh’s strategy to boost leisure tourism in the kingdom. According to UK analytics firm GlobalData, leisure tourism in Saudi Arabia has experienced significant growth in recent years.

The kingdom’s tourism sector posted record-breaking numbers last year. Over 130 million domestic and international visitors entered the kingdom, representing a 6% increase in visitor numbers compared to 2024.

Qiddiya City Staff Accommodation Project- Project Factsheet.

Project Overview

• Project Identification: Qiddiya City Staff Accommodation Project.
• Project owner: Qiddiya Investment Company.
• Type: residential accommodation development of staff.

Location

• City: Qiddiya City
• Location: Almost at the Tuwaiq Mountains.
• Country: Saudi Arabia

Scope

• Building of workforce residential units to accommodate the needs of staff in Qiddiya City.
• The total development area is more than 105,000 square meters.
• It was planned to suit the staff in Qiddiya.

Tender & Procurement

• Tender Issued: October (last year)
• Status of tender: Bids that Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) received.
• Purpose: Urgent workforce housing infrastructure development.

Related Developments in Qiddiya.

Among other significant developments within the broader Qiddiya master development, there are:

• Performing Arts Center
• Prince Mohammed bin Salman stadium.
• E-sports Games Arena
• Motorsports Track
• Six Flags Qiddiya
• Aquarabia Water Theme Park
• Dragon ball Entertainment Park.
• Theme Park Element (Six Flags Qiddiya)
• Total Area: 320,000 sq. m

Attractions:

• 28 rides and attractions
• 10 thrill rides
• 18 family attractions and children attractions.

Strategic Importance

• Serves the working population of the huge Qiddiya entertainment city.
• Is a component of national development initiatives of Saudi Arabia
• Positioning Qiddiya as a worldwide leisure and entertainment hub.

Tourism Market Context

According to GlobalData:

• In the last year, Saudi Arabia received 130 and more domestic and foreign visitors.
• Represents 6 percent growth versus 2024.
• The development of tourist leisure infrastructure is booming all over the kingdom Current Status

Bidding stage completed

• Selection of contractors in progress.
• Project is a section of continuous expansion activity as part of the overall Qiddiya City project.