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Saudi investment in French theme park project

Overview

The former Mirapolis amusement park site in Val-d’Oise, near Paris, is the subject of a proposed redevelopment project involving Saudi Arabian investors. The Qiddiya Investment Company, a subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), is reportedly in discussions with French authorities to transform the abandoned site into a Dragon Ball-themed leisure complex.

Estimates suggest the investment could exceed one billion euros. While the Élysée has not officially confirmed the details, reports indicate that confidential discussions between France and Saudi Arabia have been ongoing for several months. The project is viewed as part of Saudi Arabia’s strategy to diversify its economy into tourism and entertainment, while regional officials note the potential benefits for the Val-d'Oise area. The Mirapolis site has remained abandoned since its closure in 1991.

Entities

Public Investment Fund · Qiddiya Investment Company · Mirapolis · Cergy-Pontoise · Dragon Ball

Timeline

about 3 hours ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Saudi investment fund eyes Dragon Ball theme park for former Mirapolis site
A potential billion-euro Dragon Ball themed park is being discussed between the French government and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund for the former Mirapolis site in Val-d'Oise.
9 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Saudi-backed Dragon Ball Theme Park Planned Near Paris
Saudi investors via Qiddiya Investment are negotiating with France to turn the former Mirapolis site near Paris into a Dragon Ball theme park, possibly costing up to $1 billion.

Sources

estrepublicain.fr · huffingtonpost.fr · information.tv5monde.com · republicain-lorrain.fr · rtl.be · sudradio.fr