The French government is negotiating with Saudi investors to transform the abandoned Mirapolis theme park site near Paris into a Dragon Ball-themed attraction.
Key facts
- •Mirapolis, which closed in 1991, is located in Courdimanche, approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Paris.
- •The project is being led by Qiddiya Investment Company, a subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund.
- •The proposed park would be based on the Dragon Ball manga series, which has high popularity in France.
- •The Saudi Public Investment Fund has recently established an office in Paris.
- •The investment for the project could potentially exceed one billion euros.
The office of French President Emmanuel Macron is in confidential talks with Saudi investors to redevelop the former Mirapolis theme park site, located 30 kilometers northwest of Paris. The project aims to transform the long-abandoned property into a theme park dedicated to the popular manga series Dragon Ball. Negotiations are centered on the Qiddiya Investment Company, a subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund.
Project Background and Scope
Mirapolis opened in 1987 with funding from Saudi billionaire Ghaith Pharaon but closed in 1991 due to financial difficulties and low attendance. The proposed redevelopment is part of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s 'Vision 2030' plan, which seeks to diversify the kingdom's economy through investments in tourism and entertainment. Qiddiya Investment Company is currently developing a large entertainment complex near Riyadh that also includes a Dragon Ball-themed park.
Negotiation Status
While the exact investment amount remains undisclosed, sources suggest the deal could exceed one billion euros. Qiddiya CEO Abdullah Aldawod has met with President Macron at the last two 'Choose France' summits, where a memorandum of understanding was signed to explore a major tourism and entertainment project in France. Neither the Élysée Palace nor Qiddiya Investment Company have provided specific details regarding the current status of the negotiations.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by N1 Info.
