A unit of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has unveiled the masterplan of a ‘world-first’ adventure tourism destination to be built on an offshore platform in the Arabian Gulf.

Named The Rig., the project will be developed by the Oil Park Development Company (OPDC), under the direction of its CEO, Raed N Bakhrji, who brings more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and a passion for the future of adventure tourism.

The Rig. is inspired by the design of offshore oil platforms, to celebrate the legacy and heritage of Saudi Arabia’s long oil and gas history. The unique hospitality and adventure experience will span a gross floor area of over 300,000 sq m, located 40 km from the coastline, near Al Juraid Island and Berri Oil Field in the Arabian Gulf.

The Rig. will include three hotels totalling 800 rooms, along with 11 restaurants, an extreme sports and adventure park, a world-class marina, and helipads. It will feature water activities, including a diving centre, an amusement park, splash park, an big sports centre, an immersive theatre and a multi-purpose arena.