Entertainment cities: From entertainment facilities to strategic economic infrastructure

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Entertainment cities


Entertainment cities are no longer limited to being purely leisure destinations; they have evolved into integrated economic ecosystems that bring together tourism, hospitality, culture, and urban development within a single platform capable of generating sustainable economic value.

This report reviews the global development of entertainment cities and analyzes their economic, cultural, and strategic impact, drawing on leading international experiences such as Disney and Universal, in addition to major tourism city models. The report also links these experiences to the Saudi context by examining the role of entertainment cities in achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, supporting tourism growth, creating job opportunities, and strengthening the Kingdom’s soft power.

Through a case study of Qiddiya City, the report illustrates how entertainment cities can function as long-term national infrastructure rather than isolated entertainment projects, capable of attracting tourism demand, extending visitor length of stay, and stimulating broader economic and urban development.

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