Why Riyadh Won World Expo 2030
Riyadh’s bid to host the World Expo showcased its cultural richness, economic prowess and forward-thinking development projects aligned with Saudi’s Vision 2030. The city’s commitment to sustainable growth coupled with its regional significance and proven ability to host large events, also made Riyadh an irresistible choice for World Expo 2030.
What You Will See at World Expo 2030
With an inspiring main theme — The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow — Riyadh Expo 2030 invites the world to see how Saudi imagines a different future as well as the actions being taken today to shape a prosperous and sustainable tomorrow. When Paris held the World Expo in 1889, it debuted the Eiffel Tower. For its bid, Saudi unveiled an extensive campaign focusing on the futuristic megaprojects being built across the country for completion by 2030, which include a giant cube-shaped structure, Mukaab, an immersive, experiential destination that promotional videos call “a gateway to another world.” Riyadh has also unveiled plans for the New Murabba, the largest modern downtown, designed to help make Riyadh one of the top 10 most livable cities in the world by 2030.
King Salman Park
Launched in 2019 and billed as the largest urban park in the world, this green space in Riyadh will offer sports and cultural events as well as recreational opportunities and an Islamic style garden and a maze. It has been designed with sustainability at its core in accordance with Vision 2030’s green initiatives.
Diriyah Gate
Ten minutes from downtown Riyadh, visitors can visit Diriyah Gate and explore the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The area will feature more than 20 cultural attractions and world-class entertainment, shopping and dining options, as well as luxury residences constructed in traditional Najdi style.
Riyadh Sports Boulevard
The Sports Boulevard in Riyadh will be a 135-kilometer-long linear park spanning the city from west to east and linking more than 50 sports sites. Visitors will have access to hundreds of kilometers of cycling, walking, running and horseback riding paths, plus 4.4 million square meters of green space.
King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
KAFD was launched with the goal of creating a modern, sustainable financial center within the capital city. It is named after King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, who ruled Saudi Arabia from 2005 to 2015. It is composed of residences, office and commercial buildings, restaurants, green spaces, sports facilities and more.
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