- France and Saudi Arabia have agreed to build a 6 billion euros ($7 billion) manga-themed amusement park near Paris, as announced by the Elysee Palace during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit.
- The project, inspired by the world of the hit Japanese manga and anime franchise Dragon Ball Z, will be built near Cergy-Pontoise and is expected to create around 22,000 jobs.
- The project will be financed by Qiddiya, a Saudi entertainment and investment group, as part of the kingdom's efforts to diversify its economy beyond oil.
- The idea for the theme park originated when French President Emmanuel Macron and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discovered a shared enthusiasm for Dragon Ball Z during Macron's visit to Saudi Arabia in 2025.
- Bin Salman made a rare official trip abroad and appeared alongside Macron at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup in Paris on Sunday.
France and Saudi Arabia have embarked on a monumental project to build a €6 billion ($7 billion) theme park inspired by the iconic 'Dragon Ball Z' franchise.24
The park, located near Cergy-Pontoise, is projected to create 22,000 jobs and is part of Saudi Arabia's broader strategy to diversify its economy beyond oil.
The agreement was announced during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Paris, where he and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed their mutual enthusiasm for the franchise, which sparked the idea for the park.5
“The idea was born after French President Emmanuel Macron and the Saudi crown prince discovered a shared enthusiasm for 'Dragon Ball Z' during Macron's visit to Saudi Arabia in 2025,” said Macron's advisers.
The project will be financed by Saudi entertainment and investment group Qiddiya, which aims to expand the kingdom's global footprint in the leisure industry.3
Although no opening date has been set, the park is expected to be one of Europe’s largest theme park developments, featuring three different theme parks.
French officials view this project as a testament to France's appeal for foreign investment, despite key details still needing to be finalized.
“France remains a magnet for foreign investment,” officials stated, highlighting the significance of this collaboration.
“The park, financed by Saudi group Qiddiya, will be built near Cergy-Pontoise and is part of the kingdom's push to diversify its economy beyond oil. No opening date has been set, and construction is expected to take several years.”
