New women-only theme park launched in Saudi

A new theme park only open to women has been opened in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Khobar city in the Eastern Province.

AlHokair Time AlAzizyah, operated by Saudi leisure chain Al-Hokair Entertainment, features a Sky Zone trampoline park and a Snow Forest – with activities such as skiing, snowball throwing, camping, and large mazes.

While the park is open to girls aged 5 and above, children between 2–10 years old are allowed in the Snow Forest, a statement said.

The new all-female-destination claims to be the first of its kind and is completely managed by a team of women.

Mishal Al Hokair, executive vice president and general manager of the Entertainment Sector at Al Hokair Group, said: “AlHokair Time is the largest theme park destination in the region that offers a unique family entertainment experience.”

The theme park is part of the projects under the AbdulMohsen AlHokair Group for Tourism and Development.

The opening of the new destination comes even as Saudi begins to relax rules for women in the kingdom.

In September last year, authorities allowed women inside a sports stadium in Riyadh for a football match for the first time to mark Saudi Arabia’s national day.

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In January, three stadiums in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam were also opened up to accommodate women for events.

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