City Walk Jeddah Reopens With New Attractions Until June 14
City Walk, part of Jeddah Season, officially reopened on Wednesday with a range of new attractions.
Running until June 14, this year's event features seven themed zones spanning 281,000 sq. m. — Wonder Wall, Tomorrow Land, Fantasy Land, Cairo Nights, Black Forest, Adventure Land and The Garden.
Each section features games, rides and other family-friendly activities.
Salma Al-Harbi, a visitor from Makkah, told Arab News: 'We've been visiting City Walk for the past three years, but this year truly stands out.
'There are so many new attractions, the experience is more affordable, and the waiting times are much shorter.
'My kids especially loved Luca Land where they got to play with different dog breeds. And for the whole family, the horror zone was definitely the highlight.'
Another, visitor Yazeed Al-Harbi, said: 'There's a great mix of thrills and relaxation. I didn't expect to enjoy the painting area as much as I did. It's really inclusive and well thought-out.'
For those seeking light-hearted fun, Joy Plex offers activities for children with characters such as Shaun the Sheep, Masha and the Bear, and Bluey leading interactive adventures.
The nearby Joy Plex-X expands on this with activities such as the Slime Festival, Stumble Guys, and Jelly Zone.
'City Walk is amazing this year, my kids loved the Slime Fest and meeting their favorite cartoon characters in the air-conditioned space, which was a great relief from the hot weather outside,' said Rana Khalid, who came with her children.
'There's so much to do for everyone in the family.'
Beyond the rides and characters, the 2025 event includes a number of creative and educational activities.
Splash Studio invites guests to paint on the walls, while Navigation Land has air rifle shooting, archery and remote-controlled vehicles.
The Birds & Reptiles Cave gives nature lovers a chance to interact with and learn about exotic species through guided tours.
City Walk also hosts theatrical shows such as A Thousand and One Nights, Pasha, and Broken World.
Beyond the attractions, the event features 77 retail outlets and 65 restaurants and cafes.
Oat Chayanin, from Thailand, who is showcasing handmade cotton owls and other products, said: 'I brought a selection of handmade owls from Thailand, along with some medicinal products.
'It's been wonderful to see how excited people in Saudi Arabia are to learn about Thai culture and show such respect for the products.
'I'm looking forward to engaging with customers and learning more about Saudi culture so I can better understand what to bring for future events.'
Project manager, Mohammed Fahad, said: 'The horror-themed attractions are a major highlight this year.'
'Experiences like Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach plunge visitors into a chilling maze of terrifying challenges, while Music Hell offers ghostly concerts brought to life by a skeleton band.
'Le Grand Hotel takes guests on a suspense-filled journey through a haunted building, testing their nerves at every turn.'
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