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Have a need for speed? Saudi’s Qiddiya City gears up for new motorsport hotel and horse racing venue
TL;DR
Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya City is planning a motorsport hotel and horse racing venue, featuring a five-star Sports Car Hotel and a four-star F1 Overlook Hotel. The multi-property complex is expected to open by 2034.
Key points
- Qiddiya City is developing a motorsport hotel and horse racing venue
- The complex will feature a five-star Sports Car Hotel and a four-star F1 Overlook Hotel
- It will include 89 rooms in the Sports Car Hotel and 168 rooms in the F1 Overlook Hotel
- The hotel complex is expected to open by 2034
- It will be located in Qiddiya's Core Resort District
Qiddiya CitySaudi Arabia
Have a need for speed? Saudi’s Qiddiya City gears up for new motorsport hotel and horse racing venue
Plans are in the pipeline for a short- and long-term stay complex in Saudi Arabia overlooking a motor racing track where Formula 1 tyres will soon burn rubber.
Beyond just a single hotel, the plans spearheaded by the Kingdom’s Qiddiya City project will include a five-star Sports Car Hotel with 89 keys, a four-star F1 Overlook Hotel with 168 keys, and 65 serviced apartments designed for longer stays.
According to Fact Magazine Saudi Arabia, the multi-property destination will be located in Qiddiya's Core Resort District, within East Village South. It's also reported that the residential complex is tentatively expected to open its doors to the public by 2034.
Earmarked to be 45km from Riyadh’s downtown and 70km from King Khalid International Airport, when completed the Qiddiya City development will be three times the size of Paris and positioned as a one-stop destination for work, leisure, shopping and residences.
Qiddiya City is Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new giga-project, designed to connect residents, tourists and industry professionals with entertainment, sports and cultural offerings in a fully integrated, walkable urban environment.
This includes the anticipated Speed Park motorsport circuit, set to host major international events including Formula 1 during peak seasons, as well as open track days for the public during quieter months.
The residential complex will sit within this development, overlooking the race circuit.
With an eye on smashing a world record, its 70-metre high Blade racetrack, designed by former F1 driver Alex Wurz and circuit designer Hermann Tilke, will be the world's first elevated racetrack corner.
Q&A
What hotels are planned in Qiddiya City for motorsport fans?
The plans include a five-star Sports Car Hotel with 89 rooms and a four-star F1 Overlook Hotel with 168 rooms.
When is the Qiddiya City motorsport hotel complex expected to open?
The residential complex is tentatively expected to open to the public by 2034.
Where will the new motorsport hotel in Saudi Arabia be located?
The hotel complex will be located in Qiddiya's Core Resort District, within East Village South.
What features will the Qiddiya City hotel complex offer for guests?
The complex will include serviced apartments for longer stays, catering to both short- and long-term visitors.
