Video: Saudi Arabia to Turn Decommissioned Aircraft Into Cafes
Saudi Arabia plans to turn decommissioned planes into culinary and theatrical venues as part of a bustling entertainment industry.
Head of Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Alalsheikh disclosed that the state agency in collaboration with the national carrier Saudi airlines will soon use the Boeing planes as restaurants, cafes and musical theatres in a new zone named Boulevard Runway as part of the Riyadh calendar.
“An agreement was reached with the Saudi Airlines to make use of five planes, which have gone out of service,” he said in media remarks.
“بوليفارد Runway”، منطقة جديدة قريبًا ضمن مناطق #تقويم_الرياض داخل طائرات بوينج بالتعاون مع @Saudi_Airlines 🇸🇦 ✈️
— موسم الرياض | Riyadh Season (@RiyadhSeason) January 14, 2024
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“We are seeking to develop the idea. It’ll be a unique experience,” Alalsheikh said.
The entertainment industry has thrived in Saudi Arabia in recent years as part of efforts to diversify oil-reliant economy.
A flagship annual event is the Riyadh Season, which made its debut in 2019 with the aim of turning the city into a global entertainment and tourist destination.
