France and Saudi Arabia announced a €6 billion (≈$7 billion) Dragon Ball Z theme park to be built northwest of Paris, creating roughly 22,000 jobs. Funded by Saudi’s Qiddiya, the project is part of a broader push into gaming and anime investments.

  • €6 billion investment, 22,000 jobs
  • Location: Cergy‑Pontoise, northwest of Paris
  • Funding by Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya

The Élysée Palace confirmed the news on Monday, August 23, during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Paris. The idea sparked during the prince’s 2022 trip, when he and President Emmanuel Macron discovered a shared passion for the iconic anime franchise.

Project Overview

The park will sit near Cergy‑Pontoise, northwest of the capital, with an estimated cost of €6 billion (about $7 billion). It is projected to generate approximately 22,000 direct and indirect jobs. Construction will span several years, and no opening date has been disclosed yet.

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Qiddiya’s Funding Role

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya is providing the financing for the venture. Qiddiya is already building the first Dragon Ball Z park in Qiddiya City, a massive entertainment hub outside Riyadh, covering over 500,000 m² and featuring seven iconic locations, five rides, and a 70‑meter‑tall Shenron statue.

Historical Background

This collaboration marks a new chapter in Franco‑Saudi cultural investment. The first park was unveiled on the official Dragon Ball website in 2024, and Saudi Arabia has since deepened its stake in gaming, notably with the $55 billion acquisition of EA and a 10 % stake in Capcom.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this binational venture not only cements cultural ties but also signals a strategic shift toward diversifying Saudi Arabia’s economy beyond oil, while giving France a boost in tourism and job creation.

"Dragon Ball Z’s global fanbase makes this project an economic and cultural win‑win," says gaming analyst Ali Ahmed.
Did You Know?: Qiddiya City, where the first park is under construction, was named Saudi Arabia’s largest entertainment ecosystem in 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: When will the Paris‑area Dragon Ball Z park open?

A: No official opening date has been announced; construction is expected to take several years.

Q2: Who is financing the project?

A: Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya group is providing the full €6 billion funding.