Saudi Arabia to Invest €6 Billion in Three New Theme Parks Near Paris Including Dragon Ball Z Attraction

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a landmark project involving Saudi Arabian investment to build three new theme parks near Paris, marking the largest development since Disneyland Paris. On August 24, a protocol agreement was signed during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, formalizing the €6 billion investment. The initiative is expected to directly create around 22,000 jobs, reflecting a significant economic boost for the region.

A highlight of the project is the construction of a Dragon Ball Z-themed park near Cergy-Pontoise, northwest of Paris. This theme park will be financed by Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya entertainment and investment group as part of the kingdom’s strategic effort to diversify its economy beyond oil and expand its leisure sector globally. The idea originated from a mutual passion for Dragon Ball Z discovered between Macron and bin Salman during a 2025 visit to Saudi Arabia.

The Dragon Ball Z park will be built on the former site of Mirapolis, a French-themed park that operated briefly from 1987 to 1991 before closing due to low attendance. While no opening date has yet been announced, the project is expected to become one of Europe's largest theme parks, bringing new cultural and economic vitality to the Île-de-France region.

President Macron described the agreement as "unprecedented since Disneyland Paris," emphasizing the scale and impact of this investment on the French economy. The €6 billion funding underscores a deepening economic cooperation between France and Saudi Arabia, which aims to foster long-term job creation and tourism development.

Currently, the project is in its initial phase following the official signing, and further details on construction timelines and specific park designs are to be disclosed in the coming months.