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MrBeast Opens 'Beast Land' Theme Park in Riyadh

The pop-up anchors Riyadh Season’s push to court global entertainment under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Overview

  • Beast Land opened on Nov. 13 and operates through Dec. 27 as a featured zone of the Riyadh Season festival.
  • The temporary park recreates MrBeast-style endurance and obstacle competitions with large cash prizes alongside traditional rides.
  • MrBeast said most of his audience is outside North America and he wanted to stage an in‑person experience for fans in the Middle East.
  • Saudi officials are using high-profile attractions and celebrity tie-ups to expand the entertainment sector and diversify the economy.
  • Human rights advocates criticize the strategy as image-burnishing that overlooks the kingdom’s rights record.