Accommodation and Housing in the 2034 World Cup

For accommodation and housing, fans attending the 2034 World Cup will enjoy a wide range of accommodation and housing options, with more than 230,000 hotel units available at different price points. These options range from budget-friendly stays to luxurious accommodations, allowing visitors to savor local delicacies, traditional Saudi coffee, and dates. During their stay, fans will also have the opportunity to explore the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's most iconic landmarks and events, from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to concerts, all while experiencing the distinctive Saudi hospitality.

Riyadh boasts a diverse selection of high-end hotels, fine dining establishments, and rich cultural destinations, strengthening its position as one of the most prominent cultural and artistic attractions for visitors. By 2034, Riyadh is expected to exceed 127,000 hotel units, including fifty-one thousand five-star units, ensuring a wide variety of options suitable for all tastes and budgets. The expansive festival grounds in Qiddiya, with a capacity of eighty thousand visitors, will be a key destination for fans. Once completed, Qiddiya will host thirteen concerts, entertainment events, and festivals each year. Another fan celebration venue will be King Salman Park, spanning sixteen km2 as the world’s largest urban park, capable of hosting forty thousand visitors. Riyadh will also offer a variety of unique tourist attractions and events during the 2034 World Cup, including Riyadh Season, Diriyah Season, JAX District and the modern creative hub for art and music enthusiasts, the Sports Boulevard project, King Abdullah Financial District, the New Murabba Project, Qiddiya, and King Salman Park.

Jeddah will provide more than forty thousand hotel units by 2034, including over fifteen thousand five-star accommodations. The proposed hotels for FIFA VIPs will be conveniently situated in the Jeddah Corniche area, a coastal promenade extending eighteen km along the Red Sea, overlooking landmarks such as King Fahd Fountain. Proposed accommodations for FIFA delegations will be in prime locations along the Corniche waterfront, featuring contemporary interiors inspired by the sea and sandy beaches. Fans attending the World Cup will enjoy designated celebration areas after matches, such as Khuzam Park, near Historic Jeddah, with a capacity of fifteen thousand fans. This unique venue blends modern comforts with the city's rich heritage. Another notable fan destination will be Jeddah's waterfront, one of the city's most vibrant locations and a previous host of the STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Formula 1. The waterfront includes a park along the coastline with a capacity of around fifteen thousand fans.

Jeddah is also home to many prominent tourist attractions, landmarks, and events, such as Historic Jeddah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jeddah Season, a festival of arts, culture, and entertainment, the Jeddah Central Project, a large-scale residential project featuring a district dedicated to creativity and the arts, and City Walk, offering interactive experiences, physical games, skill challenges, as well as restaurants, cafes, and shopping outlets.

It is expected that the number of available hotel units in al-Khobar will exceed 17,500 units before 2034, in line with the requirements specified by FIFA, thereby ensuring the provision of comfortable and suitable hotel accommodation options for everyone. The proposed hotel for VIPs and FIFA delegations is located in al-Olaya district, near prominent cultural destinations and shopping centers in al-Khobar, and is directly connected to al-Rashid Mall. A number of tourist destinations, landmarks, and events are available in and near the city of al-Khobar, including the waterfront, which features gardens and recreational projects, in addition to The RIG project, the world’s largest entertainment and tourism destination on an offshore platform. The project to develop Darin and Tarout Island, which dates back more than five thousand years, is currently underway to transform them into major tourist destinations. Additionally, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) was chosen by TIME magazine as one of the world’s 100 best tourist destinations. Two celebration sites will be available in al-Khobar: King Abdullah Park, which features natural spaces on the waterfront adjacent to the Heritage Village in Dammam, with views of al-Marjan Island and a capacity of twenty-six thousand fans; and King Fahd Park, which can accommodate twenty-three thousand fans and includes lakes and green spaces. The park has previously hosted many concerts and public events during holidays.

It is expected that the number of available hotel units in Abha will exceed 19,600 units before 2034, in line with the requirements specified by FIFA, thereby ensuring the provision of comfortable and suitable hotel accommodation options for everyone. Staying in the city allows visitors to explore the diverse cultural scene, which includes theatrical and musical performances as well as various art exhibitions. The proposed hotel for VIPs and FIFA delegations is one of the new projects west of the city, located in a mountainous area with stunning views, about twenty minutes away from the airport.

The Saudi bid to host the 2034 World Cup has allocated two sites for fan celebrations in Abha: Al-Bahhar Square, one of the prominent cultural and historical sites with a unique modern design. This square is located in the heart of Abha and accommodates about twenty thousand fans. Additionally, al-Dabab (fog) Park in the southern part of Abha is a public park known for its breathtaking natural scenery and views of Aseer Mountains, with a capacity of twenty-five thousand fans.

Abha also features a variety of tourist destinations, landmarks, and activities, including the Abha Valley Project, which spans an area of 2.5 million m2 and hosts hotels and commercial zones, in addition to Soudah Peaks Project, a mountainous destination atop the Kingdom's highest peak at three thousand m above sea level. Furthermore, the Seven Destination is currently being developed in Abha as a large entertainment complex located near Abha International Airport, offering year-round family-friendly entertainment experiences.

By 2034, Neom is expected to have over twenty-four thousand hotel units, providing a wide range of accommodation options to suit various needs and requirements. Neom will host two proposed hotels for VIPs and FIFA delegations, out of a total of seven luxury hotels planned to be built within The Line. Both hotels will offer easy access to world-class cultural and shopping experiences.

Neom includes many tourist destinations, landmarks, and events, the most notable of which are: The Line: an innovative linear city that stretches across a variety of terrains and climates, including sand dunes, mountains, and plateaus. The Line stands five hundred m above sea level, and is scheduled to operate entirely on renewable energy sources with a focus on improving urban lifestyles and promoting sustainability. The first phase of "The Line" is set to host all FIFA 2034 World Cup activities. After the tournament, city residents and the global football community will benefit from four training facilities, which will be used during the tournament along with training facilities at the host stadiums.

For the 2034 World Cup, two locations have been designated for post-match celebrations: the Marina, which serves as the distinctive maritime gateway to The Line, located near key landmarks like 'Chandler' and 'Cruise Terminal'. This area will provide space to accommodate forty thousand fans. Additionally, 'The Marina Steps' amphitheater is expected to host forty thousand fans, near transport routes to Neom International Airport and accommodation sites, and it offers guests spectacular views of 'Chandler'.