Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), in agreement with Hasbro, Inc., a global branded entertainment leader, will develop and operate the world’s first Play-Doh-themed entertainment centers. The centers will open at SEVEN entertainment destinations in eight locations in Saudi Arabia over the next 10 years and will inspire imagination in children across the Kingdom.
Guests will be able to enjoy multilevel playscapes, creativity stations and sensory discovery activity areas that fully immerse them in the essence and joy of playing with Play-Doh compound (or toys). The centers will feature a café area for parents where they can enjoy their time while their children enjoy the Play-Doh entertainment and there will also be a dedicated party and events room; ideal for hosting children’s gatherings.
SEVEN will develop and operate the world’s first PLAY-DOH attractions in Saudi Arabia
SEVEN has partnered with Thinkwell Group, a global strategy, experience design, and production agency, to develop the Play-Doh-themed entertainment centers.
Abdullah AlDawood, Chairman, SEVEN, commented: “Our strategic partnership with Hasbro serves to bring the best-in-class entertainment attractions to the people of Saudi Arabia. Our Play-Doh-themed entertainment centers will inspire the creative minds and imaginations of children across the Kingdom. Children will be able to learn while having fun at our Play-Doh centers located at SEVEN entertainment destinations. We are delighted to once again be pioneering the Kingdom’s entertainment landscape with the first ever Play-Doh-themed entertainment centers as we continue to enhance the quality of life for the people of Saudi Arabia.”
PLAY-DOH-themed entertainment centres will open in eight SEVEN entertainment destinations across the Kingdom in the next decade
Matt Proulx, VP, Location Based Entertainment at Hasbro, Inc. said: “We are thrilled to be working alongside SEVEN to bring these truly unique experiences to Play-Doh fans in the Kingdom. Championed by our Blueprint 2.0 strategy, Hasbro is creating the best-branded entertainment experiences. We’re excited for people to visit these immersive attractions in the future that we’re sure will delight new and lifelong fans and families of the brands for many years to come.”
The licensed agreement was signed by Eng. Essam Al Jubair, Chief Operating Officer at SEVEN, and Devrim Anadol, Commercial Director at Hasbro MENA.
The centres will bring fun and educational experiences that tap into children’s creativity and imagination
SEVEN is investing more than SAR 50 billion to build 21 entertainment destinations that will provide unique and innovative world-class entertainment experiences and global partnerships from within the sector. The upcoming projects are located in 14 cities across the Kingdom: Riyadh, Kharj, Makkah, Jeddah, Taif, Dammam, Khobar, Al Ahsa, Madinah, Yanbu, Abha, Jizan, Buraidah, and Tabuk.