Al Hokair Land
Amusement park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Al Hokair Land (Arabic: الحكير لاند, romanized: al-Ḥukayr Lānd) was an amusement park in al-Hamra neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2002, it was considered as one of the most popular recreational spots of the city.[1] It was closed in April 2021.
LocationEastern Ring Road, al-Hamra, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates24°45′54.6″N 46°44′14.1″E
StatusDefunct
OpenedJuly 2002
 Interactive map of Al Hokair Land الحكير لاند | |
| Location | Eastern Ring Road, al-Hamra, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°45′54.6″N 46°44′14.1″E |
| Status | Defunct |
| Opened | July 2002 |
| Closed | April 2021 |
| Owner | Al Hokair Group |
History
The amusement park opened in 2002.[2][3] In late April 2021, popular entertainment magazine Screen Mix reported the beginning of the amusement park's demolition through its Twitter handle.
| Screen Mix (@ScreenMix) tweeted: |
بدء أعمال هدم ملاهي الحكير لاند بالرياض، والتي شكلت جزءًا كبيرًا من ذاكرة أهل الرياض على مدى قرابة 20 عامًا.
Translation:
The start of the demolition of Al Hokair Land amusement park in Riyadh, which formed a large part of the memory of the people of Riyadh for nearly 20 years.
April 27, 2021
