The Royal Commission said in a statement that the aim of the seafront development was to attract more tourists to the city. It added that new developments along the 11-km seafront included green areas, beaches, amusement parks, hotels, restaurants, car parks, pavements for pedestrians and a long Corniche.
Construction work will include the installation of water tanks, a sewage system, electricity network and asphalting and lighting of roads in 13 areas earmarked for development.
“The seafront of the industrial city of Yanbu is the main tourist attraction for its residents and visitors. The projects will contribute to the creation of a strong base for tourism in the region and will diversify the economic base of the city,” a spokesman for the Royal Commission said.
