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Arab News
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
City Hub mobile entertainment arrives in Baha
RIYADH: Following the success of the City Hub event in Buraidah, Qassim region, the initiative has now reached Baha as part of a nationwide mobile entertainment tour. The event has already attracted attention in earlier stops, including Jazan, Alkhobar and Hail, according to a Saudi Press Agency report. Organized by the General Entertainment Authority, it runs in Baha until July 25, offering entertainment for all segments of society. The initiative supports Saudi Vision 2030 goals to diversify entertainment and tourism, and improve quality of life, the SPA added. City Hub in Baha offers live shows, electronic games, educational corners, family zones and food stalls. The event runs daily from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., combining local identity with modern elements to enhance the visitor experience. The opening day saw strong attendance from residents and visitors, who enjoyed experiences new to the area. Tickets are available through the WeBook app, which also provides the daily schedule and show details, the SPA reported. City Hub has become a successful model for mobile entertainment across the Kingdom, tailoring each edition to the host city's character. Its arrival in Baha reflects the authority's commitment to diversifying entertainment, promoting local content, and fostering jobs and investment to improve quality of life.
Leaders
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
City Hub Brings Joy & Fun to Al-Baha
City Hub, an entertainment project launched by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) across 7 Saudi cities, has arrived in Al-Baha, bringing a comprehensive entertainment experience for all society segments, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Building on the remarkable success in Jazan, Al-Khobar, Hail and Qaseem, City Hub brings a wide range of entertainment experiences and activities to Al-Baha from July 12-25, 2025. City Hub activities include live shows, interactive spaces, electronic games, educational corners, and family-dedicated zones, in addition to food stalls, and rest areas. The captivating event takes place daily from 5 pm to 1 am, in a locally-inspired setting that reflects the region's identity while adding a modern touch to enhance the visitor's experience. On its first day, City Hub Al-Baha attracted a large number of visitors and residents, who enjoyed brand-new entertainment experiences held for the first time in the region. The City Hub project aligns with efforts to boost the quality of life and achieve the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to diversify entertainment and tourism options in the Kingdom. The unique project has also attained huge success in creating mobile entertainment momentum across Saudi Arabia's various regions, moving from city to city and offering region-tailored experiences. Hosting City Hub in Al-Baha underscores GEA's commitment to diversifying entertainment options across Saudi Arabia's regions, enhancing local content, and creating jobs and investment opportunities that elevate the quality of life. The project kicked off in Jazan on January 23, 2025. It includes various stops at Al-Khobar, Buraidah, Hail, Al-Baha, and Taif. The final stop will be at Tabuk, in August 2025. The City Hub project spans an area exceeding 20,000 square meters in each city. It features six zones offering a diverse range of entertainment activities, as well as local and international restaurants and cafes. Short link : Post Views: 75
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Daily Mail
I stayed in pod hotel where rooms cost £37 a night - but others think I'm crazy
When you think of Hawaii, you think of luxury beach resorts – but the U.S island is now branching out into budget pod hotels. Also known as capsule hotels, these cheap accommodations typically offer rooms with just enough space for a bed, and shared bathrooms. And First Cabin International – which already has 10 hotels in Japan – is now opening a branch in Hawaii in May, and taking reservations. So travellers from all over the world can afford to explore the island. As well as Japan, many countries are home to pod hotels, with the UK's first, St Christopher's at the Village, opening in London Bridge in 2018, with beds costing from £25 per night. But would you stay in one? In Copenhagen, the average price of a three-star hotel is £181 per night, according to Skyscanner. But Chelsea Dickinson, aka @Cheapholidayexpert, stayed at pod hotel CityHub in Denmark's capital for just £37 a night. @cheapholidayexpert £37 a night for COPENHAGEN?! 🇩🇰 Copenhagen isn't particularly known for being budget-friendly, but this futuristic pod hotel was how I managed to do a £100 trip to Copenhagen with This Morning - without having to share a room with anyone! ⬇️ THE DETAILS ⬇️ 🏨 CityHub Copenhagen 📲 @CityHub 📍 Copenhagen, Denmark 💰 I paid £37 a night for my pod! Bizarrely, it was £37 a night for a twin pod for single use and the double pod was a little bit more. HOWEVER, if you were sharing a twin or double was only £50 for double occupancy meaning it would only cost you £25 a night each - BARGAIN! 🎉 You would deffo need to know that person quite well though… 😆 ⬇️ MORE INFO ⬇️ 📍CityHub in Copenhagen is located in Vesterbro which is a really cool area full of cafes, restaurants, exhibits and concerts. 🚴 There's a bike hire shop a few doors down so a great way to get about - or hire a bike on the nearby streets using an app like Donkey. 💰 Like most hotels, prices do fluctuate but I've just seen a twin room for £38.50 on a Sunday night in a couple of weeks - so it wasn't just cheap pricing because I went in January! 🛌 There are CityHubs in Amsterdam and Rotterdam too! 📣 BUT LET ME KNOW… Would you stay in a pod hotel?! ♬ original sound - Cheap Holiday Expert She booked the twin room, which was two single beds pushed together, as opposed to the double room, as the latter cost £50 a night. In a TikTok video, showing her 173.6k followers around the room, Chelsea shows that her pod has its own Bluetooth speaker, as well as 'fancy lights' which you can put on to different settings. She also points out the room's shutters that you can close for privacy, as well as space for hangers, plus two robes and two large towels. Chelsea then takes her camera to the shared bathroom, which has 'loads of stalls, showers and spaces to get ready'. Amazingly, there is also a sauna, Rituals hand soap, 'and even a space to do your ironing'. In the communal areas, Chelsea points out a 'self-serving beer tap' and a kitchen which guests can use to cook their food if they want to keep the cost down. Or, like Chelsea, guests can pay extra for breakfast and will receive some tokens to use at a nearby café. On check out, guests are able to use lockers to keep their stuff in until they're ready to head on. Many of her followers aren't convinced, complaining the pods look 'claustrophobic' – and lack a view 'I absolutely love it! What more could you want?' Chelsea finishes. But many of her followers aren't convinced, complaining the pods look 'claustrophobic' – and lack a view. One says: ''What more do you need?' - a window would be nice.' Another adds: 'My claustrophobia would never let me.'
Leaders
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Al-Khobar's City Hub Welcomes Thousands in Search of Entertainment
The City Hub event in Al-Khobar, hosted by the General Entertainment Authority, continues to draw massive crowds, building on the momentum from its successful debut in the Jazan Region this past February. Covering an expansive 20,000 square meters, City Hub features six dynamic entertainment zones tailored to all ages and interests, making it an ideal destination for both families and solo visitors. Among the most popular zones is the Play and Learn Festival , where children engage in hands-on activities that introduce them to real-world professions like medicine and banking. Gamers gravitate to the Electronic Games Zone , which hosts esports tournaments with popular titles such as EAFC24 and TEKKEN 8 , offering valuable prizes to top competitors. For those seeking a thrill, the Horror Zone delivers a heart-racing experience, while the Adventure Zone and Pet Bird Zone offer a variety of engaging and interactive attractions. Visitors can also explore a bustling market showcasing a mix of local and international products, alongside an array of restaurants and cafes offering something for every palate. City Hub is open daily from 4:00 PM to midnight. Finally, images shared by the Saudi Press Agency show visitors enjoying a lively and secure atmosphere, full of fun and excitement for all. Related Topics : In Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia's eastern province, alone lion prowls the streets King Fahd University Hospital Achieves Milestone with Robotic Spinal, Pelvis Surgery International Video Art Forum Concludes its 6th Edition in Dammam Saudi Arabia Hosts Near, Middle East Regional Conference on Restoring Family Links Network Short link : Post Views: 52
