Leisure and Entertainment Project Management Services

Echo Consultant provides specialist leisure and entertainment project management services for complex developments across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East. We support developers, operators, government entities and investors delivering world-class attractions, theme parks, family entertainment centres and immersive destinations.

Our services are designed specifically for the entertainment sector, where creative design, specialist technology, safety compliance and operational performance must be delivered within strict commercial and programme constraints.

End-to-End Project Management for Entertainment Developments

We provide full lifecycle support from early concept through to opening and live operation. Acting as our client’s representative, we coordinate all stakeholders while maintaining control of cost, quality, risk and programme.

Development Strategy & Feasibility

  • Project feasibility studies
  • Business case and development strategy
  • Site and concept evaluation
  • Programme and delivery strategy definition

Project Planning & Programme Management

  • Master programme development
  • Milestone and critical path management
  • Fast-track delivery planning
  • Stakeholder coordination

Cost & Commercial Management

  • CAPEX budget development
  • Cost planning and benchmarking
  • Value engineering
  • Change control and cost reporting
  • Commercial risk management

Procurement & Contract Administration

  • Ride system and attraction supplier procurement
  • Theming and specialist contractor sourcing
  • Technology and AV vendor coordination
  • Contract negotiation and administration
  • Supplier performance management

Design & Technical Coordination

  • Architect and engineer coordination
  • Show design and theming integration
  • Ride and system technical interface management
  • Design reviews and compliance checks

Construction Delivery & Quality Assurance

  • Construction phase coordination
  • Programme and progress monitoring
  • Quality inspections
  • Risk and issue management

Compliance, Safety & Certification

  • International ride safety standards compliance
  • Local authority approvals
  • Operational safety planning
  • Testing and commissioning management

Operational Readiness & Opening Support

  • Operational planning and integration
  • Staff training coordination
  • Soft opening support
  • Handover to operations teams

Entertainment Project Expertise in Saudi Arabia & the GCC

We have extensive experience delivering leisure and entertainment developments across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the wider GCC, including projects delivered under accelerated government-backed development programmes and major destination initiatives.

Our regional knowledge allows us to manage:

  • Authority approval processes
  • International supplier logistics
  • Fast-track construction schedules
  • Multi-cultural stakeholder teams
  • Local operational and regulatory requirements

Types of Projects We Deliver

  • Theme parks and destination attractions
  • Family entertainment centres (FECs)
  • Indoor branded entertainment venues
  • Immersive and interactive experiences
  • Edutainment and cultural attractions
  • Mixed-use leisure developments

Why Choose Echo Consultant

  • Specialist entertainment sector focus
  • Strong Middle East project delivery experience
  • Independent client-side representation
  • Commercially driven approach
  • Proven delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder projects
  • Deep understanding of operations and guest experience

Discuss Your Entertainment Project

If you are planning a new leisure or entertainment development, expanding an existing venue or facing delivery challenges on a live project, our team can support you.

Contact Echo Consultant to discuss your project requirements