VENU+ Brings Next-Generation Guest Experience Technology to Al Shallal Theme Park

‍First Saudi Arabian deployment of VENU+’s GoPod locker technology supports continued Middle East expansion and growing demand for modern attraction infrastructure

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia–-(BUSINESS WIRE)--VENU+, a leading global provider of tech-enabled guest mobility, storage, and entertainment solutions today announced the upcoming deployment of its GoPod® Locker technology platform at Al Shallal Theme Park, one of Saudi Arabia’s most recognized amusement destinations. VENU+ is backed by ZCG Private Equity, the private equity arm of Z Capital Group (“ZCG”), a privately held global firm.  

The installation, scheduled to go live in Summer 2026, marks VENU+’s first customer deployment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and represents another milestone in the company’s accelerating global expansion across high-growth tourism and entertainment markets.

Located in the heart of Jeddah near the city’s Formula One circuit, Al Shallal Theme Park has long served as a premier entertainment destination for local families and visitors. Through the deployment, VENU+ will implement its proprietary GoPod® locker system, enabling guests to seamlessly rent and access lockers through the company’s integrated software platform under a revenue-sharing model with the park.

“The attractions industry is evolving rapidly as operators seek more seamless, technology-enabled ways to engage today’s guests,” said John Dunlap, Chief Executive Officer of VENU+. “As tourism and experiential entertainment continue expanding globally, VENU+ is uniquely positioned to help destinations modernize infrastructure, elevate the guest journey, and create more connected, efficient, and personalized experiences at scale.”

The announcement follows a series of recent milestones for VENU+ across the Middle East and other rapidly expanding tourism markets. In neighboring Bahrain, the company recently completed deployment of its GoPod® Locker technology at Janat Dilmunia Waterpark, while additional projects remain underway across the region, including a major new waterpark development in Dubai expected to open later this year.

As attractions operators increasingly prioritize convenience and frictionless guest engagement, VENU+ continues investing in technologies designed to modernize venue infrastructure and reimagine the guest experience across entertainment destinations worldwide.

The deployment at Al Shallal Theme Park reflects continued momentum behind VENU+’s global growth strategy as the company expands into high-opportunity markets and continues developing next-generation technologies designed to meet the evolving expectations of modern consumers and destination operators alike.