Oct 18, 2024
The Saudi capital has been experiencing an optimal evolution that redefined the paradigm of Riyadh as the limits of the globe, rather than the city map. Adding to this effect, many Riyadh mega projects have been developed by the government or private companies investing in the massive potentiality looming in the horizon of the city. Indeed, major projects in Saudi Arabia are being constructed in Riyadh, being the gravitational centre of the Saudi Vision 2030 wonders implementation.
Tracing the Saudi mega projects in Riyadh, an observer can notice the various aims they are targeting; for example, some are establishing basis to enhance the infrastructure of the city, some to promote economic and social development, some for attracting more international tourism, while others aim at increasing property value in the surrounding area.
This blog will tackle these projects, and the strategic importance behind each of Riyadh mega projects.
The largest urban park in the world, and standing in the middle of the capital, King Salman Park is a huge project Saudi Arabia launched under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, on 19 March 2019. It promises to provide an array of sports, cultural, artistic, and recreational lists of activities for the residents and visitors of Riyadh, translating the agenda of Saudi Vision 2030. The park spans over 16 km2, covering 11.6 km2 of open green areas, and housing one million trees. Being one of the major projects in Saudi Arabia, the park boasts off various internal recreational projects, including:
Exceeding over 400,000 square meters in space, the complex covers an endless list of artistic platforms, such as the National Theatre with a seating capacity of 2500 slots, 5 museums of different sizes, an outdoor theatre with a capacity of 8000 audience, a complex with 3 cinema halls, 4 art academies and an educational centre for kids dedicated to flourishing children’s talents.
Mega projects in Saudi Arabia make sure to touch upon highlighting the local culture in the country; hence the park presents 7 different museums including: Aviation Museum, Astronomy and Space Museum, Science Museum, Museum of Plants, Virtual Reality Museum, Architecture Museum; plazas to host different events, covering total area of 40,000 square meters; in addition to artworks and landmarks.
Saudi mega projects are embodiments of Saudi Vision 2030; thus, the park also reflects the sports agenda planned in the vision. To impact the sports strategy in the Kingdom, the project offers a Royal Golf Course covering an area of 850,000 square meters, a sports complex over an area of 50,000 square meters, a virtual reality court, a sky diving centre, an equestrian centre, running and biking routes, a 100,000 square meter amusement park, a 140,000 square meter aquapark, a family amusement centre, a tower and a skybridge.
An 80,000 square meter space, it features an environmental, cultural, and educational centre, offering interactive shows to its visitors, as well as multi-purpose halls, a meeting room, a plant nursery, coffee shops and restaurants.
In addition to its touristic and recreational functions, this huge project Saudi Arabia developed in Riyadh contains residential compounds providing 12,000 housing units, besides 16 hotels with a total of 2300 rooms, and 500,000 square meters of retail spaces.
Counting as one of the major projects in Saudi Arabia, the park encompasses all the services of people’s everyday life, offering, as such, mosques, police, healthcare, educational and social facilities. Also, it gives various options for the daily activities practiced in the Saudi lifestyle, providing public libraries, 280,000 square meters of parking spaces, main and service roads, walkways and pathways.
Fulfilling another target of the Saudi Vision 2030,Riyadh green project ensures the increase of green spaces and availing them to all citizens around the capital. Constituting one of Riyadh mega projects, it aims at enhancing its natural setting to guarantee a sustainable future with pure air and water for this generation and the next ones.
The Riyadh Green Project invites Riyadh’s citizens to enjoy a healthy lifestyle by providing for them all the means to do so, as it encourages the plantation of 7.5 million trees across the capital, dividing them across:
· 3,330 neighbourhood gardens
· 43 parks
· 9,000 mosques
· 6,000 schools
· 2,000 car parking sites
· 1,670 public facilities
· 390 healthcare facilities
· 64 universities and collages
· 16,400 kms of streets and roads
· 1,100 km green belts along utilities lines (power stations, oil pipelines, etc.)
· 272 km valleys
· 175,000 sq. km of empty land
Developing the agricultural stance in the Kingdom, Riyadh Green Project is a huge project Saudi Arabia established in the capital, blending nature with technology in it, to inspire the eco-friendly life integration into all other mega projects in Saudi Arabia.
Envisioning the one spirit this planet lives through, the Saudi Vision 2030 believes that the welfare of humans derives its basis from the welfare of nature. Thus, housing around 72 native shade plant species compatible with Riyadh’s environment, this project guarantees the survival of this minute ecosystem of the Riyadh set of plants.
Major projects in Saudi Arabia set every step in advance; therefore, irrigation for the park is set through a network of treated water with daily capacity of 1,000,000 m3. As well, the source of seedlings and trees will be plant nurseries. The project also promises breakthrough afforestation regulations in public and private projects to ensure the implementation of the green initiative, inviting, as such voluntary engagement on all levels of the society.
The third of Riyadh Mega Projects, set to shape the final version of Saudi Vision 2030. The project divides the capital into 10-program main areas of residential neighbourhoods, gardens, parks, squares, metro/bus stations, bridges, city entrances and tourism destinations. Across these areas, 1000 works of art and landmarks, crafted by international artists, will be breathing inspiration among their surroundings.
A huge project Saudi Arabia is implementing in the heart of Riyadh to turn the capital into one vast artistic exhibition. A rich cultural program that will host two annual creative festivals, boosting Riyadh as an intellectual centre, in addition to the ten major programs which include:
A symbol of unhindered development, the epoch of evolution Riyadh is experiencing right now is embodied in this icon.
A sculpture park reimagining the integration of art, technology and environmental aspects of Riyadh’s life; an open-air museum.
Around 100 artworks spanning 5 locations, these masterpieces are echoing historical, authentic, and the natural spirit of the Riyadh wadis.
Bridges are not simply connecting roads anymore, they communicate the spirit of unifying the city under one light of ambition, as 3 artists will be illuminating 10 bridges around Riyadh.
A huge project Saudi Arabia has launched to encourage a healthy and eco-conscious lifestyle where the transportation system shifts to be walk-based, with the Metro helping for long-distance travel within the city. It will be covering 10 locations with over 70 elements of walkways.
6 metro lines, 80 stations, 3 bus terminals, and more than 1000 sheltered stations or stops will be adorned with artworks to integrate the spirit of creativity into Riyadh’s everyday life.
The core of Riyadh is set to be one whole work of art by Saudi Vision 2030, as 19 locations of bridges, overpasses, major roads, and rail intersections will be lighted with colourful illumination of creativity.
Establishing Riyadh as a cultural symbol, 10 iconic “gates of culture” will be welcoming you at the entrance of the city in 10 separate locations.
24 works of art will be installed in 15 locations as they aim to transform Riyadh landscape into an open-air gallery for Contemporary Public Art.
Kids’ playgrounds are redefined in Riyadh parks, as 3000 elements will be featured around 200 parks of all sizes around the capital to create more inspiring places for the children to have educational adventures.
4 pavilions and 4 Interactive artworks will be installed in 8 urban locations to provide a direct communication between art produces and recipients in Riyadh.
Coming from all over the world, a group of elite sculptors will be joining to carve permanent creativity in the heart of Riyadh, open to the public to refine the general cultural mood of the city.
When light and art are celebrated in an annual festival, that is when Riyadh inspires the world with stupendous manifestations of art exhibitions, accompanied by an itinerary of talks, tours, workshops, and events.
The fourth pillar of the Mega projects in Saudi Arabia capital, launched as a part of Saudi Vision 2030. Its main purpose is to inspire a healthy lifestyle among the citizens of Riyadh, who will constitute a major factor in upscaling Riyadh ranking on the international level.
From Hanifah valley in the West to Al Salai Valley in the East, 135 kms of greenery will be your companion along various pathways dedicated for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riding. There will also be designated areas for sporting activities, rising high up in the air the masterpiece of the Sport Tower.
4.2M sqm of greenery will span over 3.5 sq.km. of the Sports Boulevard, with 20 sq.km. of desert park that include event venues, show piazza, outdoor museums and movie theaters. As one of Saudi mega projects, investments will have their share, besides recreational and commercial activities, and together they will paint a canvas of rich cultural lifestyle in the city.
The main zones the Sports Boulevard will be covering are:
· Hanifah Valley Zone: 30 km from Al Olab Dam in historical Diyriah (north), to Al Madina Al Monawara Road (south).
· Arts District: 3 km, from King Khalid Road (west), providing cultural, art and recreational facilities.
· Urban Wadi Zone: 3.5 km and is located alongside Al Aysen valley, from Suwaid bin Harthah Road to King Fahad Road (west).
· Entertainment District: 4 km in between King Fahad Road (west) and Othman bin Affan Road, and a 40 km long viaduct for professional cyclists, in addition to an at-grade track for amateur cycling.
· Athletics District: 5 km from Othman bin Affan Road to Airport Road (east).
· Environmental Zone: 14 km from Airport Road to Al Janadriyah Road, along Al Sulai valley.
· Al Sulai Valley Zone: 53 km along Al Sulai Valley, from King Fahad Stadium to Binban Park.
· Red Sand Park: A 5 sq km zoo and a rural resort with different residential facilities.
Saudi mega projects are founded as a translation of the ambitions manifested in Saudi Vision 2030. They reflect the real visionary conception of the Kingdom of the future, and how it is planning for Riyadh to be among the top-ranking metropolis in the world, leading its way to the top of the pyramid in the near future.
To know more about Saudi mega projects and events, you are welcome to visit the experts’ blogs section on our website.
There are 4 major Projects in Saudi Arabia that are being constructed on the way of implementing the Saudi Vision 2030, and they are: King Salman Park Project, Riyadh Green Project, Riyadh Art Project, and Sports Track Project.
Being one of Riyadh Mega Projects, the park boasts off various internal recreational projects, including: The Royal Arts Complex, cultural facilities, sports and entertainment facilities, public facilities and services, in addition to residential and hotel facilities.
Of course, there is Riyadh Green Project which is a huge project Saudi Arabia has launched to encourage the plantation of 7.5 million trees across the capital, providing as such a healthy lifestyle.
Yes, Riyadh mega projects provide investment spaces for the ambitious investors from all around the world.
Written by: Sarah Chaher
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October 28, 2026
Al Rahmaniyah district Riyadh sits in the north of the capital at Exit 10, within the Al Muath municipality area, and ranks 13th out of 177 residential districts in Riyadh by median price per square metre, according to Ministry of Justice transactions published through the Raghdan platform.
That rank says one thing clearly and hides another: the district is expensive, but it has few transactions, so any figure you read rests on a small number of deals. This guide shows the numbers together with their limits.
It covers the district's location and boundaries, the exit, price per metre against neighbouring districts, apartments and villas, schools, hospitals and hotels, a rating of the district, and Mada Properties projects you can use as a yardstick.
The district is ringed by four main roads and upscale neighbours:
Al Takhassusi Street is among its best-known internal streets.
Al Rahmaniyah is at Exit 10 in Riyadh, with fast access to the city's main routes because the district sits between major roads on all four sides.
The median residential price is SAR 10,293 per square metre, calculated on residential deals in the last 24 months (latest deal 25 September 2025), from Ministry of Justice data shown by Raghdan (updated 7 August 2026).
Against neighbours on the same platform: Al Sahafa SAR 12,691, Hittin 10,536, Al Olaya 10,364, Al Rahmaniyah 10,293, Al Malqa 9,000 and An Narjis 8,478.
The limits matter. The district recorded 14 residential deals in 24 months and 321 deals since 2020, which ranks its trading activity 126th of 177. Treat the figure as an indicator of level, not the price of a specific property.
The median size of recent residential deals is about 450 m², so deals lean towards larger plots and villas rather than small units.
Apartments, floors and townhouses are available for sale and rent. Compare any unit's price per metre with the district median (SAR 10,293) and with neighbouring districts.
Villas tend to sit on large plots, which is what the median size reflects.
Commercial property is 8% of deals and includes offices and shops for long-term investment.
There is no official district rating, so we read it from four angles:
It suits people who will live there for years or invest long term and accept lower liquidity for a settled location. It does not suit someone who needs a quick sale or a low entry price.
Mada Properties does not currently list a project inside Al Rahmaniyah, but these five available projects work as a yardstick for any offer you see in the district.
Thuraya Tower is in Al Olaya, with one- to three-bedroom apartments from Wathba for Investment. It is the closest price comparison, since the median in Al Olaya is SAR 10,364 per metre. Prices start from SAR 1.9 million, with handover expected in Q3 2028.
Rayah Tower in Al Sahafa is developed by Jiwar Al Arabia and has 48 apartments and penthouses on a 900 m² plot, with two lifts and a maid's room. Its page shows the licence number (485) and the Wafi permit. Prices start from SAR 1,785,000, with handover expected in Q4 2028. Al Sahafa is pricier than Al Rahmaniyah, at SAR 12,691 per metre.
Summit Tower is in Al Sahafa, developed by Summit for Real Estate Development and Investment, with one- and two-bedroom apartments from SAR 995,000 and handover expected in Q2 2028, the lowest price on this list.
For a ready villa, Amaas 21 Villa offers villas for sale by Amaas Real Estate Development in central Riyadh, according to its page, from SAR 1,950,000.
For commercial property, Al Adwan Tower offers 122 flexible office units in Al Nakheel near the King Abdullah Financial District, from SAR 1.9 million, with handover expected in Q4 2027.
See all available projects on Mada Properties' projects page.
Mada Properties is a professional real estate broker, not a developer, so we start from your goal, not from a project we own. In a district with few deals like Al Rahmaniyah, a broker who reads the market, not just the averages, adds real value. Contact us to compare what you see in the district with what is available today.
Al Rahmaniyah district Riyadh combines a strong location at Exit 10 with a high price and limited liquidity. That suits buyers who plan to stay, not those who plan to sell quickly. Before any decision, compare the price per metre you are offered with the district's common range (SAR 8,266 to 12,063) and ask for recent comparable deals.
October 26, 2026
Mada Properties has won five awards at the Saudi Arabia Property Awards 2026-2027, the Saudi categories of the Arabian Property Awards presented in association with CNBC Arabia, each carrying a five-star rating.
The five awards cover the real estate agency, property consultancy, real estate marketing and the agency website. They extend a record that began in the 2023-2024 season with a single category and has grown in every season since.
This article explains what the awards are, how they are judged, what each of the five awards recognises, and how to verify any real estate company's awards before you rely on them.
The Saudi Arabia Property Awards are the Saudi categories of the Arabian Property Awards, which are part of the International Property Awards run by International Property Media in the UK. The awards recognise excellence in real estate, development, architecture, interior design and marketing, in both the residential and commercial sectors, with a focus on service, sustainability, originality and creativity.
The organiser announced a category named "Saudi Arabia Property Awards" and described it as the first global real estate award named after the Kingdom. Entrants apply at national level, a panel of experts judges the entries, and winners are invited to the awards ceremony and may use the award logo in their marketing. That is why Mada's trophies carry the words "Saudi Arabia" after each category name. Top winners in each region then go forward to the international awards.
All five trophies carry the Arabian Property Awards mark, the words "in association with CNBC Arabia", a five-star rating and the 2026-2027 season.
This category is for real estate agencies running between two and four offices. Mada publishes four office addresses in Riyadh: As Sahafah, Al Aridh, Al Rimal and Olaya Street.
A category that combines brokerage and advice. It matches what Mada does when it compares the options on the market and recommends districts and projects according to the client's goal, which is the role of a property consultancy.
This award covers the marketing of a real estate agency. Mada states in its articles that its marketing rests on reading the market, analysing data and reaching the right client.
The marketing category for agencies and advisory firms.
This one concerns the agency's website. Mada's site brings together projects, districts and articles, and a mobile app carries the same content.
See the record of earlier awards on Mada's Awards & Recognition page.
The organiser states that the awards are judged by an independent panel of more than 100 industry experts, chaired by members of the UK House of Lords. Judging focuses on:
The path to an award has five steps:
The 2026 Arabia Property Awards celebration takes place on 5 November 2026 in the House of Lords, London, as a private event for a select number of award-winning companies, according to the event website.
According to Mada's Awards & Recognition page and blog:
The pattern is clear: from one category to five in four seasons. But every season is judged separately, so an earlier award does not replace a look at the current one. For a wider reading of what these awards mean for an investor, see our article on Mada's award success story.
There is no official list that names the best real estate agency in Saudi Arabia, and awards are one signal among several. Whether you want a top real estate consultancy or a brokerage, ask:
A real estate agency handles brokerage and client service from advice to closing, while real estate marketing focuses on reaching clients and showing a project's value. That is why the awards separate the agency category from the marketing category, and Mada won both this season.
Choose an agency that works as a broker, not a developer: it compares projects for you instead of promoting its own.
Mada won two marketing categories this season. From the client's point of view, good marketing shows up in three ways:
We explain our approach in our guide to the best real estate agency in Saudi Arabia.
Many companies display award logos. Checking one takes minutes:
An award assesses a company's performance, while licensing is a legal requirement to operate. A five-star award and a brokerage licence are different things: the first goes to those who excel, the second is something nobody can operate without.
Check the broker's Fal licence, and the licence of the listing, with the Real Estate General Authority before any payment, then look at the awards.
Mada Properties is a professional real estate broker, not a developer, so we start from your goal, not from a project we own. We read the market, compare the options on Mada's projects page and stay with you to closing. The five awards recognise that approach, but they do not replace checking for yourself. Contact us and we will recommend what suits your budget and goal.
The Saudi Arabia Property Awards give clients an independent signal they can verify, provided you read it as it is: a category, a season and a level. Mada Properties holds five five-star awards in 2026-2027, but a good property decision starts with the licence, passes through comparison and is settled with numbers.
October 21, 2026
Cityscape 2026 Riyadh runs from 16 to 19 November at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center (Malham), bringing developers, investors, banks and real estate decision-makers together for four days of project launches and deal-making.
The 2025 edition alone announced real estate deals worth SAR 237 billion in four days. That is why Cityscape is no longer only for developers: individual buyers and small investors now attend to see opening prices and payment plans before they reach the open market.
This guide covers what visitors look for most: the Cityscape 2026 date and venue, the exhibitor list, projects and offers, tickets and registration, how to get there, and how to prepare.
Cityscape 2026 Riyadh is the 2026 edition of Cityscape Global, which its organisers describe as the world's most attended real estate exhibition. It is organised by Tahaluf in partnership with the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), and this year's slogan is "The Capital of Real Estate".
The show in numbers:
It arrives months after Saudi Arabia's non-Saudi property ownership law took effect on 22 January 2026, which widened interest from abroad.
The Cityscape 2026 date is Monday 16 to Thursday 19 November 2026. Doors open to visitors from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm every day.
The venue is the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center (Malham) in north Riyadh, about 30 km from King Khalid International Airport according to the organisers. Visitors often call it "Cityscape Malham".
The official exhibitor list is published on the Cityscape Global website and updates until the show opens. Confirmed so far:
Do not rely on the list alone: new launches may be announced during the show, so follow the show's and developers' channels across the four days.
The official ticket page describes mortgage solutions, ownership options and payment plans offered directly by developers and banks. In practice, Cityscape projects and offers come in three forms:
At the 2025 opening, Minister Majed Al-Hogail said real estate loans to individuals and companies reached about SAR 961 billion by Q2 2025 and citizen home ownership passed 65% at end-2024.
A show offer is not always the cheapest price in the market. Ask before you book:
Cityscape Riyadh 2026 offers three ticket categories: General, Business, and VIP. Each pass provides different benefits to suit visitors' needs, from exploring the exhibition to enjoying exclusive networking opportunities and premium hospitality services.
The General Pass is available free for a limited time, reduced from SAR 100. The offer ends on 15 November 2026. Benefits include:
The Business Pass costs SAR 2,438, including 15% VAT, reduced from SAR 3,000. It includes all General Pass benefits, plus:
The VIP Pass costs SAR 9,377, including 15% VAT, reduced from SAR 11,253. It offers a premium event experience with exclusive benefits, including:
The right ticket depends on your goals and budget. The General Pass is ideal for visitors exploring real estate opportunities, while the Business Pass suits professionals seeking networking opportunities and business services. The VIP Pass is designed for visitors who prefer exclusive access and premium hospitality.
Note: Ticket prices, promotional offers, and availability may change. Check the official Cityscape Riyadh 2026 ticketing page before registering.
To register: open the official ticket page or register by WhatsApp, choose a pass, enter your details exactly as on your ID (the pass is linked to your badge), pay by credit card if the pass is paid, then wait for the confirmation and badge emails. Each participant gets one pass only, fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, and accommodation and meals are not included.
The 2025 edition announced SAR 237 billion in deals over four days, including SAR 161.2 billion in the first two days. It also reported a 166,000 m² site (double 2023), 42 countries represented including 15 new ones, USD 6.1 trillion of real estate and infrastructure assets under management, 350+ investment meetings and 164,000+ attendees from 120+ countries.
Mada Properties is a professional real estate broker, not a developer, so we show you options as they stand in the whole market, not as a single developer presents them. Around a show, when offers and quick bookings pile up, a neutral broker compares launches with similar projects outside the show, checks the project's legal status and stays with you to closing. Contact us to compare what you see at the show with what is available today.
Cityscape 2026 Riyadh is the biggest chance this year to see the Saudi property market in one place: what will be launched, at what price and on what payment plan. It rewards visitors who arrive with a plan. Set your goal and budget before 16 November, register early, ask for every offer in writing and compare before you book.