Diriyah Company has signed a $1.4bn (SR5.1bn) contract for the development of its iconic Royal Diriyah Opera House.
The joint venture has been signed with El Seif Engineering Contracting Co (ESEC), Midmac Construction Co and China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC).
The high-profile contract is the latest in a series of major project announcements made during the first quarter of 2025 as Diriyah Company continues its development program for Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh.
The opera house will become Diriyah’s flagship performing arts venue and a major architectural landmark, setting new benchmarks for cultural performances in Saudi Arabia. With a capacity of 2,000 people, the main opera theatre will be the largest in Saudi Arabia and the focal point of the venue that will be managed by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
The Royal Diriyah Opera House will also include a studio theatre, shaded rooftop amphitheatre and multipurpose halls taking the total seating capacity to 3,100 seats.
Set to become an international theatrical powerhouse, the Royal Diriyah Opera House will help to anchor Diriyah’s place as the Kingdom’s cultural epicenter and a globally competitive destination for the arts.
