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Diriyah Square
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Developer: Diriyah Gate Development Authority

Diriyah, a SAR 64bn development project, is a 7sq km mixed-use development will feature multiple experiences in one place including
historic, culture and lifestyle destination. Diriyah will become the Times Residence which is where the smart homes of Times Square
Kingdom’s historic and cultural heart, proudly showcasing to the world will be delivered and fully finished with central AC and a rich diversity
Saudi Arabia’s more than 300 years of history through an engaging of areas catered to customer’s needs. In addition there will be Times
and inspiring set of heritage, hospitality, education, retail and dining Premiere, which will be fully furnished hotel apartment units, Times
experiences for residents, tourists and frequent visitors. The new Towers which is the business hub that will be fully equipped to meet
development north-west of Riyadh is centred around the UNESCO business needs with the latest technology, facilities and services and
World Heritage Site of At-Turaif. So far 14 international hotel brands Times Hotel, a cozy business-orientated hotel that will be situated on
have been confirmed, and it is expected at completion there will be 38 the main street. Finally, the Times Mall will be a design masterpiece
in total. The new global landmark, Diriyah, will be created in a Najdi that houses a variety of retail shops, cinemas, entertainment and
architectural style and showcase authentic Saudi Arabian environments. exquisite F&B experiences, all created with care for individuals’ and
The historic town of Diriyah will be transformed into a global tourism families’ enjoyment.
destination with its main anchors rooted in its historic culture and Located in a strategic position between Tunis city centre and
heritage. It aims to be developed as an urban, mixed-use development Tunis Carthage International Airport and being designed by Design
inspired by the principles of both new urbanism and historical Najdi International and developed by SPLT (Société de Promotion du Lac
architectural typology. It will be home to more than twenty luxury and de Tunis) and Indigo Properties, Tunis Garden City will be the first
ultra-luxury hospitality venues offering genuine experiences that reflect development of a larger masterplan that will change the face of Tunis
the rich history and culture of Diriyah and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. when it launches in 2024. Tunis Garden City is designed to give back
Ultimately, the destination will include museums, galleries, restaurants, to the city of Tunis an urban space where people can live, work, and
retail experiences, public squares, hotels, multiple recreational spaces, enjoy life. The mall is porous like the new city of Tunis. Everything is
residences, educational institutions and offices. connected together and it will feature 150 retail outlets, distributed
A major scheme by developer GV Group is the revolutionary Times across two floors, with a mix of shops and restaurants that face both
Square project in Egypt which is situated at the heart of Port Said, one the indoor galleria and the outdoor boulevard. Ultimately, Tunis Garden
of the most important cities and ports in the world and at 31,500sq m, City will be a new post-Covid-19 city, symbolising a new Tunisian
the scheme is being designed to become the city’s new central hub. The renaissance.

Times Square, Egypt Tunis Garden City
Developer: GV Group Tunis, Tunisia
Developer: Indigo Property