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Konoz Box of Treasures, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Developer: Abdullah Al-Othaim Investment Company
Jawharat Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia commercial corridors in the Northern
Developer: Cenomi Centers
The Avenues Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Developer: Shomoul Holding Company
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architecture. Konoz Box of Treasures Jawharat Riyadh Mall, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Developer: Saudi Arabia
includes 50,000sq m of state-of-the-
art commercial office spaces and a
20,000sq m entertainment city aimed at
supporting Riyadh’s developing tourism
and entertainment industry. In addition to
its commercial spaces, the Konoz project
features 15,000sq m of green areas,
parking for 5,500 vehicles, a 120,000sq m
commercial centre, a luxury hotel with 250
rooms, 120 serviced residential apartments
and an additional 135,000sq m residential
apartment complex which includes 700
apartments. Designed by Benoy, the
project embodies the ongoing growth and
development taking place in Riyadh and
Saudi Arabia, driven by the country’s Vision
2030, which aims to transform the nation
into a sustainable and diverse economy.
Cenomi Centers, the largest owner,
operator and developer of contemporary
lifestyle centres in Saudi Arabia, earlier
this year opened U Walk Jeddah, the
city’s first hybrid mall concept that
seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor
experiences and a watershed moment
in the future of retail. Bringing together
trendy eateries and leading brands, U
Walk Jeddah is redefining the city’s retail Meanwhile, Jawharat Jeddah will be GIGA-PROJECTS from an international perspective.
landscape by offering a next-generation another new flagship development from ACROSS SAUDI ARABIA A sanctuary of splendour, AMAALA
shopping experience. The hybrid mall Cenomi Centers and when it opens in the Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 plan, is the destination where sustainability
features an indoor retail boulevard, second half 2025, it will become the number aimed at diversifying the economy beyond and luxury intertwine seamlessly. The
its own leisure district and a nearly one mall in Jeddah for footfall and spend. The oil, has resulted in a remarkable $1.3 trillion project will cherish and protect the natural
2km-long, open-air promenade with project is on course to feature 108,000sq m worth of real estate and infrastructure environment whilst fostering growth and
landscaped gardens, shaded terraces and of GLA, more than 300 brands and over 50 projects since its inception eight years ago. prosperity for the community, land and
a dancing fountain. U-Walk Jeddah Mall is flagship sites, more than ten first to Jeddah This large-scale development initiative is sea. Visitors can witness endless views of
strategically located between King Abdul brands, three food & beverage zones and reshaping the Kingdom’s urban landscape, the Red Sea by shore and from the highest
Aziz Road and Prince Sultan Road in a world-class entertainment. enhancing its appeal for residents, investors peaks make AMAALA the place where
dynamic urban environment, providing Work is forging ahead on the $4.586bn and tourists alike. The projects are a crucial thrill-seekers, sun-chasers and stargazers
very easy access from some of the major The Avenues Riyadh, which is expected part of Saudi Arabia’s strategy to transform find their haven. It is a journey that knows
to open in the first quarter of 2026. into a global hub for commerce and no bounds, where every moment is a
Central part of Jeddah. Joining the Kingdom’s numerous new tourism while improving its citizens’ overall beautiful celebration of life. Guests can
Cenomi Centers’ new Jawharat Riyadh mega projects, The Avenues Riyadh is quality of life. experience AMAALA from next year
Mall is set to redefine the consumer a collaboration between following construction
experience and set new standards in Shomoul Holding Company SAUDI ARABIA’S AMBITIOUS VISION 2030 PLAN IS from developer Red Sea
both Riyadh and the Kingdom of Saudi and regional architecture RESHAPING THE KINGDOM’S URBAN LANDSCAPE, Global (RSG), a pioneering
Arabia when it opens in the second half of and engineering firm, Pace. ENHANCING ITS APPEAL FOR RESIDENTS, multi-project developer
2025. Boasting over 370 stores, Jawharat Located at the heart of INVESTORS, AND TOURISTS ALIKE. based in Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh will bring luxury, lifestyle brands, Saudi Arabia in the northern Diriyah is a dynamic
entertainment and dining to the capital at region of Riyadh City, overlooking the A place of extraordinary human and mixed-use urban-focused development
a scale not seen before in the Kingdom. It intersection of King Salman Road and natural heritage, AIUIA invites visitors to project from Diriyah Development
will host 70 plus flagship stores and more King Fahad Road, The Avenues – Riyadh come on a journey through a living museum Company that is centred in the capital of
than 30 first to KSA retailers. The project extends across an area of 390,000sq m of preserved tombs, sandstone outcrops, the Kingdom, with a core value to ground
will feature the first and largest luxury with a total built up area of 1,870,000sq historic dwellings and monuments, both all the development’s endeavours in
wing inside a shopping mall spanning over m. The mixed-purpose development will natural and human-made, holding 200,000 upholding and embracing sustainability and
25,000sq m with more than 60 luxury stores house a plethora of hospitality, lifestyle years of largely unexplored human history. traditional Najdi architecture. The Diriyah
and services. With 185,000sq m of total and entertainment venues, including three Developed by the French Agency for project will be a world-class historical,
mixed-use space, not only will the Luxury hotel towers, namely a Waldorf Astoria, the development of AIUIa (Afalula) and cultural and lifestyle destination showcasing
District delight visitors from far and wide, Canopy by Hilton and Conrad Hotel, the Royal Commission for AIUIa (RCU), to the world Saudi Arabia’s more than
Jawharat Riyadh will feature three more a residential tower and an office tower AIUIa is at the forefront of the Vision 2030 300 years of history through an engaging
distinct lifestyle areas including Fashion & with a parking lot for more than 14,000 plan initiated by the Saudi government to and inspiring set of heritage, hospitality,
Lifestyle Avenue; Youth & Innovation Zone, vehicles. Furthermore, the scheme is set modernise the country, with the project education, retail and dining experiences
the Leisure & Entertainment District as well to become one of the largest malls in the part of a series of major schemes to for residents and visitors. Diriyah is an
as four F&B areas. Middle East with a GLA of 370,000sq m. diversify its economy and raise its profile exploration of the Kingdom’s heritage, past
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