Diriyah has announced the signing of a construction contract worth SAR 2.249 billion (US$ 600 million) with Salini Saudi Arabia (part of Italy's We Build Group) for the construction of the flagship commercial district of the Diriyah Square project, located at the heart of the project, within a unique master plan inspired by the authentic Najdi style.

Diriyah Square has been designed to develop the commercial district with 400 local and international retail brands in a unique Najdi style. Meydan Diriyah is designed to develop the commercial area with 400 local and international retail, entertainment and dining brands, focused on providing unique experiences for visitors, through a pedestrianized environment that provides opportunities for shopping and dining, and seeks to be the main driver of the future of the commercial and entertainment scene in the region, establishing Diriyah as a leading global destination.

Diriyah Square is designed to develop the commercial area with 400 local and international retail, entertainment and restaurant brands. <Salini is currently building a 10,500-car capacity underground parking lot beneath Diriyah Square, which will be among the largest parking lots in the world, including integrated bus service facilities, taxi and drop-off areas, as well as four underground tracks connecting parts of the master plan to provide easy access to the Diriyah Square parking lot. Salini is also working on the construction of all Diriyah Square facilities, including retail, hotel, residential, hotel, office, and the Grand Mosque, as well as the construction of the Diriyah Square.

400 commercial units

The contract for the development of the new commercial area in Meydan Diriyah includes the construction of (73) buildings, including (400) commercial units, on a total area of (365,340) square meters, with full implementation of the facades, finishes and interior fittings of the units. Each building uses traditional Najdi architectural designs to give an authentic Najdi character that reflects the 600-year history of the region, within a high-end pedestrianized commercial environment in the heart of Diriyah.

The contract includes the construction of (73) buildings, including (400) commercial units, on a total area of (365,340) square meters. Mr. Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of Diriyah Group, said: “Diriyah Square is one of our flagship projects, and we are pleased to conclude this contract. Diriyah Square is one of the most important milestones in the development of Diriyah, which will contribute to providing large areas of retail stores, to receive a large group of shoppers from the surrounding residential complexes and office spaces, and the millions of visitors who visit Diriyah every year.”

Mr. Jerry Inzerillo said: “Diriyah Square is one of the most important milestones in the development of Diriyah. Pietro Salini, CEO of We Build Group, expressed his pride in contributing to a project that holds great strategic symbolism for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stressing that this project will strengthen their presence in the Kingdom and emphasize their commitment to contribute to the development of the region and its local community.

”We are proud to contribute to the development of Diriyah. "We are excited to work on this new phase of Diriyah Square as an important part of this unique project and will continue to support the delivery of the world's leading infrastructure projects, particularly in construction, sustainable mobility and desalination."

He said: "We are excited to work on this new phase of Diriyah Square as an important part of this unique project and will continue to support the delivery of the world's leading infrastructure projects, particularly in construction, sustainable mobility and desalination.

Diriyah Square is the beating heart of the retail sector within the Diriyah project, featuring the finest international brands and local artisanal products in an environment that blends culture and entertainment. Diriyah Square includes 400 of the 1,000 outlets planned to be provided within the master plan of the Diriyah project, which is being built on an area of 14 square kilometers.

Diriyah Square is expected to be the centerpiece of the retail sector within the Diriyah project. <Diriyah is expected to contribute about (70) billion riyals (18.6 billion dollars) to the Kingdom's GDP, create approximately 180,000 jobs, be home to an estimated 100,000 people, and include modern office space for tens of thousands of technology, media, arts and education professionals, museums, a university, the Royal Opera House, international luxury hotels, restaurants, the Royal Golf Club at Wadi Safar, the Greg Norman designed championship golf course, and the Royal Equestrian and Polo Club at Wadi Safar.

Diriyah will be home to a total of 70 billion riyals (18.