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Saudi Arabia’s Raj to develop $320m Riyadh mall in 2016

Raj Real Estate says office, shopping, and dining complex will space 13.7 hectares in Saudi capital city

Saudi Arabia’s Raj Real Estate announced the construction of a $320 million (SAR1.2 billion) office, shopping, and dining complex in 2016.

The Riyadh Walk project will span 13.7 hectares in the kingdom’s capital. The development will also include a 650 metre facade.

The project will be situated on the northern ring road of Riyadh, 3km west of King Abdullah Financial City, in the Al Nakheel neighbourhood.

The lifestyle centre will be similar to The Grove in Los Angeles, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy an open-air mall experience.

A boutique hotel, offices, recreational and cultural areas, and a walking area have also been incorporated in the project’s design.

Raj Real Estate is a subsidiary of Al Rajhi United, and Baseel property company.

The agreement was signed by Waleed bin Saad Al Haza, chief executive officer of Raj Real Estate company, and Ahmed bin Abdullah Bakarman, chief executive officer of Baseel, at the head office of Rajhi United company in Riyadh.

“This project is a prosperous addition to the real estate market, one of the fastest growing sectors in the Kingdom and a major contributor to national economic growth, in light of the new economic diversification strategy adopted by the Saudi government under the guidance of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman,” Al Haza said.

“In addition to its real estate value and its vital location in the north of the capital, this project is a valuable addition to the retail, offices and hospitality markets.”

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