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Riyadh Metro to extend Red Line to Diriyah in 8.4km expansion project

The extension will run from King Saud University to the Diriyah Gate Development project and include five new stations, as part of efforts to complete the capital’s public transport network and enhance connectivity between vital areas, residential communities, and educational, cultural, and healthcare centers.

The new extension includes the construction of 7.1 kilometers of deep underground tunnels, 1.3 kilometers of elevated tracks, and new stations. Two stations will be located at King Saud University, with one serving the medical city and health colleges and the other serving the university concourse. Three additional stations will be located in Diriyah, including one planned as a future interchange with Line 7. The project is scheduled for completion in approximately six years.

Source: https://www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/658119/SAUDI-ARABIA/-Riyadh-Metro-awards-Red-Line-extension-project-linking-King-Saud-University-to-Diriyah and https://x.com/SaudiProject/status/2010688935832293761/

Strategic Milestones and Landmark Partnerships

At Cityscape Global 2025, Diriyah Company announced the next chapter in refined living. Three major contracts worth $1.5 billion were signed with Almabani and BEC Arabia to accelerate infrastructure, commercial, and residential development.

The official launch of Manazel AlHadawi, an exclusive collection of luxury homes with a Najdi style in Wadi Hanifah, and the unveiling of Faena Residences Wadi Safar, a new benchmark in ultra-luxury hospitality-inspired living, underscored the growing demand for heritage-driven residences in the heart of the city.

The momentum continued in Diriyah Square, where a landmark lease agreement was signed with Apple to establish a flagship Apple Store, in addition to eight new retail, wellness, and lifestyle brands reaffirming the district’s emergence as Saudi Arabia’s leading lifestyle and retail destination. This was further strengthened by a new partnership with Majid Al Futtaim to introduce VOX Cinemas and seven other renowned lifestyle brands, enriching the square with experiences that blend culture, entertainment, and community.

Diriyah’s cultural landscape continues to expand with the awarding of a $244 million contract to Al-Majal El-Arabi Group and MAN Enterprise AlSaudia LLC to develop its Grand Mosque, set to become a landmark of heritage and faith. Complementing this, the newly announced Jabal Al Qurain Avenue in the Qurain Cultural District will serve as a creative destination celebrating Saudi talent and entrepreneurship through an immersive and dynamic retail experience.

Diriyah Company also signed a 70-year lease agreement with King Saud University, securing a 552,000-square-meter plot to support the development of Diriyah’s second phase (D2), aiming to unlock long-term value for knowledge development.

Development continued across Diriyah’s landmark projects. By November 2025, the Ritz-Carlton Residences Diriyah had surpassed 69% completion, while the Raffles Residences Diriyah reached over 13%, and Capella Diriyah Hotel has reached 30% completion. Construction also progressed on Diriyah Square reaching 40.9% completion, and Jabal AlQurain Avenue reached 37%, both shaping the heart of the city, alongside continued development works at Six Senses Wadi Safar Hotel, which reached 11% completion as of December 2025.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/diriyah-insider-q4-2025-diriyah-company-5basf/

Diriyah Square:




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The Royal Diriyah Opera House:




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Diriyah Arena:



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Royal Opera House:



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Aman Residences, Wadi Safar:

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