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Al-Faisaliah City

Makkah, Saudi Arabia

2017 - Ongoing

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Project Description

Approach Words: Attractive City, Smart City, Urban Livability

Public Policy Instruments: Organization, Physical Intervention, Planning

Al-Faisaliah City is a large-scale urban development project in western Saudi Arabia, positioned strategically between the holy city of Makkah and the Red Sea coast.¹ Spanning an area of 2,354 square kilometers,² the project aims to accommodate 6.5 million people by 2050,³ positioning itself as a sustainable, smart, and globally competitive extension of Makkah and core pillar of Saudi Vision 2030.⁴
The city’s vision is “creating a new ecosystem with five catalytic development clusters” underscoring the potential of becoming a landmark development in the Kingdom.⁵

Title: Al-Faisaliah City Master plan.

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Title: Al-Faisaliah City Arial View Rendered Perspective.

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Title: City Vision includes a wide participation of the leading real estate developers in the Kingdom and the world.

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Title: Al-Faisaliah City infographic for city Components and statistics.

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Title: Al-Faisaliah City Master plan.

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Title: Al-Faisaliah City Arial View Rendered Perspective.

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Title: City Vision includes a wide participation of the leading real estate developers in the Kingdom and the world.

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Title: Al-Faisaliah City infographic for city Components and statistics.

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To implement the vision, Al-Faisaliah City includes the following components:

Urban Scope: Bordered by the Bahra Mountains (north), Shuaiba desalination plant (south), Makkah Gate (east), and the Red Sea (west).⁶
Housing and Services: includes 995,000 residential units, integrated health and educational services, and mixed-use commercial and retail centers.⁷
Mobility Infrastructure: Modern transportation links, including a private airport, seaport, and internal transit systems.⁸
Catalytic Precincts:⁹
– North Hill Precinct
– Oasis Precinct
– Central District Precinct
– Youth & Enterprise Precinct
– East District Precinct
– Mountain Precinct
– South District Precinct
– Seaside Precinct
– Special Zone

In terms of sustainability and innovation, Al-Faisaliah City is described as “the concrete translation of Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030 for the country to be a pioneering and successful global model of excellence”.¹⁰ The City will integrate smart community frameworks across six domains; smart economy, smart communication, smart living, smart environment, smart governance, and smart society. It aims to be energy self-efficient, targeting the production of 9.5 gigawatts of renewable energy, with projections rising to 18 gigawatts by 2030. meet the increasing local demand. This demand is expected to triple to. The city will also utilize open data platforms and promote transparent governance to support innovation-driven and intelligent urban management.¹¹ ¹² ¹³

Owner/Developer (Public)

Makkah Region Development Authority ²⁰

Owner/Developer

Jabal Omar Development Company ²¹

Consultant/Designer

apudg ²²

Funder

Public Investment Fund ²³

Owner/Developer (Public)

Makkah Region Development Authority ²⁰

Owner/Developer

Jabal Omar Development Company ²¹

Funder

Public Investment Fund ²³

Consultant/Designer

apudg ²²

Al-Faisaliah City is a project overseen by the Makkah Region Development Authority (MRDA), under the leadership of Prince Khaled Al-Faisal.¹⁴ It is designed to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and serve as a regional economic and commercial hub.¹⁵
In 2017, Al-Faisaliah City was officially announced as part of Saudi Arabia’s long-term development strategy (Vison 2030). The implementation is planned in seven phases, starting 2020 with full completion expected by 2050, each phase targeting certain progressive development.¹⁶

Given its strategic geographical location, the project is expected to become a regional logistics and investment hub, contributing to economic growth and reducing urban pressure on Makkah and Jeddah.¹⁷ It will contribute significantly to job creation, housing provision, and green infrastructure, serving as a model for future smart cities in the Gulf and beyond.¹⁸ ¹⁹

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References

Admin, O. B. G. (2018). ‘Development of Al Faisaliah to ease pressure on Makkah and Jeddah – Saudi Arabia 2018 – Oxford Business Group’. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/reports/saudi-arabia/2018-report/economy/more-room-development-of-al-faisaliah-to-ease-pressure-on-makkah-and-jeddah
‘Land allotted for Al-Faisaliah airport in Makkah’. (2019). Saudigazette. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/571330
Admin, O. B. G. (2018). ‘Development of Al Faisaliah to ease pressure on Makkah and Jeddah – Saudi Arabia 2018 – Oxford Business Group’. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/reports/saudi-arabia/2018-report/economy/more-room-development-of-al-faisaliah-to-ease-pressure-on-makkah-and-jeddah
Admin, O. B. G. (2018). ‘Development of Al Faisaliah to ease pressure on Makkah and Jeddah – Saudi Arabia 2018 – Oxford Business Group’. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/reports/saudi-arabia/2018-report/economy/more-room-development-of-al-faisaliah-to-ease-pressure-on-makkah-and-jeddah
‘Al-Faisaliah’. (n.d.). APUDG Official. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://www.apudgsb.com/alfaisaliah
‘Land allotted for Al-Faisaliah airport in Makkah’. (2019). Saudigazette. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/571330
Admin, O. B. G. (2018). ‘Development of Al Faisaliah to ease pressure on Makkah and Jeddah – Saudi Arabia 2018 – Oxford Business Group’. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/reports/saudi-arabia/2018-report/economy/more-room-development-of-al-faisaliah-to-ease-pressure-on-makkah-and-jeddah
Admin, O. B. G. (2018). ‘Development of Al Faisaliah to ease pressure on Makkah and Jeddah – Saudi Arabia 2018 – Oxford Business Group’. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/reports/saudi-arabia/2018-report/economy/more-room-development-of-al-faisaliah-to-ease-pressure-on-makkah-and-jeddah
مشاريع السعودية [@SaudiProject]. (2017). ‘مشروع مدينة #الفيصلية الضخم ، حلقة الوصل بين مدينتي #مكة_المكرمة و #جدة على مساحة 2354 كم٢ #اعمار_منطقة_مكة @EmaarMakkah https://t.co/bkKWl5fyON’. Twitter. Tweet, . Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://x.com/SaudiProject/status/946765764702371840
‘Al-Faisaliah’. (n.d.). APUDG Official. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://www.apudgsb.com/alfaisaliah
الراجحي, ع. (2017). ‘تعرف على تفاصيل مشروع الفيصلية.. كشفها “الفيصل” في مؤتمر صحفي’. صحيفة سبق الالكترونية. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://sabq.org/saudia/تعرف-على-تفاصيل-مشروع-الفيصلية-كشفها-الفيصل-في-مؤتمر-صحفي
‘Al-Faisaliah’. (n.d.). APUDG Official. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://www.apudgsb.com/alfaisaliah
‘Al-Faisaliah Tower’. (2024). Saudipedia. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://saudipedia.com/en/article/1622/culture/al-faisaliah-tower
ArgaamPlus. (n.d.). ‘Al-Faisaliah project to be finalized by 2050, says Makkah governor’. ArgaamPlus. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://www.argaam.com/en/article/articledetail/id/497359
‘Al-Faisaliah’. (n.d.). APUDG Official. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://www.apudgsb.com/alfaisaliah
ArgaamPlus. (n.d.). ‘Al-Faisaliah project to be finalized by 2050, says Makkah governor’. ArgaamPlus. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://www.argaam.com/en/article/articledetail/id/497359
Admin, O. B. G. (2018). ‘Development of Al Faisaliah to ease pressure on Makkah and Jeddah – Saudi Arabia 2018 – Oxford Business Group’. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/reports/saudi-arabia/2018-report/economy/more-room-development-of-al-faisaliah-to-ease-pressure-on-makkah-and-jeddah
Admin, O. B. G. (2018). ‘Development of Al Faisaliah to ease pressure on Makkah and Jeddah – Saudi Arabia 2018 – Oxford Business Group’. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/reports/saudi-arabia/2018-report/economy/more-room-development-of-al-faisaliah-to-ease-pressure-on-makkah-and-jeddah
‘Al-Faisaliah’. (n.d.). APUDG Official. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://www.apudgsb.com/alfaisaliah
‘Makkah Region Development Authority (MRDA) – Makkah – Al-Faisaliah City | DMS Projects’. (n.d.). . Retrieved February 6, 2025, from https://www.dmsprojects.net/saudi-arabia/projects/makkah-region-development-authority-mrda-makkah-al-faisaliah-city/PRJ00024984
‘Al-Faisaliah’. (n.d.). APUDG Official. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://www.apudgsb.com/alfaisaliah
‘Al-Faisaliah’. (n.d.). APUDG Official. Retrieved January 31, 2025, from https://www.apudgsb.com/alfaisaliah
‘Makkah governor: Al-Faisaliyah project “off to a positive start”’. (n.d.). Arab News. Retrieved February 7, 2025, from https://www.arabnews.com/node/1135301/%7B%7B

Al-Faisaliah City

Makkah, Saudi Arabia

2017 - Ongoing

Project Description

Project Link, Endnotes and References

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