New Murabba is Riyadh’s new downtown. A visionary project to build a new modern downtown in Riyadh, where technology and sustainability are fused into one. At the heart of New Murabba downtown lies The Mukaab, a new iconic landmark, redefining Riyadh’s skyline. The façade of this architectural marvel is inspired by the Najdi style complementing Riyadh’s skyline. 

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The New Murabba project will be built around the concept of sustainability, featuring green areas and walking and cycling paths that will enhance the quality of life by promoting healthy, active lifestyles and community activities. It will also feature an iconic museum, a technology and design university, a multipurpose immersive theater, and more than 80 entertainment and culture venues.

The project will be situated at the intersection of King Salman and King Khalid roads to the North West of Riyadh, over an area of 19 square kilometers, to accommodate hundreds of thousands of residents. The project will offer more than 25 million sqm of floor area, featuring more than 104,000 residential units, 9,000 hotel rooms, and more than 980,000 sqm of retail space, as well as 1.4 million sqm of office space, 620,000 sqm of leisure assets, and 1.8 million sqm of space dedicated to community facilities.

The New Murabba project will offer a unique living, working and entertainment experience within a 15-minute walking radius and will have its own internal transport system. It will be approximately 20-minutes drive from the airport.

Fast Facts about New Murabba :

• The New Murabba project will be the world’s largest modern downtown
• The project will cover an area of 19-square-kilometers and will offer more than 25 million sqm of floor area
• The New Murabba project will accommodate hundreds of thousands of residents
• The New Murabba project will be built around the concept of sustainability, featuring green areas and walking and cycling paths that will enhance the quality of life by promoting healthy, active lifestyles and community activities
• The project will contribute to Riyadh’s future development, add SAR180 billion to non-oil GDP and create 334,000 direct and indirect jobs by 2030
• The New Murabba project is due to be completed in 2030

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