Saudi Arabia plans for ‘world’s largest downtown’ in Riyadh
The project's centerpiece, a 400-meter cube, will feature both traditional Arabic design elements and futuristic technology.
Saudi Arabia’s New Murabba Development Company (NMDC) plans to build what it’s dubbing as the world’s largest modern downtown area in northwest Riyadh, announced the country’s government news agency on Thursday.
The New Murabba, or square in Arabic, project is expected to be a sustainable smart city.
A gateway to another world: #TheMukaab will be the world’s first immersive, experiential destination. Large enough to hold 20 Empire State Buildings, the global icon will feature innovative technologies to transport you to new worlds.#NewMurabbahttps://t.co/5R4DqQdPyS pic.twitter.com/vr9M8cTI1I
— Public Investment Fund (@PIF_en) February 16, 2023
Homing in on sustainable neighborhoods, it anticipates offering residents in every part of the city access to living, work, and entertainment spaces within a 15-minute walking radius.
