Jeddah Mayor Hani Abu Ras recently toured the Abraj Al Hilal 1 residential tower development that is part of Emaar Middle East’s pioneering integrated community Jeddah Gate. The first homes were handed over to customers at the special ceremony, which also marked the ground-breaking for Abraj Al Hilal 2, the next phase of residences in the world-class mixed-use community.
The mayor, accompanied by government officials and other key stakeholders, toured Abraj Al Hilal 1 and congratulated Emaar Middle East for its world-class standards and quality of development. The senior management of the company also provided an overview of the Jeddah Gate development.
Ahmad Al-Kulli, GM, Emaar Middle East, said: “With the handover of homes and the first residents moving this month, Jeddah Gate will become a thriving residential community. We focused on bringing the world-class development standards that Emaar is associated with globally, and with the project we are privileged to contribute to the overall economy by creating a vibrant lifestyle destination that supports several ancillary businesses.”
Jeddah Gate is located on over 400,000 sq m of land in Jeddah's new downtown. The project serves as a center point for the city's new downtown, and is in close proximity to the main railroad linking the two Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah to Jeddah. When completed, it will have over 230,000 sq m of modern office spaces and over 75,000 sq m of gross leasable retail space, thus strengthening the local economy.
Abraj Al Hilal 1 is located centrally in the community and with exclusive retail outlets, restaurants, parks, health and fitness facilities and landscaped gardens, with the residential towers integrating all lifestyle amenities in close proximity.
The new Abraj Al Hilal 2 Towers is a cluster of three residential towers of 17 to 21 floors, with 326 apartments ranging in size from 98 to 449 sq m.
Emaar breaks ground on second phase for ‘Abraj Al Hilal 2’
Emaar breaks ground on second phase for ‘Abraj Al Hilal 2’
Ajdan cements role in major projects by signing MoU with King Salman International Airport in Riyadh
Ajdan cements role in major projects by signing MoU with King Salman International Airport in Riyadh
Ajdan Real Estate Development Company signed an MoU with King Salman International Airport during the Public Investment Fund & Private Sector Forum 2026.
The MoU aims to explore areas of cooperation and identify opportunities for mixed-use real estate and commercial development that will enhance project quality and meet the highest standards of efficiency and excellence. Representing Ajdan at the signing ceremony was its CEO, Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulmohsen Al-Otaibi, while Dr. Mohammed Al-Jarallah, deputy chief executive for real estate development, signed on behalf of King Salman International Airport. The MoU establishes a strategic framework for future cooperation and paves the way for a long-term partnership on a number of flagship projects.
Under this memorandum, Ajdan collaborates with King Salman International Airport on the development of mixed-use spaces and commercial facilities within the airport’s premises, building on its role as a national real estate developer delivering innovative projects that advance sustainable development. The company will leverage its expertise in the planning, design, and management of integrated commercial destinations to ensure project execution meets the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
King Salman International Airport is one of the Kingdom’s largest strategic development projects in terms of area and operational ambition. The airport spans approximately 57 sq. km, of which about 12 sq. km are allocated for mixed-use real estate development, in addition to fully integrated economic and logistics zones covering more than 3 million square meters.
These developments will enhance the integration of real estate, commercial, and service activities. The airport targets handling 100 million passengers annually by 2030, supported by comprehensive upgrades to facilities, infrastructure, and logistics services, positioning it as an advanced multi-sector investment platform and a driver of economic growth.
Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulmohsen Al-Otaibi, CEO of Ajdan, stated: “We take pride in our collaboration with King Salman International Airport, which reflects Ajdan’s commitment to developing integrated destinations in line with global standards. Through this partnership, we aim to leverage our expertise to deliver innovative solutions that create sustainable value for the airport and enhance the visitor experience.”
KSIA Acting CEO Marco Mejia said: “These seven partnerships reflect our ambitious vision to transform KSIA into a fully integrated urban and economic ecosystem that goes beyond the traditional concept of airports. We are proud to collaborate with a distinguished group of leading national real estate developers whose deep expertise and strong track records will help deliver high-quality projects, create sustainable economic value, and further position the airport as a leading investment hub.”
This step is part of Ajdan’s strategy to expand its strategic partnerships and develop sustainable urban and commercial destinations that help improve the quality of life and support economic growth across the Kingdom.
