QIC - The Qiddiya Project: Janadriya Cultural District: Main Package

General Information
Owner Qiddiya Investment Company
Masterplan Project (Parent Profile) Qiddiya Invt – The Qiddiya Project: Janadriyah Cultural District – Ar Riyad
Location Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Status --
Sector Construction, Mixed-Use, Mixed-Use
Contract Type Build
Onshore/Offshore Onshore
Greenfield/Brownfield Greenfield
Progress 0
Estimated Budget Value ---
Contract Value 100
Net Value $100m
Award Date June 2026
Completion Date December 2028
Last Updated On June 2026
ProjectId (Old, New) 555975, 555975


Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) is planning to develop main works for the Janadriyah Cultural District within Qiddiya project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The project forms part of a broader master plan covering about 360–376 square kilometers with multiple zones for entertainment, culture, sports, and hospitality. As of now, the project involves tendering hotels within the cultural district to support visitors of cultural attractions.

The US$100 million project includes the following:

1. Construction of a cultural district (6 assets)

- Living heritage

- Wadi hotel

- Gateway hotel

- Community center

- Souk market

- Makers space

2. Construction of an exhibition center

2. Site preparation works

3. Excavation and foundation works

4. Installation of safety and security systems

5. Landscaping works

6. Construction of associated facilities

Second Section

30 June 2026

China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Company is working as the main contractor, a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation.

25 May 2026

The main contract is yet to be awarded.

19 April 2026

The main contract bids are submitted on February 23, 2026 and UrbaCon Trading & Contracting has emerged as the frontrunner on the project.

09 February 2026

The bid submission deadline has been extended from December 30, 2025 to February 10, 2026. El Seif Engineering Contracting Co and UrbaCon Trading & Contracting amongst others invited to bid.

22 December 2025

The main contract tender has been issued on November 2025 and the bid submission is on December 30, 2025. (Source: MEED)