Diriyah Company
The birthplace of Saudi Arabia
An unrivaled destination of global significance where the authenticity of Saudi heritage can be celebrated
By 2030, the 14-square-kilometer Diriyah giga-project will feature:
38 hotels
100+ restaurants
Multiple educational institutions
A population of 100,000
50 million visits annually
About Diriyah
Diriyah Company was established in 2022 and is responsible for developing the Diriyah project, the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its foremost historical, cultural and lifestyle destination.
Diriyah Company is one of Public Investment Fund companies , and it’s mission is to develop the unique Diriyah Project and re-establish its position as a globally significant destination and one of the world’s greatest gathering places. The project is anchored on At-Turaif, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of modern-day Saudi Arabia.
The cultural and historical legacy of Diriyah positions the project as an unrivaled destination of global significance where the authenticity of Saudi culture and heritage is preserved and celebrated. Visitors and tourists will be able to explore and learn about Saudi Arabia’s history, culture and heritage by exploring the destination’s museums and cultural attractions, shopping at more than 400 of the world’s finest luxury and lifestyle brands and eating at the more than 150 fine-dining restaurants and cafes.
A place like no other
Inside Diriyah, Saudi Arabia’s foremost historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination.
Facts about this initiative:
- A unique destination with distinctive cultural, historical and tourism landmarks, Diriyah proudly showcases 300 years of Saudi Arabia’s history to the world.
- The area is the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the ancestral home of the Al Saud royal family, and the site upon which the First Saudi State was established in 1727. The settlement of Diriyah, which dates back to 1446, has been home to generations of leaders and is a source of inspiration for millions of Saudis. The globally significant destination includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif.
- Diriyah Company became a PIF giga-project in early 2023, as development of the area – as a distinctive cultural, historical, and tourism destination – continues.