Diriyah Gate Development Authority (Dgda)

Transforming the historic town of Diriyah into a world-class tourism destination.

Client

Diriyah Gate Development Authority

Project date

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority is leading a 7 km² mixed-use development project that will transform the historic town of Diriyah into a global tourism destination. Zutari was appointed to provide project management and cost consultancy services for this landmark initiative.

The opportunity

Phase 2 of the project, located to the east of the Diriyah Gate Master Plan development, required expert input for concept design, detailed master planning, and engineering. The development is centred around the historic Diriyah centre and the At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site, a mud-brick city dating back to the 15th century.

The new development will include hotels, dining establishments, and luxury stores while preserving the heritage area, which will feature a museum and tourist attractions celebrating Saudi Arabia’s history and culture.

What we did

Zutari provided seasoned technical experts to lead all required disciplines during the Concept Master Plan (CMP) and Detailed Master Plan (DMP) phases. Our team delivered detailed input into procurement processes to ensure the project could be successfully constructed. Technical leads oversaw design integration across disciplines, ensuring heritage preservation and modern development requirements were balanced effectively.
Zutari’s team providing expert project management and engineering services to support the Diriyah Gate Development.

The outcome

The project will revitalise Diriyah as a global tourism destination, preserving its UNESCO World Heritage Site while supporting Vision 2030 objectives to increase visitors across Saudi Arabia by 2030.

Through expert planning, engineering, and cost consultancy, Zutari continues to support the Diriyah Gate Development Authority in delivering a development that honours Saudi Arabia’s history while promoting sustainable growth and tourism.

Preserving Diriyah’s heritage while creating a world-class tourism destination is at the heart of our work on this project.

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