Cityscape Global 2025 to Showcase 'Future of Urban Living' in Riyadh

Riyadh to Host World's Largest Real Estate Event

Cityscape Global 2025 is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 17 to 20, 2025, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham. The event, operating under the theme 'The Future of Urban Living,' will serve as a pivotal platform for showcasing luxury living and landmark developments, further solidifying Saudi Arabia's standing as a leading real estate investment destination.

Organized by Tahaluf, a partnership involving the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), the Events Investment Fund (EIF), and Informa PLC, the exhibition is supported by key governmental bodies including the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH), the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), Vision 2030, and the Housing Programme.

Anticipated Participation and Key Features

The 2025 edition is expected to draw an impressive attendance, with projections of over 172,000 participants, including developers, architects, investors, policymakers, and technology providers. More than 450 international and regional exhibitors are confirmed, alongside over 500 speakers participating in four curated conferences. Visitors from over 120 countries are anticipated, underscoring the event's global reach.

Key features and conferences at Cityscape Global 2025 include:

• The 'Future of Living Summit,' which will delve into federal strategies, AI integration, sustainable city planning, luxury master planning, branded residences, and sustainable tourism.
• The 'DnA Stage,' tailored for developers and architects, focusing on urban retrofitting and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
• The 'Innovation Arena,' designed to spotlight startup technologies and provide market insights on homeownership.
• ESTAAD, Saudi Arabia's inaugural platform dedicated to the international ecosystem behind stadiums, sports, and mega-event infrastructure.

Discussions will also highlight Saudi Arabia's ambitious giga-projects, such as NEOM, The Red Sea, Qiddiya, Diriyah Gate, New Murabba, King Abdullah Financial District, King Salman Park Foundation, Masar Destination, ROSHN, NHC, and Rua Alharam Almakki, which are central to the Kingdom's urban transformation. The event will also address the new foreign home ownership law, which will permit non-Saudis to own property in designated zones starting in 2026.

Saudi Arabia's Growing Real Estate Market

Saudi Arabia's real estate market is experiencing robust growth, largely propelled by the Kingdom's Vision 2030 reforms, economic diversification efforts, and significant large-scale developments. The market is projected to reach an estimated US$2.31 trillion by 2025, with the residential sector alone forecasted to account for US$1.64 trillion. Riyadh's real estate sector, in particular, is poised for continued expansion, with its property price index expected to increase from 105 in 2024 to a range of 107-110 in 2025.

The previous Cityscape Global 2024 event in Riyadh set a precedent, attracting 172,000 visitors and generating over US$61.3 billion in real estate transactions, further cementing Saudi Arabia's leadership in the global real estate sector. The upcoming 2025 event aims to build on this success, fostering new partnerships and driving investment across all segments of the real estate community.