Riyadh is set to host the highly anticipated Cityscape Global 2025 from November 17–20 at the Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham, showcasing the booming Saudi real estate sector. Following a remarkable $61 billion in deals during last year’s event, Cityscape Global has quickly become a pivotal platform for international real estate professionals and investors. With the theme “The Future of Urban Living,” this exhibition promises to attract a diverse range of participants, emphasizing Saudi Arabia‘s commitment to shaping a progressive urban landscape.
Cityscape Global 2025 in Riyadh
Cityscape Global is expected to draw more than 172,000 attendees from across the real estate spectrum. The event will feature over 450 exhibitors and 500 leading speakers, providing a comprehensive view of the innovations and trends shaping the industry. In 2024 alone, more than 20,000 international delegates from 121 countries participated, along with over 70 global developers showcasing their projects. This growing engagement highlights the increasing global significance of the Saudi real estate sector.
Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail remarked, “The 2025 edition of Cityscape Global represents a significant opportunity to forge new partnerships and strengthen collaboration as we pursue the ambitious objectives of Vision 2030.” He emphasized that the event is critical to fostering integrated urban communities, enhancing the quality of life for citizens and residents, and driving sustainable economic growth within Saudi Arabia.
The Cityscape Global event serves as a key indicator of the Saudi real estate industry’s evolution in line with Vision 2030. The 2025 edition will focus on several strategic areas:
- Forge new partnerships: Dedicated VIP networking streams will cater specifically to institutional investors and global developers.
- Drive innovation: The Future of Living Summit will highlight advances in AI, PropTech, and sustainable urban design, crucial for developing smarter cities.
- Bridge disciplines: The DnA (Developers & Architects) Stage will provide insights into human-centric planning, sustainable retrofits, and pioneering construction techniques.
- Empower startups: The Innovation Arena will host the Cityscape Innovation Challenge and Future Leaders Hackathon, showcasing next-generation technologies in real estate.
Faisal Al-Khamisi, Chairman of the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones, and a founding partner of Tahaluf, stated, “This year, we aim to leverage the outstanding successes achieved by Cityscape Global in its previous editions.” He noted the remarkable transactions recorded in 2024, with total deals exceeding $61 billion and participation from 121 countries, underscoring the exhibition’s importance as a premier platform for real estate business opportunities.
In addition to Cityscape Global, ESTAAD will run concurrently, connecting various sectors of the sports and entertainment infrastructure ecosystem. This initiative offers valuable insights from sports federations, event organizers, Olympic committees, celebrity athletes, top architects, and venue operators. The third edition promises impressive global participation, featuring prominent countries such as the United States, China, India, the United Kingdom, Italy, the UAE, Qatar, and Jordan, all demonstrating the extensive reach and impact of Saudi real estate.