Saudi Arabia is filled with marvellous megaprojects. Now, Diriyah has unveiled the design for the new multipurpose venue, The Arena in Diriyah. Located on the outskirts of Riyadh, the 20,000-seat venue will host cultural, entertainment and sports events.
The Arena in Diriyah is part of a $63.2 billion masterplan to transform Diriyah. The development has been designed by the British company, HKS Architects. Covering 76,000 square metres, the venue aims to attract visitors from around the world.
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Drawing inspiration from the surrounding natural geology, The Arena in Diriyah combines traditional Najdi architecture with state-of-the-art features. So, whatever seat you are in, you can experience optimal acoustics and viewing angles. The arena will also be home to a shopping and dining district. Plus, the outdoor plaza will include live performances, pop-up shows and an urban park for residents and visitors.
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Group CEO of Diriyah Company, Jerry Inzerillo, explained: “The Arena in Diriyah is a cornerstone element of our mission to blend tradition with innovation. It exemplifies Diriyah’s unique lifestyle offering that harmonizes community, culture, and natural connection, setting a new standard for world-class destinations rooted in Saudi heritage.”
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HKS Architects’ lead architect, Alex Thomas, added: “We are exceptionally proud to be a part of this project. The architecture rises from the landscape as a series of monoliths, evoking local geological formations and alluding to ancient Nadji forts and palaces that have animated and lit ‘digital waterfalls’. The visual energy of the waterfalls serves as a beacon, drawing guests to the dynamic experience inside.”
- GO: Visit https://www.diriyah.sa/en for more information.
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