Saudi Arabia's Ardara Launches Early Construction of First Phase of AlWadi Mixed-Use Development Project in Abha

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On November 10, Ardara, a real estate development company under Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched early-stage construction of the first cluster of the AlWadi mixed-use development project in Abha, Aseer Province. Saudi Al Jazeera Contracting Company (Sajco) is responsible for drainage works, while Dar Al Riyadh undertakes project management and supervision of infrastructure works. The entire development project covers an area of approximately 2.5 million square meters, with a planned total gross floor area of approximately 2.02 million square meters.

The works launched this time are part of the early-stage construction of the first development cluster of the AlWadi project. The construction scope confirmed so far includes drainage facility construction. Dar Al Riyadh is responsible for infrastructure project management and construction supervision, Parsons is undertaking infrastructure design, and OBMI is responsible for architectural design and public space design.

The overall master plan of the AlWadi project comprises 5 distinctive development districts, covering residential, hospitality, commercial retail, office, and leisure and entertainment facilities. According to the development plan, the project will build 7,306 apartments, 90 villas and townhouses, and 2,783 hotel rooms. Among the commercial and public supporting land, retail and dining space totals approximately 154,100 square meters, office space approximately 64,200 square meters, and leisure and entertainment facilities approximately 59,100 square meters.

The infrastructure plan also includes approximately 16 kilometers of waterfront space and 17 kilometers of pedestrian, cycling, and sports trails, with more than 30% of the project area dedicated to green spaces and open areas. Each development district will be equipped with residential, hospitality, commercial, and public activity facilities, with architectural design incorporating the traditional architectural style and local cultural elements of Saudi Arabia's Aseer region.

AlWadi is Ardara's flagship development project in Saudi Arabia's Aseer region. The project was initially announced on October 16, 2023, by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, positioned as an urban mixed-use destination integrating residential, tourism, commercial, and leisure facilities. With the first cluster now entering the early construction phase, subsequent construction will gradually roll out residential and supporting infrastructure works.