Seef Properties, a leading Bahrain-based developer, has announced that it has started the design phase of its inaugural project in Saudi Arabia, a 78,000-sq-m mixed-use development in Dammam.

The project, being developed in partnership with Majd Investment Company, marks Seef’s entry into the Saudi market and is part of its regional expansion strategy to boost shareholder value and diversify its portfolio, the company said.

It will feature residential, commercial, hospitality and entertainment components, including retail outlets, hotel services, and a family entertainment centre.

With the project now in the design phase, a team of leading international and local consultancy firms has been appointed to oversee its development.

Benoy, a global architecture firm, will handle the masterplan, architectural, and interior design work, while Bahrain-based Mohamed Salahuddin Consulting Engineering Bureau (MSCEB) will provide all engineering design services and supervise on-site construction.

Cracknell Landscape Design, a renowned urban design and planning firm, will be responsible for designing the project’s green and outdoor spaces, said from Seef Properties. Impact Consulting Engineers will serve as the appointed architectural engineering office responsible for securing official approvals. Mashari Al Shathri Engineering Consultants (MISSION), a Saudi firm, will conduct the traffic studies, while Haj Gulf, a specialist in project and cost management, will be overseeing the project and cost management services.

According to Seef, the development is one of the most significant initiatives in the Eastern Province, aiming to create an integrated destination featuring residential, commercial, entertainment, and office facilities built to the highest standards.

“This step reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality projects with a positive impact that support economic and social development, especially in the Saudi market,” remarked its CEO Ahmed Yusuf.

“Advancing the project to the detailed design phase is a key milestone in realising our vision of developing innovative urban destinations. We will continue to leverage our expertise, in collaboration with Majd Investment Company, to deliver a project that sets a benchmark for enhancing the investment environment and creating added value for the region,” he stated.