Saudi Arabia’s ambitious New Murabba development, a flagship project under the kingdom’s Vision 2030, is transitioning from initial site preparation to visible physical construction, according to its developers, New Murabba Development Company, a PIF owned company.

The project, which is set to occupy 19 sq km in northwestern Riyadh, is designed to serve as the world’s largest modern downtown, anchored by the centrepiece “Mukaab”. Plans for this massive 400-m cube-shaped structure, however, seem to have been shelved in line with PIF’s new strategy.

According to New Murabba’s LinkedIn posts, the development company is currently executing a strategic phasing plan to establish core public infrastructure before scaling broader urban operations. 

CEO Michael Dyke last month (April) visited the site to review progress on the first two public-facing assets:

Linear Park: The first phase of this development is nearing completion, with progress reaching 70 per cent completion. This park is intended to serve as a key entry point, beginning to open the destination to the public.

Experience Centre: Delivery of this facility is more than halfway complete. It is designed to provide stakeholders and the public with a first look at the masterplanned vision and the future of the district.

The project continues to emphasise safety and rapid development, building upon earlier achievements such as the excavation of over 10 million cu m of earth for the primary site.