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Jeddah Central

Jeddah Central

Project to develop central Jeddah

Jeddah Central (Arabic: وسط جدة) is a planned urban development project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Jeddah Central project is developed by Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC), one of companies founded by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. The $20 billion project was officially announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in December 2021. It will cover a total area of 5.7 km2.[2]

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As part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to diversify the Saudi economy away from oil, JCDC says that the project will create 25,000 jobs and contribute more than $12.5 billion to Saudi Arabia's national GDP by the year 2030.[3][4]

The project will go through 3 phases, with the first one set to be completed by the end of 2027.[5]

Background

Central Jeddah was officially announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on 17 December 2021 as part of Vision 2030.

The first phase of the project, which makes up 45%, is planned to be completed by the end 2027. This phase includes the stadium, oceanarium, and the opera house.

The second phase makes up 36% of the project, and is expected to be completed by the year 2030. This phase includes the museum, the library, and the wellness district.

The final phase, which will be completed after 2030, constitutes the remaining 19% of the project. This phase includes the art village and the coral bay.[6]

In February 2024, contracts worth $3.2 billion were awarded to construct the stadium, the opera house and the oceanarium. This includes the contract to implement the first phase of the infrastructure, which was awarded to China Harbour Engineering Company.[7]

Landmarks

Stadium

3D illustration of the Central Jeddah Stadium Design

The Jeddah Central Stadium is one of the various stadiums announced by Saudi Arabia to host international football competitions. This is one of the stadiums set to host games of both the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The stadium will have a capacity of 45,000 seats.[8][9]

In July 2022, JCDC announced that the stadium will be designed by GMP and urban development consultants Khatib and Alami.[10]

In January 2024, the contract to construct the stadium was awarded to Beijing-based China Railway Construction Corporation and SAMA contracting. The construction began in February of the same year. The stadium is expected to be inaugurated in 2026.[11]

Opera House

The Opera House is designed by Henning Larsen Architects, with the construction being awarded to Modern Building Leaders (MBL).[12][13]

Oceanarium and Coral Farm

Oceanarium and Coral Farm are designed by US-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and will feature underwater exhibits.[14] The construction contract was awarded to Modern Building Leaders (MBL).[15]

Museum

The museum will transform a desalination plant into an industrial museum that will introduce the industrial heritage of Jeddah and illustrate the process desalination. The museum is designed the London-based Heatherwick Studio. The museum will start welcoming guests by the year 2028.[16]

See also

References

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