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Project Description

Uplifting of Dahab Square – Jeddah Old City

The contract was awarded to FSA to commence the uplifting works at the historical area in Al dahab square at al Balad (Jeddah). Works include the upgrading the existing roads, pavements and landscape, in addition to the upgrade of certain shops and building’s façade, and erecting two new buildings to serve for upcoming events. Scope includes immense infrastructure works underground, along with all utility diversions and MEP works. Traffic diversion and provisional roads are included in the scope.

Project details

Project:

Uplifting of Dahab Square – Jeddah Old City

Client:

Ministry of Culture

Consultant:

Zuhair Fayez Partnership (ZFP)

Location:

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Infrastructure and public realm , Heritage

Contract Value:

98,186,720 SAR

Project Start:

June, 2021

Project Completion:

11 Months
June, 2022

Project Description

Historic Quarter of Al Daho in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia within the approximately 6 hectares site, Located in the heart of Riyadh bounded by roads King Faisal street (east), Mohammad Ibrahim street (west), Thumeri street (north) and Tariq Ibn-Zaid street (south).

The Al Daho Quarter represents the largest remaining portion of the original walled city of Riyadh from the Second Saudi Period (1824-1880). The city during that period was a dense network of narrow streets formed by two-three story mud structures.

The principal objective of this project is to rebuild, restore and preserve the history and heritage of this period and provide a viable re-sue strategy for the land.

Tag: Heritage

Uplifting of Dahab Square – Jeddah Old City