ROSHN Riyadh: Bridging Innovation & Community in Saudi Housing

Renowned as Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset real estate developer, Roshn develops modern real estate projects across Saudi Arabia, focused on creating vibrant, integrated communities. Their housing solutions aim to enhance the quality of life for tenants and foster stronger connections between people and their surroundings. 

Roshn Group is a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. They primarily focus on creating sustainable residential communities across the country featuring green public spaces, modern infrastructure, and constant support for social, environmental, and cultural initiatives. 

Roshn Group Project Highlights

Roshn’s projects play a crucial role as a broader part of the Vision 2030’s giga-project portfolio. These include, but are not limited to, economic diversification and growth by enabling the private sector, boosting local economies, and creating job and investment opportunities. Their portfolios include: 

• Mixed-use residential communities

• Commercial properties, including offices and hotels

• Schools

• Healthcare facilities

• Mosques

• Logistics hubs

The projects are focused on developing fully integrated neighbourhoods and communities that include all amenities and services spread across various regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

Roshn projects are planned out on a ten-year government action plan that adheres to the highest standards of construction, planning, and design. It primarily takes inspiration from Saudi local heritage while embracing modern lifestyle values. 

As another part of its strategy, Roshn Group is also expanding its expertise into sectors like retail, with developments like the “Roshn Front”, a commercial destination for shopping and entertainment. 

They also take a key role in supporting sports developments with the “Roshn stadium” in Riyadh and the “Aramco stadium” in Al Khobar. They are both set to host matches during the 2034 FIFA World Cup. 

Roshn is transforming Saudi Arabia’s real estate landscape by developing sustainable, innovative communities that blend modern living with cultural heritage, supporting the goals of Vision 2030.

The Vision 

Roshn projects aim to shape 200 million square metres of interconnected real estate developments, aspirational communities, and vibrant destinations in the country, inspired by the local heritage and driven by sustainability and innovation. 

This largest mixed-use developer also focuses on increasing Saudi citizen ownership to 70 per cent, supporting the Vision 2030 goals. Through this, they hope to improve the quality of life and create job opportunities across different regions in the country. 

By 2030, ROSHN aims to develop over 400,000 homes, 1,000 kindergartens and schools, and over 700 mosques. As with their housing solutions, they are concentrating on enabling various segments of society to access residential units tailored to meet different lifestyles and needs. 

Project initiatives presented by Rosh Group are targeted at developing large neighbourhoods in nine cities across the kingdom, distributed among four administrative regions, such as Riyadh, Makkah, Asir, and the Eastern Province.

Objectives of Roshn 

• To become one of the most versatile and diverse mixed-use project developers globally 

• Position the brand as a pioneer in owning and managing assets 

• Ensure effective leadership in delivering and managing projects 

• Boost innovation and meaningful transformation in the real estate sector 

• Offer high-quality investment opportunities 

• Achieve regional leadership in ESG practices within  real estate

Roshn Group is one of Saudi Arabia’s largest real estate developers, leading the way in creating sustainable, innovative communities that support the country’s Vision 2030 ambitions.

Key Projects in Roshn

• SEDRA 

Launched in 2021, SEDRA is a 20-million-square-metre community in Riyadh that has already delivered homes ahead of schedule. As ROSHN’s flagship development, it reflects a strong commitment to sustainability, incorporating advanced insulation, solar water heaters, and energy-efficient air-conditioning systems.

• ALAROUS

 Located in Jeddah, ALAROUS spans 4 million square metres and features over 18,000 residential units. It forms part of ROSHN’s wider mission to enhance urban living with modern amenities set within environmentally sustainable surroundings.

• WAREFA 

Enhancing Riyadh’s vibrant Al Janadriyyah district, WAREFA covers 1.4 million square metres and will comprise more than 2,000 residential units. Offering a variety of housing types, it is designed to promote diversity, connectivity, and overall liveability.

• ALFULWA 

In the Eastern Province, ALFULWA stretches across 10.8 million square metres and includes over 18,000 units. This integrated community is envisioned as a green and sustainable haven, complete with landscaped open spaces and tree-lined pathways.

Roshn  Partners

Roshn Group cooperates with real estate developers, local contractors, and national companies. They form strategic partnerships with these groups that share a common vision, values, and meet the expectations of the local community to offer integrated and functional residential neighbourhoods.  

Roshn also works in collaboration with renowned international partners such as:

• AECOM

• Foster + Partners

• WSP Global Inc.

• Siemens

• Arup

• Larsen & Toubro

• Katerra

• Deloitte

• Buro Happold

• Mott MacDonald

The real-estate developer is granted the lands that are exclusively dedicated to the development and construction of neighbourhoods and housing communities. Rosh group projects are funded through the sale of housing units and cooperation with private sector real estate developers and investors. 

They are also primarily supported by the PIF, as they are an active participant in the growth of the local economy through the revenues generated for the PIF. 

Opportunities for International Companies with ROSHN

Construction and Infrastructure

They can be involved in the development of commercial spaces, residential units, public infrastructure, and other integrated systems for utilities, transportation, and communication.

Real Estate Development

International companies can be part of the development of high-quality housing units, office spaces, commercial centres, and retail complexes. 

Technology & Innovation

With Saudi Arabia increasingly embracing digital transformation, there are many opportunities to provide innovative solutions for digital infrastructure, including areas such as IoT, AI, and cybersecurity. 

Energy & Sustainability

Companies specialising in wind, solar, and other forms of renewable energy sources can support sustainability goals for Roshn. 

Roshn plans to invest over SAR 350 billion ($93.3 billion) over the next decade, creating communities housing over 1.5 million people from all income groups.

Contributions to the Economy and Society

The projects delivered by the Roshn group are not only transforming the urban landscape but also contributing significantly to the economy and society at large. It is also supporting the creation of new jobs and boosting local economies. 

The group’s commitment to sustainability and innovation is also closely aligned with the broader goals of Vision 2030, which is to diversify the economy and reduce the country’s dependence on the oil sector.