A Gateway to Vision 2030’s Urban Transformation.
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its ambitious Vision 2030 agenda, the Kingdom’s luxury real estate sector is redefining innovation, design, and urban living on a global scale. The 19th Edition Real Estate Development Summit, Saudi Arabia | Luxury Edition, set for 12 – 13 November 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah, will convene top developers, decision-makers, and innovators for an exclusive, invitation-only gathering spotlighting the Kingdom’s transformative progress.
What to Expect at the Summit
Designed as a catalyst for idea exchange and deal-making, the Summit offers:
- Targeted market insights and panel discussions led by investors, developers, designers, and thought‑leaders around innovation in construction, sustainability, and architectural design.
- High‑impact sessions such as Development and Investment Tracks, GBB Connect, Distributor Meet, and signature networking sessions enabling curated face‑to‑face meetings for between project holders and global suppliers.
- One of the highlights: the RICA Industry Choice Awards, celebrating excellence among visionaries shaping Saudi real estate, followed by a gala dinner.
Why Now? Vision 2030 and Saudi Mega‑Projects
This edition is set against the backdrop of Saudi Arabia’s sweeping urban transformation. Game‑changing initiatives and Giga Projects are reshaping the social and economic fabric of the country. Fuelled by Vision 2030 priorities: housing, tourism, and commercial growth, the demand is actively exceeding supply and driving ambitious megaprojects across the Kingdom. The Summit offers a rare window into the innovation and partnerships driving this growth.
Who Should Attend
This Summit is curated for:
- Investors, developers, owners, PPP decision‑makers, contractors
- Designers, architects, hospitality and retail operators, consultants
- Distributors, product manufacturers, and innovators keen to align with Saudi’s burgeoning real estate industry
Advanced, relationship‑driven meetings and curated sessions ensure participants can efficiently engage with the right partners at the right time.
Some of the confirmed key speakers include:
- Ravi Kumar Chandran, Founder & Managing Director –GBB Venture
- Jalal Al Kurdi, Commercial Director – HH Shaker
- Osan Ghaddaf, Founder and Creative Director – Artevo Consulting
- Pablo Vidarte, CEO – BIOO
- Kristina Zanic, Founder & CEO – Kristina Zanic Consultants
- Mira Alassaad, Deputy Head of Technical & Head of Interior Design – Dar Global
- Dharmali Kusumadi, SVP – Design & Business Development – Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts Pte Ltd
- Rachel Johnson, Managing Principal – Wimberly Interiors
- John Fekete, General Manager – CBRE Saudi Arabia
- Eng. Faisal bin Abdulrahman Alnasser, CEO – Al-Andalus
- Walid Almurshed, CEO – Quara Holding
- Khalid Hassan Al Gahtani, Chairman – Haka Group
- Mohammed Habis, CEO – Al Gharbia Development & Investment Company
- Arch. Mohammed K. Alduraibi, Managing Director – Oud Real Estate Company
- Waleed Al Rashdan, CEO – Arbah Capital
- Matthew Green, Head of Research – CBRE MENA
- Ibrahim Alalwan, Managing Director – Watheeq Capital
- Anas AlDowayan, CEO – Aldowayan Holding Company
Why the 19th Edition Matters
The upcoming 19th edition deepens the dialogue around mainstream growth, mega‑scale housing, commercial, and urban developments across the Kingdom. Following the 17th Europe Edition hosted in Lisbon in June 2025, which introduced European suppliers to Saudi developers, the Jeddah event reconnects key global stakeholders with decision‑makers on their home turf.
The 19th Real Estate Development Summit Saudi Arabia – Luxury Edition is more than an event, it is a strategic platform where global capital, regional insight, and visionary projects converge. Scheduled for 12 – 13 November 2025, it promises to unlock opportunities aligned with Vision 2030 and shape the real estate landscape of tomorrow.
Whether your focus is investment, construction, innovation, or lifestyle infrastructure, this is the gathering where partnerships are forged and deals are born.
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