Cityscape Saudi Arabia, an international real estate event, closed recently in Jeddah with more than SR14 billion ($3.75 billion) in onsite deals, 100 companies exhibiting on more than 10,000 sq mt of floor space.

The property event, which ran from June 14 to 16 at the Jeddah International Exhibition Centre, also attracted more than 8,500 visitors.

“To successfully launch a real estate event in the current economic climate is a testimony to the strength and the confidence shown not only the Saudi market but the Cityscape brand as well, “said Deep Marwaha, exhibition director, Cityscape Saudi Arabia.

Abdullah Al Khariji, member of the real estate committee at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jeddah, confirmed that two onsite deals were announced on the first day of the show, totaling SR12 billion.

In addition, Omar Al Jaroudi, chief executive officer of Shuaa Capital Saudi Arabia (SCSA), confirmed that the company was now in the final stages of providing financing solutions for investments worth SR2 billion in Saudi hospitality developments.

“Irrespective of the total size of the onsite orders, what it clearly demonstrates is that the Saudi real estate market is very much alive and well,” said Marwaha.

Cityscape Saudi Arabia is aimed at regional and international investors, real estate developers, government and development authorities, architects, designers, consultants and senior professionals involved in the real estate industry. It also provides an arena to showcase projects and network with investors and developers from around the world.

In addition the Cityscape Real Estate Awards, which took place on the opening night of the show, recognised exemplary contributions to architecture and real estate development throughout the Kingdom.

The awards were dominated by projects in Jeddah such as, King Abdullah Economic City, Al Andalus Mall and the architectural design excellence of Jeddah’s redevelopment master plan swept the board, having picked up top honours in four of the five award categories. – TradeArabia News Service