01 January 2024

Diriyah Company has announced plans for the Royal Diriyah Opera House, a first-of-its-kind project in the kingdom.

Encompassing a 45,000-sq-m area, the opera house will be located near the Unesco World Heritage Site of At Turaif in Riyadh’s Diriyah area. It will be built by Diriyah Company and operated by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), the entity leading growth and development efforts in the Saudi capital city.

Diriyah said the new opera house will serve as a platform for a diverse programme of cultural performances.

The announcement was made during Diriyah Company’s Bashayer 2023 Event that also witnessed the unveiling of a strategic partnership with the world-renowned architectural firm Snøhetta to design the Royal Diriyah Opera House. The Riyadh-based Syn Architects also contributed to the design, infusing the project with local expertise and a deep understanding of the region’s architectural heritage. A testament to the kingdom’s commitment to celebrating its rich culture and heritage, the Royal Diriyah Opera House will be a key element of the second phase of the Diriyah masterplan.

Informed by Najdi-style architecture, characterised by its intricate details and mudbrick-inspired construction method, the opera house’s design will create a seamless blend of heritage and innovation.  

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