Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province is entering a defining phase of growth, marked by a surge of construction activity across transport, tourism, industrial and real estate sectors. The scale and diversity of ongoing projects reflect not only the region’s strategic economic role, but also its accelerating transformation under Vision 2030.
Saudi Aramco’s ambitious stadium project in Al Khobar is progressing at pace, with more than 12,000 workers now active on-site as the energy major accelerates work toward its 2026 completion target. Once delivered, the 47,000-seat venue will become the primary home of the Aramco-owned Al-Qadsiah Club.
A SAR7.3 billion ($1.95 billion) landmark is rising in Al Khobar, blending traditional Saudi heritage with futuristic retail concepts to create a premier mixed-use destination. In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, The Avenues – Khobar is rapidly taking shape.
Saudi Global Ports (SGP), a leading port operator and partner of the region’s ports and logistics ecosystem, has formally inaugurated a major berth expansion at King Abdulaziz Port Dammam (KAPD) and broken ground on a new integrated logistics zone.
In a bold move to redefine urban living in the Eastern Province, Refad Real Estate Investment and Development recently unveiled plans for Miraf District, a pioneering 200,000-sq-m mixed-use landmark strategically positioned along King Faisal Road with sweeping views over Al Khobar’s Corniche and downtown.
The Eastern Province Mayoralty, in partnership with Thailand’s Vega Intertrade & Exhibitions, has recently completed the first phase of the Global City Dammam project, a flagship cultural, entertainment, and commercial destination that forms part of Saudi Vision 2030’s tourism and quality-of-life initiatives.
As Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf accelerate delivery of complex mega-projects under ambitious national transformation programmes, ALUPCO’s Façade International Architectural Systems is strengthening its position as an engineering-led supplier that supports the entire building envelope lifecycle.