Dar Global, Mouawad Announce $234.6 Million Luxury Residential Project in Riyadh

An imaginary drawing of the joint project between Dar Global Real Estate and Mouawad (Asharq Al-Awsat)
An imaginary drawing of the joint project between Dar Global Real Estate and Mouawad (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Dar Global, Mouawad Announce $234.6 Million Luxury Residential Project in Riyadh

An imaginary drawing of the joint project between Dar Global Real Estate and Mouawad (Asharq Al-Awsat)
An imaginary drawing of the joint project between Dar Global Real Estate and Mouawad (Asharq Al-Awsat)

London-listed real estate company, Dar Global, has partnered with luxury jeweler Mouawad to launch a SAR880 million ($234.6 million) residential project near the World Expo 2030 in the northern part of the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
The development marks Dar Global’s entry into the Saudi market and Mouawad’s expansion into luxury real estate, the company said in a statement.
The project is set for completion in Q4 2026. It will comprise 200 residential villas designed to become one of Riyadh’s most prestigious addresses and to blend the expertise of Dar Global in the field of real estate with Mouawad’s legacy.
Property owners with investments of SAR 4 million ($1.06 million) or more will be granted the Real Estate Owner Residency, a statement from Dar Global said.
This initiative aims to attract international investors and enhance Riyadh’s status as a global luxury destination.
Ziad El Chaar, CEO of Dar Global said, “This is a proud moment for Dar Global as we bring our international expertise and high standards of living to the Saudi market. Our partnership with Mouawad, a brand synonymous with diamonds, luxury and artistic craftsmanship, is an embodiment of our shared vision to offer a unique, globally-inspired living experience in Riyadh.”
He added, “We aspire for this project to stand as a benchmark of luxury and elegance, much like the renowned Bulgari Residences. It underscores our commitment to enhancing the Kingdom’s real estate offering with developments that stand at the intersection of modernity, elegance, and timeless design.”
Pascal Mouawad, Fourth Generation Co-Guardian of Mouawad said that, “For more than a century, Mouawad has long been a hallmark of luxury and enduring elegance.”
He noted, “Our collaboration with Dar Global enables us to expand our legacy into the realm of branded residences, infusing our unique identity into prestigious developments around the world. We believe this milestone will set a new standard for luxury living in the real estate market.”
For Dar Global, the project is part of a broader strategy to introduce international luxury standards to Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector.
With a proven track record across the Middle East and Europe, Dar Global is committed to introducing internationally recognized standards of luxury to Saudi Arabia.

 

 



Gold Slips, Heads for Worst Week in Six Months on Easing Trade Tensions

A 12.441 kg gold bar sits amongst one kilogram gold cast bars with 99.99% purity ready for sale at the ABC Refinery in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
A 12.441 kg gold bar sits amongst one kilogram gold cast bars with 99.99% purity ready for sale at the ABC Refinery in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
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Gold Slips, Heads for Worst Week in Six Months on Easing Trade Tensions

A 12.441 kg gold bar sits amongst one kilogram gold cast bars with 99.99% purity ready for sale at the ABC Refinery in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
A 12.441 kg gold bar sits amongst one kilogram gold cast bars with 99.99% purity ready for sale at the ABC Refinery in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Gold prices slipped more than 1% on Friday and were heading for their worst week in six months, as an overall higher dollar and a temporary US-China trade agreement dented demand for the safe-haven metal among investors.

Spot gold was down 0.9% to $3,210.19 an ounce as of 0933 GMT. Bullion has lost more than 3% so far this week and is set for its worst weekly performance since November 2024.

US gold futures fell 0.4% to $3,213.60.

"We've gone through a week where there have been optimistic signals in terms of trade negotiations and we have seen the dollar appreciate on the course, which is weighing on gold prices," said Nitesh Shah, commodities strategist at WisdomTree.

Earlier this week, the US and China agreed to temporarily slash the harsh tit-for-tat tariffs imposed in April, lifting sentiment in the wider financial markets.

The dollar index was subdued on the day, but was heading for its fourth straight weekly gain, making gold less attractive for other currency holders.

Gold, used as a safe store of value during times of political and financial uncertainty, scaled an all-time high of $3,500.05 per ounce last month, boosted by central bank buying, tariff war fears and strong investment demand.

Offering some respite to gold, signs of slowing inflation and weaker-than-expected economic data in the United States this week cemented bets of more Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.

Non-yielding gold tends to thrive in a low-rate environment.

"On the plus side, gold price dips continue to attract buyers, which shows that the precious metal remains a favored asset, with the global growth and inflation outlooks still looking rather murky," said KCM Trade Chief Market Analyst Tim Waterer.

Elsewhere, spot silver dipped 1.2% to $32.28 an ounce, platinum eased 0.4% to $985.30 and palladium lost 1% to $958.56.