Diriyah Company said on Wednesday that it has signed an approximately $244 million (SAR917 million) joint venture contract for the development of the Grand Mosque in Diriyah’s second phase with AlMajal AlArabi Group and MAN Enterprise AlSaudia LLC.
Designed by award-winning firm X Architects, the mosque will accommodate 11,400 worshippers, up to 5,240 worshippers indoors and 6,160 outdoors, across a gross floor area of 12,320 square meters, said Diriyah in a statement.
"The Grand Mosque in the second phase of the Diriyah masterplan will become a proud symbol of an urban development that is being built around the historic birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," it added, saying that its plaza will host community prayers for significant occasions, such as Eid and Ramadan.
The mosque will also serve as a gathering space for community events, including book fairs, cultural activities, and local produce markets on Fridays and weekends. It will include separate male and female prayer halls, ablution areas, a library overlooking Wadi Hanifah, and facility management offices.
The Diriyah’s Grand Mosque will feature a unique architectural style that integrates modern engineering with Najdi-inspired design, featuring distinctive façades, iconic architecture, and an elegant interior design.
In line with all assets across the Diriyah development area, the Grand Mosque in Diriyah’s second phase is designed to achieve LEED Gold and Mostadam Gold green building certification. "This will be helped by its use of a 3D mesh which allows ample natural sunlight to enter the building while reducing heat impact, ensuring comfort within the prayer hall," said the statement.
The mosque will also be fully integrated into Diriyah’s smart city infrastructure, with water supply, irrigation, power consumption, LEED and Mostadam monitoring, Fire and Life Safety (FLS), and security systems all connected to the central Diriyah Operations Center.
Diriyah Company Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo said: "The Grand Mosque in Diriyah’s second phase will be a landmark place of worship through its serene Najdi-inspired design."
The Grand Mosque in the second phase of the Diriyah masterplan will be one of 31 mosques planned for Diriyah, contributing to 74,300 square meters of dedicated religious space.
Developed on the outskirts of Riyadh, Diriyah is one of Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). "The integrated urban development project aims to build homes for an estimated 100,000 people, create over 180,000 jobs, attract 50 million visits annually by 2030, and contribute nearly $18.6 billion directly to Saudi Arabia’s GDP," said the statement.
