Apple has executed a lease to open an iconic flagship retailer in Diriyah Sq., marking a serious milestone within the growth of one in every of Saudi Arabia’s most vital way of life and retail districts.
The announcement underscores the rising worldwide curiosity in Diriyah, residence to the UNESCO World Heritage website At-Turaif.
The settlement follows Apple’s current affirmation that it’s going to introduce the primary of a number of flagship Apple Retailer areas throughout Saudi Arabia beginning in 2026.
Apple Retailer in Diriyah Sq.
The Diriyah Sq. flagship will open later, strengthening the model’s footprint within the Kingdom as Diriyah continues its transformation right into a premier world vacation spot.
Diriyah Firm Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo mentioned: “Having this iconic flagship retailer within the coronary heart of Diriyah Sq. is an unimaginable milestone for Diriyah, the Metropolis of Earth, and for Apple as one in every of our most esteemed retail companions.”
The partnership displays Diriyah Sq.’s emergence as Saudi Arabia’s main way of life and retail hub, the place world manufacturers function alongside genuine Saudi heritage and cultural property.
Diriyah, the $63.2bn built-in city growth, has now awarded greater than $27bn in building contracts. As soon as full, Diriyah will contribute roughly $18.6bn (SR70bn) on to the Kingdom’s GDP, create greater than 180,000 jobs and develop into residence to an estimated 100,000 residents.
The event spans cultural, business and leisure choices, together with museums, purchasing districts, a college, the Royal Diriyah Opera Home, the Diriyah Enviornment, and practically 40 world-class resorts and resorts throughout its two primary masterplans.
It’ll additionally function the Royal Golf Membership and Wadi Safar, residence to a Greg Norman–designed championship golf course, alongside the Royal Equestrian and Polo Membership at Wadi Safar.
