Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City has commenced construction activities on the 680,000m2 (68ha) Al Mishraq, the city’s central and second largest zone .
Al Mishraq will be a diverse, vibrant hub connecting the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City with social activities and dynamic workplaces. Residential areas, public amenities, and flexible workplaces will be integrated to create a vibrant work-live-play environment.
David Henry, CEO of Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City, said: “Al Mishraq lies at the heart of the city. It will be a laboratory for innovation and creativity, inspiring residents, visitors, and businesses.
“The development of Al Mishraq will align with the wider goals of the City, embodying sustainability and smart technology, while nurturing future young Saudi leaders.”
Designed by architecture practice CallisonRTKL, the mega development features contemporary Salmani architecture and is modelled as a livable outdoor ecosystem. When complete, Al Mishraq will be a human-centered, linear open space.
While supporting the retail sector in the kingdom, Al Mishraq will feature the Central Spine, a unique shaded pedestrian zone that integrates the latest environmentally conscious shading and cooling technologies, including a series of active cooling wind towers, to enhance thermal comfort for pedestrians, all year round.
The architecture of the Central Spine has been inspired by both Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage and its bright future, representing the kingdom’s rapid transition to the future while honoring its past.
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City’s Al Mishraq will also include creative institutes that will display artwork in public spaces.
The first phase of Al Mishraq will develop 105,000m2 of retail, residential, incubator, and office space along with an 8-screen, 900-seat cinema, and 1,500 underground smart parking spaces which will be integrated with the city’s mobile app allowing drivers to search for the closest available parking space.
The recently announced new headquarters of Manga Productions, a subsidiary of Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk” which produces animations, video games and comics, will be located in Al Mishraq. Tamimi Markets will also open a Natural and Organic market in Al Mishraq zone.
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City will be the first of its kind in the world and is located in Irqah neighborhood, adjacent to Wadi Hanifa, on an area spreading over 3.4m2.
