As Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects transition from blueprints to reality, global investor attention is intensifying on the Kingdom’s vast opportunities. Answering this demand, Cityscape Global, the world’s largest real estate event, returns to Riyadh this December. It will unveil Capitals by Cityscape Global, a new, high-powered platform designed to connect trillions of dollars in global capital with the developers and masterplans shaping the future of Saudi Arabia and beyond. This premier gathering is a must-attend for investors, developers, and policymakers looking to engage with one of the most active development markets on the planet.
Event Details
- What: The world’s largest real estate exhibition and conference.
- When: December 9-12, 2026.
- Where: Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham, Saudi Arabia.
- Focus Areas: Real Estate Investment, Giga-Projects, Hospitality, Urban Development, PropTech.
About The Event
Cityscape Global is the definitive event for real estate, attracting a global audience to the heart of Saudi Arabia’s transformation. The previous edition was a monumental success, drawing over 164,000 visits from more than 120 countries and generating a staggering USD 63 billion in onsite property transactions and strategic deals. The event serves as a critical nexus for Vision 2030, showcasing the large-scale developments in housing, hospitality, and mixed-use destinations. As Brian Higgins, Founder of King Street Capital Management, aptly observed, “Cityscape Global is like Davos for real estate.”
Introducing Capitals by Cityscape Global
Building on the tremendous success of its Institutional Investor Programme—which grew 85% year-on-year—the 2026 event introduces Capitals by Cityscape Global. This enhanced platform is engineered to connect capital directly with opportunity. It broadens its reach beyond institutional investors to include investment banks, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Participants will gain unparalleled access through concierge-led introductions, curated one-to-one meetings, private site visits to major developments, and targeted matchmaking services.
What to Expect
- Investment-Focused Conference: Day one will be dedicated to the investment agenda, with discussions on macroeconomic trends, capital flows into high-growth markets, infrastructure-led development, and alternative asset classes like data centres and digital infrastructure.
- Global Exhibition: Explore groundbreaking projects from leading local and international developers. The last event featured 206 developers from 42 countries, providing a comprehensive view of the global real estate landscape.
- High-Caliber Networking: Connect with senior decision-makers from across the investment and development spectrum. The previous event facilitated 474 curated one-to-one meetings, connecting trillions in capital with tangible opportunities.
- Exclusive Site Visits: Gain firsthand insight into the Kingdom’s most ambitious projects through private, curated tours of major developments.
Featured Speakers
While the full 2024 speaker list is yet to be announced, the event consistently attracts top-tier global leaders. The previous edition brought together 173 senior leaders from investment powerhouses, including:
- BlackRock
- Brookfield
- UBS
- PGIM
- King Street Capital Management
- Hines
About The Organizers
Cityscape Global is organized by Tahaluf, a strategic joint venture between Informa PLC, the world’s largest events company, and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP). This partnership aims to develop world-class events for Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing technology and lifestyle sectors.
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