

madinah gate
Typology
Retail / Leisure & Hospitality
Place
Madinah, KSA
Date
2021 - 2025
Size
82,000 sqm
Client
Knowledge Economic City
Status
Completed
Role
*Design Architect
*Under Prior Association with DLR Group
as Lead Designer and Studio Director 2017-2025
The vision for Madinah Gate was to establish a new urban landmark that seamlessly blends functionality, spirituality, and community. As a gateway mixed-use development, its purpose was to enhance the infrastructure surrounding the Prophet’s Mosque by providing essential support services for pilgrims and the local community. This included carefully considered spaces for retail, hospitality, and leisure that would not only serve immediate practical needs but also elevate the visitor experience. Acting as a catalyst for future development, the project was envisioned as more than a commercial hub—it was intended to become a cultural and civic anchor supporting Madinah’s growing role as a global destination for faith, learning, and heritage.
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Balancing modernity with tradition was the central design challenge. Creating an entertainment and retail destination near one of Islam’s most sacred sites required sensitivity, authenticity, and deep respect for the spiritual context.

