The project focuses on improving tourism while advancing environmental sustainability in the UNESCO-listed area.
Saudi Arabia’s Historic Jeddah Waterfront Rehabilitation Project has entered its second phase, with construction underway on a 972-metre marine quay as part of broader efforts to restore Al Arbaeen Lagoon and revitalise the city’s historic waterfront.
The project, implemented under the Historic Jeddah Development Programme, is one of several key initiatives aimed at enhancing the area’s cultural and heritage value while reconnecting it with the Red Sea.
The current phase includes dredging and reshaping the Al Arbaeen Lagoon basin, constructing 490 metres of retaining seawalls, and developing supporting infrastructure in preparation for the project’s next operational stages.
The works also include environmental remediation and upgrades to marine infrastructure aimed at improving water quality, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the marine ecosystem, and enhancing the area’s tourism and recreational appeal.
Nearly one million square metres of the lagoon is being reshaped, alongside the construction of a 1,313-square-metre elevated platform supported by pillars to better integrate the waterfront with the surrounding urban landscape.
The rehabilitation project is being implemented in three phases, culminating in the development of integrated urban and leisure facilities, including yacht marinas, green spaces, pedestrian bridges, and public amenities.
The project has recently exceeded one million safe work hours, achieved by a workforce of 690 employees and workers, reflecting its strong commitment to occupational safety standards.
The development is expected to further reinforce Historic Jeddah’s position as a global cultural and tourism destination while supporting the Kingdom’s broader sustainable urban development objectives.
