ARTDOM Riyadh 2026 to Launch First Curated Design Map of Saudi Arabia
On 20-21 October, Saudi Arabia will solidify its position as a global design center with ARTDOM Riyadh 2026. Building on last year's inaugural event, this year's gathering will include a larger exhibition, an international congress, and participation from over 6,000 design professionals. A key feature is the ARTDOM Design Map Saudi Arabia, developed in collaboration with ARCHINET, which highlights the Kingdom's premier public spaces assessed by an international jury, with winners revealed during the event. The congress will explore shifts in architecture, design, and real estate across the Middle East, focusing on Vision 2030 and future urban developments. Prominent speakers will include OMRANIA by Egis, alongside an ambassador network featuring notable figures like Giulio Cappellini and Hany Saad, which is set to expand for 2026.
Key facts
- ARTDOM Riyadh 2026 will take place on 20-21 October in Saudi Arabia.
- The event will feature an expanded exhibition, an international congress, and over 6,000 professionals.
- The ARTDOM Design Map Saudi Arabia is a new initiative to create a curated reference of the Kingdom's public spaces.
- The design map is developed in collaboration with ARCHINET.
- Projects will be evaluated across six categories: restaurants, hotels, museums & art galleries, wellness & spa destinations, landmark architecture projects, and furniture showrooms.
- Winners will be announced during the event.
- The congress will include discussions on Vision 2030 and the future of cities.
- A session called 'Building the Bridges' will focus on Saudi-Russia cooperation.
- Past ambassadors include Giulio Cappellini, Rossana Orlandi, Draga & Aurel, Hany Saad, Arwa Alneami, Iman Abuljadayel, and Lissa Carmona.
- The event is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 investments in architecture, hospitality, and cultural infrastructure.
Entities
Artists
- Giulio Cappellini
- Rossana Orlandi
- Draga & Aurel
- Hany Saad
- Arwa Alneami
- Iman Abuljadayel
- Lissa Carmona
Institutions
- ARTDOM
- ARCHINET
- OMRANIA by Egis
- DesignWanted
Locations
- Saudi Arabia
- Riyadh
- Russia