The Islamic World District is the cultural centrepiece of Knowledge Economic City — a connected, transit-oriented urban district where the cultures of the Islamic world are expressed through contemporary architecture and design. An urban rhythm told through culture.
At a glance
Scheme type: Mixed use — culture, hospitality, residential and retail in one walkable district.
Phase 1 key figures: 1,091 residential units · 5,141 hotel keys · 21,000 sqm retail GLA · 11,000 sqm of culture and museum space.
Connectivity: Adjacent to the Haramain High-Speed Railway and Bus Rapid Transit stations; about 8 minutes to the Prophet’s Mosque by car.
Official page: Islamic World District at madinahkec.com
About the Islamic World District
The district is designed as a true transit-oriented development with a hospitality-first rhythm: walkable living spaces, community-focused accommodation, mobility hubs, retail environments and a cultural layer of museums and public spaces. Pedestrian-friendly boulevards connect to the transit nodes, public plazas draw on Islamic architecture, and easy routes link hotels, services and Al Haram Al Nabawi.
The masterplan focuses on elevating the pilgrim and resident experience alike — efficient mobility, hospitality for different budgets and stay durations, and thoughtfully curated public spaces that celebrate Islamic identity.
Islamic World District in pictures
Images courtesy of Knowledge Economic City (madinahkec.com).
Properties for sale in the Islamic World District
We market residential property only. Within this mixed-use district, the residential offer is 1,091 units in Phase 1, alongside the hotels, retail and cultural space that make the address so distinctive. Verified residential listings open to international Muslim buyers will appear on this page as they are confirmed.
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