Overview
The Islamic World District (IWD) is a major mixed-use destination development within Knowledge Economic City in Madinah. The masterplan spans approximately 900,000 sqm and is anchored directly to the Haramain High-Speed Rail station, making it one of the most connected addresses in Saudi Arabia.
The district is primarily a hospitality and cultural destination, with planned capacity for approximately 14,000 hotel keys at full build-out, alongside an interactive museum, retail, and an extensive dining and retail offer. A residential apartment component of up to 1,800 units is included, with an early phase of approximately 743 units. Buyers should confirm which residential units are currently released for individual purchase.
The Islamic World District sits within the KEC masterplan, which is a designated REGA-approved foreign-ownership zone. Under the January 2026 framework, only Muslim foreign individuals may purchase property directly in Madinah within approved zones. Pricing is available on request.
Key highlights
- 900,000 sqm Transit-Oriented Development
- Direct connection to the Haramain High-Speed Rail station
- Residential component of up to 1,800 apartments
- Within the REGA-approved KEC foreign-ownership zone
- Interactive museum and cultural facilities
- Smart mobility links across the wider KEC masterplan
FAQs
The Islamic World District sits within Knowledge Economic City, which is a REGA-approved zone for foreign ownership in Madinah. Under rules effective from January 2026, only Muslim foreign individuals may purchase property in Madinah, and only in designated approved zones. Contact our team for current eligibility confirmation.
The full build includes approximately 1,800 residential apartments, with an early phase of around 743 units. Not all units may be released for individual sale at present. Waasiya can request current availability and released unit details from KEC on your behalf.
The Islamic World District is designed as a Transit-Oriented Development with a direct physical link to the Haramain High-Speed Rail station in Madinah. The Haramain rail connects Madinah, Jeddah, and Makkah, providing fast intercity connections across the western region of Saudi Arabia.
Residential pricing has not been published. Contact Waasiya for details, or we can request a price list and availability from KEC directly.
Handover dates for the residential component of the Islamic World District have not been confirmed publicly. The project is in early development phases. Our team can request the latest programme from KEC.
Knowledge Economic City (KEC)
Knowledge Economic City (KEC) is a publicly listed Saudi developer regulated by the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA). KEC is developing a major mixed-use city district in Madinah, including the Al Alyaa residential community and the Islamic World District. As a Tadawul-listed entity, KEC operates under Saudi capital markets oversight.