KAFD DMC develops and operates a mixed-use vertical district in Riyadh for businesses, residents, visitors and guests, combining offices, residences, retail, hotels, entertainment, public space and smart infrastructure within an integrated, walkable urban destination for Saudi Arabia and its communities.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton KAFD RiyadhKing Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh212 units | 9.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.9/ 10 |
The largest reported review base is Google’s 4.9/5 from 1,009 reviews, which sets a 9.7/10 converted anchor. The written sample and other platforms are consistently positive, with no recurring complaint theme; recurring praise supports a modest upward adjustment, while the evidence remains guest/hospitality evidence rather than a resident-year assessment. | Not found in sources: No structural complaints found · No plumbing complaints found · No HVAC complaints found · No electrical complaints found · No leak or waterproofing complaints found | Not found in sources: Limited resident evidence | |
No published review evidence located that assesses the building fabric, plumbing, HVAC, electrical infrastructure, leaks or waterproofing. The available guest material describes rooms as “comfortable, quiet and well appointed” and lists soundproofing, air-conditioning, elevators, smoke alarms, CCTV and 24-hour security, but these are facility descriptions rather than independent engineering assessments. | Published guest reviews are strongly positive about day-to-day experience: reviewers describe staff as “friendly and energetic, very professional,” call the hotel “super clean and calm,” and praise the breakfast, pool and attentive service. The only specific criticism in the written material read was that “the table is a bit small”; Tripadvisor’s summary also says value opinions are mixed, but no recurring operational failure was identified. | ||
| W Riyadh – KAFDKing Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh210 units | 9.2/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.8/ 10 Almosafer 9.4/10, 8.9/10, 7.4/10, 8.3/10, 8.4/10, 8.6/10 · 19 reviews · global.almosafer.com Combined from 6 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.8. |
Google Reviews/Maps supplies the largest published review base found for the building, at 4.8/5 from 90 reviews, converting to 9.4 on the requested curve. Almosafer is lower at 8.7/10 from 19 ratings, while the reported operational complaints modestly reduce the anchor and the repeated praise partly offsets them. | Not found in sources: No published engineering detail · No published plumbing detail · No published electrical detail | ||
Published guest feedback provides limited physical-systems evidence rather than an engineering assessment. One review said the room was hot and another said “The elevators are hot”; the available platform also lists an 8.4/10 rooms score and an 8.9/10 cleanliness score, but no published evidence was found on framework integrity, plumbing, electrical infrastructure or waterproofing. | The daily guest experience is generally favorable: reviews describe the property as “beautiful,” praise reception, and call it “amazing in every aspect,” while the published amenity scores include 9.4/10 for location, 8.9/10 for cleanliness and 8.3/10 for service. The main operational criticisms were that “service needs improvement,” with excessive noise, slow valet service and poor luggage assistance also reported; another guest said the restaurants were not open and the price was very high. | ||
| KAFD Parking Parcels 3.02 and 3.06King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh | 8.1/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 |
The only building-specific published aggregate located is 5/5 from 4 reviews for KAFD 3.02 Parking Entrance; because the review base is below 10, the score is constrained to within one point of 6.5 rather than using the raw 10/10 conversion. The single accessible written review is positive, but there is no parcel-specific rating or review evidence for 3.06 and no published structural-condition evidence, so structure remains unevidenced. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The only accessible review for the specifically identified 3.02 entrance was positive: “Free parking on weekends... Enjoy” (published 2026-01-11). This supports a limited positive observation about parking convenience, but there is not enough review evidence to assess staff attitude, security, maintenance response, or broader day-to-day living quality; no parcel-specific review was located for 3.06. |
Wholly owns KAFD DMC and acquired KAFD in 2018.
Will build neutral-host 4G and 5G infrastructure supporting KAFD tenants, residents, visitors and businesses.
Design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover for specified buildings and sky bridges.
Fit-out works for a lifestyle hotel.
Development contracts for phases 1–4 of KAFD Area 6.
Community services for KAFD common-use facilities.
Hotel Management Agreement to operate a 450-key hotel in KAFD.
Hotel Management Agreement to operate Atheel, the first Saudi-managed hotel within KAFD.
Design-and-build contract for two KAFD developments.
Five-year project and construction management contract covering commercial, hospitality, residential, municipal and mixed-use buildings and infrastructure.
Agreement for KAFD’s driverless monorail system.
Partner in launching and delivering the KAFD monorail project.
Sole Structuring Advisor for KAFD DMC’s SAR 12 billion Murabaha facility.
KAFD DMC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and oversees the development of the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).
The source describes the partnership and its stated scope.
Wholly owns KAFD DMC and acquired KAFD in 2018.
KAFD DMC and Advanced Communications & Electronic Systems Company (ACES), a Neutral Digital Infrastructure Company signed a partnership agreement.
The source describes the partnership and its stated scope.
Will build neutral-host 4G and 5G infrastructure supporting KAFD tenants, residents, visitors and businesses.
KAFD DMC inked a landmark agreement with CRRC (Hong Kong) Co. Limited and CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co. Ltd, alongside Hassan Allam Construction Saudi...
The source describes the partnership and its stated scope.
Agreement for KAFD’s driverless monorail system.
...alongside Hassan Allam Construction Saudi, to launch its groundbreaking Monorail...
The source describes the partnership and its stated scope.
Partner in launching and delivering the KAFD monorail project.
Al Rajhi Capital acted as the Structuring Advisor for the Facility...
The source describes the partnership and its stated scope.
Sole Structuring Advisor for KAFD DMC’s SAR 12 billion Murabaha facility.
KAFD DMC awarded three Design and Build contracts to the Mohammed Alrashid Trading & Contracting Company (MARCO)...
The source describes the partnership and its stated scope.
Design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover for specified buildings and sky bridges.
...MID Arabia stepping in to complete the fit-out works for a lifestyle hotel...
The source describes the partnership and its stated scope.
Fit-out works for a lifestyle hotel.
...Source Machinery were awarded two contracts to embark on the development of Phases 1, 2, 3, and 4 of KAFD’s Area 6...
The source describes the partnership and its stated scope.
Development contracts for phases 1–4 of KAFD Area 6.
...JASH TECHNICAL Services L.L.C. was commissioned to provide comprehensive community services for KAFD’s common use facilities.
The source describes the partnership and its stated scope.
Community services for KAFD common-use facilities.
...has signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Hilton to operate a 450-key hotel...
The source describes the partnership and its stated scope.
Hotel Management Agreement to operate a 450-key hotel in KAFD.
King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) has appointed Adeera Hospitality... to operate the property...
The source describes the partnership and its stated scope.
Hotel Management Agreement to operate Atheel, the first Saudi-managed hotel within KAFD.
Taj Dhabi, a subsidiary of Trojan Construction Group, has been awarded the Design and Build contract for two new developments in KAFD...
The source describes the partnership and its stated scope.
Design-and-build contract for two KAFD developments.
Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) was awarded a 5-year contract for project and construction management services...
The source describes the partnership and its stated scope.
Five-year project and construction management contract covering commercial, hospitality, residential, municipal and mixed-use buildings and infrastructure.
| COMPANY NUMBER | 1010436685 Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce · SA · active |
| Saudi Arabia | active 8 projects tracked |
| Other | 2 of 8 |
| Hotel | 2 of 8 |
| Office | 2 of 8 |
| Retail | 1 of 8 |
| Residential, for rent | 1 of 8 |
| Mixed use | 1 of 8 |
KAFD has established itself as a model for urban development that brings together business, community, and innovation.KAFD DMC 04 September 2025https://www.kafd.sa/en/media-centre/kafd-dmc-appoints-saad-abdulaziz-alkroud-as-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors/
The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), the manager of Riyadh’s premier business and lifestyle destination, today announced the appointment of Saad Abdulaziz Alkroud as Chairman of the Board of Directors with immediate effect.
# Saad Alkroud Head of Local Real Estate Investments - Public Investment Fund (PIF)
04 September 2025, Riyadh — The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), the manager of Riyadh’s premier business and lifestyle destination, today announced the appointment of Saad Abdulaziz Alkroud as Chairman
The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC)
KAFD has established itself as a model for urban development that brings together business, community, and innovation.
# KAFD DMC Appoints Saad Abdulaziz Alkroud as Chairman of the Board of Directors
04 September 2025, Riyadh — The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), the manager of Riyadh’s premier business and lifestyle destination, today announced the appointment of Saad Abdulaziz Alkroud as Chairman of the Board of Directors with immediate effect.
He currently serves as Head of Local Real Estate Investment Division at PIF, where he is responsible for developing local real estate and infrastructure investment portfolio... AlKroud held several senior positions, including Chief of Staff and Secretary General to PIF's Board of Directors
Alkroud holds extensive leadership experience in real estate investment and development across Saudi Arabia ... He currently serves as Head of Local Real Estate Investment Division at PIF
Mr. Saad Alkroud The Chairman of the Board of Directors
Mr. Yasir Alsalman Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from King Saud University and Master’s Degree in Accounting Information System from Middle Tennessee State University in the United States of America.
# Yasir Abdullah Alsalman
# Yasir Alsalman CFO at PIF Saudi Arabia (SA)
Mr. Al-Salman is the Chairman of Telecommunications Towers Company (TAWAL), Vice Chairman of King Abdullah Financial District Company (KAFD), and a member of the Board of Directors at Riyad Bank, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and Water Solutions Company.
He previously held various leadership roles across different sectors, including as the Chief Financial Officer of Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC), the General Investment Manager of Mobily, and the Executive Manager of the Finance Department at Kingdom Holding Company.
Mr. Al-Salman currently hold the position of Chief Financial Officer at the Public Investment Fund (PIF) ... He previously held various leadership roles ... Chief Financial Officer of Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC), the General Investment Manager of Mobily, and the Executive Manager of the Finance Department at Kingdom Holding Company.
Mr. Yasir Alsalman Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
KAFD is not just a financial district. It is a complete urban ecosystem.The Buzz Business https://www.thebuzzbusiness.com/kafd-the-beating-heart-of-riyadh/
Eng. John Pagano Managing Director
John holds a BASc degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto.
# John Pagano
Prior to this, he spent more than 23 years at the world-renowned Canary Wharf development in London ... He also served over four years as President of Baha Mar Development Company Ltd. (BDMC)
John Pagano, managing director, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
“KAFD is not just a financial district. It is a complete urban ecosystem.” John Pagano, managing director, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
“KAFD is not just a financial district. It is a complete urban ecosystem.”
### Managing Director - KAFD | كافد (Current) Jan 2024 - Present (2 years and 5 months) in Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
He brings more than 35 years of international experience from all facets of the commercial property industry ... Prior to this, he spent more than 23 years at the world-renowned Canary Wharf development in London ... He also served over four years as President of Baha Mar Development Company Ltd. (BDMC) ... experience covering every aspect of the real estate value chain, including master planning, project structuring, financing, construction and asset management
Total Experience: 37 years and 6 months ... Prior to this, he spent more than 23 years at the world-renowned Canary Wharf development in London ... John holds a BASc degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto.
### Board Member - KAFD | كافد (Current) Feb 2019 - Present (7 years and 6 months) in Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Bander A. Mogren studied at Eastern Washington University.
# Bander Bin Mogren
SURJ Sports Investment Chairman current 2023 — present ... Gulf International Bank Board Member current 2018 — present ... Qiddiya ... NEOM ... SAMI ... Sanabil Investments ... Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL)
He previously worked at SNB Capital, Jadwa Investments and stc.
### Board Member - KAFD | كافد (Current) Feb 2019 - Present (7 years and 6 months) in Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Chief Operating Officer since 2016, leading PIF's shared services and digital and technology transformation. He previously worked at SNB Capital, Jadwa Investments and stc.
Chief Operating Officer since 2016, leading PIF's shared services and digital and technology transformation.
Mr. Mohammed Alsudairy Board Member
He holds a Master of Business Management from Oxford Brookes University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
# Mohammed bin Turki Alsudairy
Mr. Alsudairy was appointed as Non-Executive Director of Depa PLC on 23 March 2022. ... Mohammed is a board member representing PIF in a number of PIF portfolio companies.
His previous positions include manager of the investments & project financing division at Amlak International for Real Estate Finance (from 2012 to 2018) and associate in the corporate finance division at KPMG.
Mr. Alsudairy joined the Public Investment Fund back in 2018 and currently is a senior director and a portfolio head in the Local Real Estate Investment Division. ... His previous positions include manager of the investments & project financing division at Amlak International for Real Estate Finance ... and associate in the corporate finance division at KPMG.
Mr. Alsudairy joined the Public Investment Fund back in 2018 and currently is a senior director and a portfolio head in the Local Real Estate Investment Division.
Eng. Bassam Albassam Board Member
Master's degree, Master of Business Administration ... King's Saud University, College of Engineering ... Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
# Bassam M. AlBassam
Saudi Arabia Country Representative ... Council on Tall Buildings & Urban Habitat (CTBUH)
### Vice President Commercial ... Tatweer Buildings Company ... ### Senior Executive Director ... Al Raidah Investment Company (AIC)
### Board Member - KAFD | كافد (Current) Jan 2022 - Present (4 years and 1 month) in Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
AIC ... acts as PPA Project Management Office (PMO) to execute and operate mega PPA projects including: • King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) ... Joined the organization as Director of Contracts & Procurement, moved on upward career trajectories ... Vice President Commercial ... Tatweer Buildings Company
Total years of experience: 26 years, 7 months ... Master's degree, Master of Business Administration
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAFD Parcel 3.01 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia King Abdullah Financial District | retail, other | — | — | — | — | — | 2024 | 2024-02-07 | — | Jun 2026 | — | not scorable | completed |
| KAFD Residential Uplift | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia King Abdullah Financial District | residential for rent | 5151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Apr 2026 | — | not scorable | completed |
| W Riyadh – KAFD | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia King Abdullah Financial District | hotel | 2101 | — | — | — | — | 2024 | 20 May 2024 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | Apr 2026 | +9.5 mo (+4.0 to +15.0) | sourced | completed |
| Kimpton KAFD Riyadh | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia King Abdullah Financial District | hotel | 2121 | 16 | — | — | — | 2024 | June 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2025 | +15.0 mo (+15.0 to +15.0) | sourced | completed |
| KAFD Parking Parcels 3.02 and 3.06 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia King Abdullah Financial District | other | — | — | — | — | — | 2024 | 2024-02-07 | Sep 2024 – Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 | +1.5 mo (0.0 to +3.0) | sourced | completed |
| PP 10 Parcel 1.12 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia King Abdullah Financial District | office | — | 21 | — | — | — | 2010 | 2010 | — | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | — | not scorable | completed |
| PPA 30 Parcel 5.05 Office Tower | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia King Abdullah Financial District | office | — | 23 | — | — | — | 2010 | 2010 | — | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Vertical Medina | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia King Abdullah Financial District | mixed use | — | 16 | — | — | — | 2010 | 2010 | — | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 8, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 8, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 8, 2026 |
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