Historical Significance

Dating back approximately 200 years, the Addoho Neighborhood is one of the few surviving examples of the historic districts once enclosed within Riyadh’s old city wall. Its current architectural fabric epitomizes the prevailing urban patterns of that era. Furthermore, its strategic location within what was formerly the city’s primary hub for political, social, and economic activity underscores its historical significance.

Comprehensive Development Program

The Addoho Neighborhood Development Project spans 44,000 square meters, bordered by Al-Thumairi Street (North), Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Road (South), King Faisal Street (East), and Sheikh Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh  Street (West).

Exemplifying best practices in historic urban rehabilitation, the project integrates updated building regulations, new infrastructure, and upgraded public spaces (streets, walkways, plazas), alongside diverse investment facilities comprising approximately 40% of the area.

The core restoration strategy involves reconstructing demolished buildings – preserving their original scale, form, and integrity using traditional techniques and materials – and preparing them for adaptive reuse. Existing modern facades undergo modifications to harmonize with the traditional architectural vernacular.

This conservation approach extends to sensitively restoring neighborhood’s mosques to their original design and rehabilitating mud-brick structures for tourist accommodation, complemented by new, traditionally styled buildings  ensuring overall architectural cohesion.