Future project · Ajlaa Events

AIR DISTRICT

A luxury entertainment destination in the heart of Riyadh, built from the wings of the past.

In development. All images are concept renders.

Square metres: 6,000
Boulevard: 300 m
Arena capacity: 3,000
Recycled containers and aircraft alloy: 100%

Concept render of AIR DISTRICT from above: the boulevard, containers, wing canopies and the arena

The customer journey

A 300-metre boulevard of upcycled art, where every step on the textured paving reveals a new story.

Concept render of the boulevard at night, lit by blue runway lines, with crowds walking towards a stage

An aviation landmark at the gate

Two repurposed aircraft tail fins, more than 10 metres high, form a "V" archway. They stand on shipping containers that serve as reception and security points, with LED screens built into their faces.

Concept render of the entrance: two aircraft tail fins forming a V-shaped arch over the gate

Wings as canopies

Salvaged aircraft wings become cantilevered canopies, giving column-free shade over the VIP lounges and the food and drink areas.

Concept render of an aircraft wing used as a canopy over a container restaurant terrace

Prince Mashhour Arena

The stage is set: 3,000 people, one night.

Concept render of the arena stage built from black and gold containers

Industrial luxury

A cinema and lounge, with restaurants and cafés in glass-fronted containers finished in charcoal black and metallic gold.

Concept render of the cinema and lounge under large LED screens

The core of sound

An aircraft fuselage turned into a lit centrepiece on the boulevard.

Concept render of an aircraft fuselage on a lit platform in the middle of the boulevard

Runway lighting

Inspired by airport runways. Lights at the entrance show how busy the district is: red when it is busy, orange when it is moderately busy and green when it is quiet. LED strips set into the paving glow gold and blue to guide visitors along the boulevard at night.

Built from what already exists

Main structure: aerospace-grade aluminium salvaged from retired aircraft, with a matte clear coat that keeps its industrial patina.
Base units: Corten steel shipping containers in charcoal black and metallic gold.
Ground: heavy-duty geometric interlock paving in dark charcoal.
Planting: cacti, agave and other desert succulents, chosen to reduce water use.

Future project · Ajlaa Events

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