Jeddah Studios

Commissioned by local development partner and a Saudi film logistics company, this Studio was a second iteration master plan where RAD worked in concert with the commissioned development consultant to create a realistic and buildable studio phasing strategy that could grow alongside the government 2030 development plan. Located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s second-largest city and the largest waypoint between Mecca and the surrounding Arab world, this facility would serve as both an educational facility to develop local production talent and a tier-one production space for international tentpole films looking to take advantage of the country’s unique tax credits. The project was designed, engineered, and performed to ensure the developer financially supporting the project could understand the execution risks of building a new industry within this dynamic emerging market. Utilizing our partners industry-specific expertise within studio and entertainment spaces, the master plan was reworked to provide the most optimal production experience while delivering the use mix mandated by ownership.