Souq7 – a 720,000sqm shopping centre – has opened in Jeddah. Designed as a modern evolution of the traditional Souq, the shopping centre features 3500 stores in the style of a historic Arabian market.

“Souq7 stands at the forefront of a sector undergoing fundamental transformation,” Ayman Al Burti, CEO of Azad Properties, said. 

“Consumers today expect value and experience together, delivered in environments that reflect their identity and aspirations. Souq7 demonstrates how cultural authenticity can scale without compromising commercial performance, and we believe this represents an important direction for the region’s retail development, where cultural connection creates lasting differentiation.”

Souq7 has generated 24,000 direct and indirect jobs, according to the Retail Leaders Circle (RLC) Global Forum. It has received awards for best design from the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres and Retailers, and best development from Retail and Leisure International.