ROSHN launches MARAFY mixed-use project in Jeddah

An artist’s impression of MARAFY project

ROSHN Group, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) giga-project, announced the launch of MARAFY project in the north of Jeddah, one of the largest mixed-use projects that will accommodate more than 130,000 residents.

The project will have an 11-kilometre-long man-made canal, Saudi Press Agency reported.

MARAFY’s canal will provide a waterfront comparable in size to those of Chicago, Stockholm, Hamburg, and central London, bringing the marine environment into the heart of a historic city that has been welcoming traders, travellers, and pilgrims for centuries.

The project will breathe new life into Jeddah, creating an urban water corridor to link homes and communities with nature, commerce, and life-enhancing amenities.

The development will strengthen Jeddah’s position as a regional hub, with world-class residential, retail, lifestyle, leisure, and entertainment spaces built to attract residents and visitors, creating an instantly iconic new landmark in Jeddah.

MARAFY’s diverse waterside districts will be connected to each other and the rest of Jeddah by an intermodal transport system, boasting water taxis, bus lines, a dedicated Metro Red Line station, and a direct canal link to the King Abdulaziz International Airport.