RIYADH : ACCIONA Cultura has completed Riyadh Air’s Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, helping deliver the vision of Saudi Arabia’s new national airline for a landmark premium lounge experience.
Spanning 2,000 square meters with seating for up to 370 guests, the new lounge sets a new benchmark in aviation hospitality through advanced technology, refined materials, and cultural elegance to create a distinctive and comfortable environment.
Designed by award-winning studio Yabu Pushelberg, the project was brought to life by ACCIONA Cultura, which led technical design, project management, and the execution of interior architectural and technical works. The project was completed on an accelerated schedule in line with client requirements, reflecting strong coordination across design, engineering, and construction teams.
In line with ACCIONA’s commitment to sustainable and responsible design, the lounge was conceived to meet the LEED Gold certification requirements, with a focus on environmental performance, energy efficiency, and lounge guests’ wellbeing.
The project demonstrates ACCIONA Cultura’s ability to deliver complex experiential environments where design intent, technology integration and operational requirements must come together within demanding programs and active operational settings.
The opening of the Riyadh Air Hafawa Lounge marks a significant milestone in the launch of Riyadh Air, the new national airline backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and supports the Kingdom’s commitment to redefining global travel experiences, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030.
REGIONAL PRESENCE
ACCIONA Cultura has established a strong presence across the Middle East through the delivery of some of the region’s most ambitious and internationally recognized cultural, exhibition, and hospitality projects. Its portfolio includes landmark institutions and large-scale developments such as the Zayed National Museum, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, the National Museum of Qatar, the National Museum of Oman, Al Shaheed Park Museums, several national pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai, as well as The Edition Hotel by Marriott at The Red Sea development in Saudi Arabia, among many other permanent and temporary exhibitions and high-profile projects across the region.
Through these projects, ACCIONA Cultura has demonstrated its ability to deliver complex, high-profile destinations that combine storytelling, technology, innovation, and sustainable design to international standards. This extensive regional experience reinforces the company’s position as a trusted partner for the development of next-generation museums, exhibitions, hospitality environments, and major cultural infrastructure projects across the Middle East.
