NEW DATES. NEW VENUE. JOIN US FROM 15 - 17 SEPTEMBER 2026, AT RIYADH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTER. VISITOR REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!

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15 - 17 SEPTEMBER 2026

RIYADH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTER (RICEC)
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Saudi Arabia's pioneering trade show for interior design

Built on heritage. Designed for tomorrow.

A celebration of Saudi Arabia’s design heritage and its vision for the future. 

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A new design era rooted in Saudi heritage

The Kingdom is shaping one of the world’s most ambitious futures, grounded in deep cultural foundations. For centuries, its architectural intelligence, material traditions and craftsmanship have defined how communities lived and built - and today, they continue to guide giga‑projects, hospitality destinations, cultural districts and a new generation of Saudi designers.

Built on heritage. Designed for tomorrow. reflects this national movement, where cultural identity and craft continue to shape tomorrow’s spaces.

Experience it first‑hand at INDEX Saudi Arabia 2026.

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Bringing the theme to life across the show

INDEX Design Talks

High-impact sessions where designers, architects and decision-makers unpack how Saudi identity and innovation are shaping real project decisions today.

Design Stories

Real examples from across the Kingdom showing how heritage‑driven thinking is influencing hospitality, retail, residential and mixed‑use developments.

Saudi Made Trail

Guided tour dedicated to brands proudly rooted in Saudi Arabia. Every stop on this trail showcases products made locally, supporting Vision 2030 and the rise of homegrown design talent.

Future Stars - Student Design Competition

Reflecting our commitment to nurturing the Kingdom’s next generation of designers and to building a future‑ready industry.

Why it matters for Saudi Arabia today

Built on heritage. Designed for tomorrow. reflects the moment Saudi Arabia’s design industry is in: rapid development paired with a renewed commitment to cultural identity. As the Kingdom accelerates delivery across giga‑projects, hospitality, retail and mixed‑use environments, the need for spaces that honour heritage while meeting tomorrow’s expectations has never been more urgent.

This theme captures that balance - grounding innovation in culture, ensuring progress is meaningful and shaping a design language that is distinctly Saudi yet globally relevant.

What heritage means in a design context

Heritage in Saudi design goes beyond aesthetics. It is expressed through behaviours, materials and spatial principles shaped by generations - from climate‑responsive forms to the cultural rhythms of gathering and movement. With 19 regional styles informing today’s practice, heritage becomes a design toolkit: a source of environmental intelligence and cultural resonance that helps create spaces that feel authentic, rooted and ready for the future.

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