6 - 8 SEPTEMBER 2026

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

IGuzzini launched Lighthinking Riyadh, the new hub for lighting knowledge and education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

03 Feb. 2026

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Lighthinking Riyadh, iGuzzini’s latest Middle East Light Experience, was officially inaugurated on 27 January by H.E. Carlo Baldocci, Italian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and Cristiano Venturini, iGuzzini CEO.
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iGuzzini is delighted to announce the official opening of the Lighthinking Riyadh, the latest Light Experience to be launched in the Middle East region, after the recent opening of the Lighthinking Dubai.

Inaugurated by the Italian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Carlo Baldocci and Cristiano Venturini, iGuzzini CEO on the 27th January at the presence of local and expats dignitaries and representatives of the educational and design sector, Lighthinking Riyadh is the latest addition to the growing and capillary activation of the Light Experiences globally.

Lighthinking Riyadh is situated at the very core of the city, on Thalia Street, one of the most famous neighborhoods in the Downtown area, home to the most luxury brands in the Fashion industry and upscale restaurants.

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A spacious and engaging place of more than 200 square meters to learn and be inspired, the Lighthinking Riyadh, although offering a full-scale experience on its own, can be considered complementary to its counterpart space in Dubai, offering its visitors the possibility to be part of a unique and diversified journey. Starting with an emphasis on the emotional side of light, ensured by the immersive and session taking shape at the Lighthinking Dubai, the experience continues in Riyadh where the educational aspects of light become predominant and the learning journey focuses on the applicative side of lighting through fully equipped indoor and outdoor areas and an overall 250 products displayed. Among them, and in addition to true iGuzzini icons such as Laser Blade, Le Perroquet, Linealuce and Lander, guests will be able to explore the first installation worldwide of Ribeira, designed by David Chipperfield and based on an idea of essential form where compactness becomes a design choice.

Ligththinking Riyadh is a space open to the entire lighting and design community, a fluid environment where multiple activities can take shape: workshops, meetings, networking events, seminars and product demonstrations. A place where education in lighting and passion for design can merge in a multifaceted ambience, in connection (deeply connected) with the vibrant landscape that distinguishes Riyadh and the country.

Lighthinking Riyadh is also the first Light Experience in the world to entirely feature Casambi, which has become an iGuzzini partner this year.

As stated by Cristiano Venturini, iGuzzini CEO:” We are proud to have succeeded in creating a space in Riyadh, unique in its kind, after more than 15 years of continuous presence in the Kingdom and support for our local partners. A space that strongly aims to be a multicultural point of meeting, sharing, and awareness, which finds its greatest strength in the hybridization between space and light. So, not just a showroom, not just a lounge bar, not just an experience center, but a place of openness to develop ideas for the future to make the Kingdom even more illuminated”.

Thanks to this new addition to the 12 Light Experiences currently operating in the world (Milan, London, Paris, Dubai, Montreal, Shanghai, New York, Auckland, New Delhi) iGuzzini reaffirms its “glocal” approach and its commitment to offer a unique experience redefining the perception and knowledge of light.

As expressed by Hekmat Al Nasr Allah, Country Manager at iGuzzini KSA: "The opening of iGuzzini’s Lighthinking Riyadh, highlights the company’s commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a key regional market. Designed as an experiential space, the space presents iGuzzini’s approach to architectural lighting, where innovation, design, and technology come together to support complex and demanding projects. This milestone reinforces iGuzzini’s role as a trusted partner for the Saudi design community and a contributor to the Kingdom’s future-built environment."

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The opening of this space marks a crucial milestone for the iGuzzini role in the region, allowing for a more interactive and collaborative approach to the industry ecosystem.

Despite the recent opening, iGuzzini has been active in the KSA market for many years. A significant number of iconic projects across the country are testimony of its longstanding commitment and local support, provided by a dynamic and expert team of 6 people, currently in expansion. Among the most iconic projects lit by the iGuzzini luminaires, it is worth it to mention: Masmak; Riyadh Metro (including iconic stations KAFD, Qasr Al-Hukm, Western station); U Walk; Sport Boulevard; King Salman Park; Desert Rock; Red Sea ; Diriah Gate; Jeddah Cultural Centre; Alula) as more outstanding projects are on the way.