The Real Estate Excellence Award honors the most outstanding achievements in Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector. It is an extension of the prestigious FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence, established in 1997 to celebrate excellence across various real estate disciplines. The award is managed by an international jury composed of distinguished experts and professionals from both local and global markets.
Winning the Real Estate Excellence Award is a significant accomplishment, offering recipients a valuable opportunity to showcase their projects on a global platform through the FIABCI network, which includes over 120 leading real estate organizations worldwide.
Winners of the national award in Saudi Arabia will also be nominated for the FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence, which will take place in Vienna on June 11, 2026.
competition for outstanding
real estate projects in saudi arabia
December 5, 2023
Announcement
The Real Estate Excellence Award was officially unveiled at the prestigious Global Real Estate Leaders Summit, setting the stage for an iconic recognition of innovation in Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector.
Jan 1 – May 31, 2026
Registration Period
Participants are invited to submit their groundbreaking projects, showcasing achievements in one or more of the award’s categories.
September 30, 2026
Shortlisting
The announcement of the nominees will be made after careful review and evaluation of all submitted applications by our judging panel.
January 26, 2027
Award Ceremony
The inaugural winners of the Real Estate Excellence Award will be officially announced during the Real Estate Future Forum, where their outstanding achievements will be celebrated in a prestigious ceremony.
2027
Global Winner Announcement
The REA winners will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in the global award, with the international winner to be announced at the upcoming FIABCI World Real Estate Congress — a premier global gathering of real estate professionals that takes place annually in a major international city.
September 30, 2026
Final Submission
This stage marks the closing of applications, representing the last opportunity for participants to enter the awards.
Affordable Housing
Recognizing impactful and accessible housing solutions
Environmental
Honoring projects that prioritize eco-friendly design and sustainability
Heritage
Celebrating developments that preserve and showcase cultural heritage
Hotel
Rewarding excellence in hospitality and architectural brilliance
Industrial
Highlighting innovation in industrial spaces and facilities
Master Plan
Acknowledging visionary urban and regional planning initiatives
Office
Recognizing outstanding workplace environments and design
Public Infrastructure
Celebrating developments that enhance public utility
Purpose-built
Highlighting projects tailored to specific community or industry needs
Resort
Honoring luxury and innovation in leisure-oriented developments
Residential High Rise
Rewarding iconic vertical living spaces (26+ Floors)
Residential Mid Rise
Recognizing mid-rise housing solutions that blend function and aesthetics (11-25 Floors)
Residential Low Rise
Celebrating excellence in low-rise residential developments (1-10 Floors)
Retail
Highlighting dynamic and consumer-focused commercial spaces
Sustainability
Celebrating projects that embrace sustainability and innovation
Mixed-use Development
Honoring integrated spaces that redefine urban living
Facilities Management
Recognizing excellence in property management and upkeep
Financing & Funding
Rewarding innovative financial solutions in real estate
Real Estate Supply Chain
Honoring excellence in supply chain management
Proptech
Recognizing cutting-edge technology reshaping the real estate sector
Real Estate Brokerage
Recognizing excellence in brokerage expertise and transactional success
Real Estate Auctions
Rewarding innovation and excellence in auction strategies and execution
Real Estate Evaluation
Honoring excellence in real estate valuation accuracy and market insight
Real Estate Marketing
Recognizing cutting-edge marketing strategies transforming the sector
Real Estate Contractors
Recognizing innovative media and awareness initiatives shaping the real estate sector
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Award
Categories
Each category will celebrate excellence through Gold and Silver distinctions.
Global Representation
Showcase Saudi Arabia’s finest projects on an international stage.
Recognition & Prestige
Compete among the world’s best and gain unparalleled recognition in the global real estate community.
Diverse Categories
Participate in categories like Sustainable Development, Residential, Heritage, Public Infrastructure, and more.
Access to FIABCI’s Network
Leverage the extensive international network of real estate professionals across 60+ countries.
Global Opportunity for Award Winners
The Real Estate Excellence Award is the first step toward a global vision. Winners of the national competition will have the opportunity to represent Saudi Arabia on an international stage, showcasing their projects to a global audience and competing for the highest honors in the real estate world.
Winners from the Real Estate Excellence Award in Saudi Arabia will have the exclusive opportunity to enter the prestigious FIABCI World Prix D’Excellence Awards, a globally recognized honor celebrating innovation and excellence in real estate.
The Road To REA
The Real Estate Excellence Award embarks on a transformative journey to celebrate and recognize exceptional contributions in the real estate industry. Each milestone is a testament to excellence, innovation, and progress from its inception to the global stage.