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 annual FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence.
competition for outstanding
real estate projects in saudi arabia
Jan 1 – May 31, 2026
Registration Period
Officially announcing the opening of registrations to all applicants, marking the start of a new edition of our landmark competition.
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 winners of REA’26 will be officially announced and celebrated in a prestigious ceremony during the Real Estate Future Forum 2027.
May 27, 2027
Global Winner Announcement
The REA'26 winners will have the exclusive opportunity to compete on the global stage, with the international winner to be announced at the upcoming FIABCI World Real Estate Congress to be held in Toronto, Canada.
June 1, 2026
Final Submission
This stage marks the closing of applications, representing the last opportunity for participants to enter the awards.
Affordable Housing
Environmental
Heritage
Hotel
Industrial
Master Plan
Office
Public Infrastructure
Purpose-built
Resort
Residential High Rise
Residential Mid Rise
Residential Low Rise
Retail
Sustainability
Mixed-use Development
Facilities Management
Financing & Funding
Real Estate Supply Chain
Proptech
Real Estate Brokerage
Real Estate Auctions
Real Estate Valuation
Real Estate Marketing
Real Estate Contractors
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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'26
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.