Jabal Umm Nuthaylah International Site Design Ideas Competition — a cultural and visitor destination in Madinah's volcanic landscape. Prize pool 430,000 USD, open globally.

Madinah Design Festival & Competition

Design as a catalyst for reimagining the city and shaping its future.

The Madinah Design Festival & Competition initiative aims to attract designers and creatives from the Kingdom and around the world to co-create design-led solutions addressing Madinah’s urban challenges. The initiative provides a platform that brings together creative thinking, open dialogue, and real-world experimentation, translating winning ideas into prototypes and pilot projects within the city.

Beneficiaries from the Initiative

  • Designers, architects, and urban planners

  • Creative professionals and thought leaders locally and globally

  • Urban and municipal authorities

  • Residents and visitors of Madinah

  • The creative and cultural sectors

Objectives

  • Attracting creative talent to address the city’s challenges

  • Leveraging design as a tool for urban innovation

  • Transforming ideas into solutions that can be tested and implemented

  • Strengthening the city’s position as a global hub for design and innovation

Expected Impact

  1. Innovative design solutions for urban challenges

  2. Enriching the city’s creative and cultural landscape

  3. Connecting global talent with the local context

  4. Positioning design as a driver of urban transformation