Opening readiness matrix
Scenario readiness by asset and gate
Readiness here is an illustrative score computed from demonstration milestone and commissioning records. No date on this page is a publicly committed opening date.
Scenario readiness by asset
Average of illustrative milestone completion and commissioning readiness. Colour: below 35% red, 35–70% tan, above 70% green.
Milestone gates
Sorted by forecast finish. Search by milestone, discipline or owner.
| Milestone | Project | Discipline | Baseline | Forecast | Variance | Status | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arena bowl structure completeMS-ARENA-01 · 96% complete | Arena Superblock | Structures | 20 Aug 2026 | 4 Sept 2026 | +15d | slipping | Programme Director |
| Substructure completeMS-SAM-01 · 100% complete | SAMoCA | Structures | 12 Sept 2026 | 12 Sept 2026 | 0d | complete | Project Manager |
| MEP riser installation — east coreMS-ARENA-02 · 72% complete | Arena Superblock | MEP | 18 Sept 2026 | 16 Oct 2026 | +28d | at risk | Project Manager |
| Enabling works completionMS-G-OPERA-1 · 28% complete | Opera House | Architecture | 15 Oct 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 | +4d | on track | Project Manager |
| Mall-wide finishes material approvalMS-SQ-01 · 55% complete | Diriyah Square | Architecture | 10 Oct 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 | +28d | at risk | Design Manager |
| Facade first panel installedMS-G-ARENA-3 · 74% complete | Arena Superblock | Facade | 12 Nov 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 | -5d | on track | Design Manager |
| Pre-handover snagging startMS-G-NMD-7 · 47% complete | Northern District | MEP | 24 Nov 2026 | 18 Nov 2026 | -6d | on track | Design Manager |
| Heritage stone cladding mock-up sign-offMS-SQ-02 · 40% complete | Diriyah Square | Heritage | 24 Oct 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | +28d | at risk | Heritage Reviewer |
| Smoke control functional testMS-ARENA-03 · 18% complete | Arena Superblock | MEP | 6 Nov 2026 | 4 Dec 2026 | +28d | at risk | Commissioning Manager |
| MEP first fix completeMS-G-WADI-4 · 12% complete | Wadi Safar | Architecture | 14 Jan 2027 | 10 Jan 2027 | -4d | on track | Commissioning Manager |