The Royal Greens Golf and Country Club at King
Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) has won the International Best Leisure Development
category at the prestigious International Property Awards (lPA) 2016 recently held in
London. This is the first time a Saudi development has ever won in this category in the
Awards' 24 year history.
Royal Greens previously won the IPA award for Best Leisure Development in Saudi
Arabia in October. At the global award ceremony, held in London in late December,
Royal Greens received both the Best in Arabia Region and the Best International Award,
beating stellar competition from across the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the
Americas.
"If there was any question whether Saudi Arabia could compete at a global level in
leisure and tourism. this award gives the definitive answer," said Fahd Al Rasheed.
Group CEO and Managing Director of KAEC. "This is an unprecedented achievement and a clear validation of the government's objectives within Vision 2030 to expand the
Kingdom's leisure and tourism economy."
"The Royal Greens Golf and Country Club is a world-class facility and one that will
further elevate KAEC's status as a leading destination in Saudi Arabia and the region,"
said Charles Biele, CEO of Residential Development at KAEC.
Above: Dave Sampson with the IPA 'Best International' Leisure Award
Below left: Holes 1 & 9 from the Clubhouse clock tower, &
Below: The Par 3 16th, which plays along the Red Sea coastline
2nd Hole - Royal Greens Golf & Country Club
KAEC completes award-winning 2016 with global win at International Property Awards