Although Saudi Arabia is one of the largest e-commerce markets in the Middle East, most of the country's retail sales still come from brick and mortar stores, with popular shopping destinations including malls and markets. In addition, Dragon World Saudi Arabia offers a wide variety of goods as a source of supply for local 'e-commerce'. In the near future, DWSA will also develop its own e-commerce platform. 

The vast majority of Saudi Arabian citizens, like people in the other six Gulf countries, welcome and enjoy Chinese products, considering them to be of good quality, reasonably priced, and very suitable for local consumption needs and habits. In addition, Chinese products are up to date, and innovative which is particularly attractive to Saudi consumers, who are mostly young.

Currently, Saudi Arabia has opened up electronic visas which are very convenient and can be processed through the

https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Registration/Verify website.

Whether for domestic residents or foreign residents, Saudi Arabia generally does not impose foreign exchange controls. Various currencies can be freely exchanged in Saudi Arabia, and various funds, profits, and foreign personnel income can be freely remitted in and out.

After the merchants confirm their intentions to reserve, they should fill out the reservation form, select the desired store, and provide relevant documents for the leasing agent and logistics company to review. They should also submit the reservation fee. After the final review, they can sign the agreement.

Potential merchants can contact CHINAMEX or the official authorized leasing agent at local. (we should indicate here the email addresses or some contact form for them to fill and send us)

The management company will recommend logistics companies to provide certification, customs clearance, and logistics services for the merchants. Based on the merchants' needs, the management will provide warehousing services to facilitate the storage of merchants' goods.

DWSA is a comprehensive commercial platform mainly composed of Chinese retailers and wholesalers. 90% of the merchants in the mall are Chinese traders.

DWSA is mainly divided into four zones: Textile Fabric and Household Goods Comprehensive Zone, Children Products Zone, Electronics and Electrical Appliances Zone, Furniture and Kitchenware, Hardware, Building Materials and Decoration and Lighting Comprehensive Zone.

DWSA is in the existing Rimal Center shopping mall, and will open in phases. The first phase includes more than 400 shops, with most shops ranging from 18-40 square meters and a few shops ranging from 40-70 square meters.

DWSA is located in the east of Riyadh where is a densely populated area with over 3 million inhabitants, accounting for about 40% of the total population of Riyadh. DWSA is located 40 kilometers away from the international airport and approximately 20 kilometers away from the city center. It is also adjacent to the main north-south transportation artery, the 'Eastern Ring Road'.

A Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, is the country's largest city and political and cultural center, located in the central region of Saudi Arabia, with a total area of 1,219 square kilometers. As of the end of 2020, the population of Riyadh was about 7.38 million, with an annual growth rate of 2.16%. Riyadh is a key focus of Saudi Arabia's economic development plan, and according to the Saudi 'Vision 2030', the population of Riyadh is expected to more than double to 15-20 million by 2030. Therefore, the outlook for Riyadh is very promising.

In 2022, the Chinese President's visit to Saudi Arabia opened a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries. The two nations signed an implementation plan for the integration of the 'Belt and Road' initiative with Saudi Arabia's '2030 Vision', which accelerated practical cooperation in investment, trade, and infrastructure.  This has layed a solid foundation for more Chinese companies to invest in Saudi Arabia.

With a population of over 34 million people, Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Middle East and is poised to be the fastest-growing economy globally in 2022. Additionally, its strategic location at the center of the Asian, European, and African continents and its ports along the Red Sea that rank second in the world in terms of throughput make it an important global logistics hub. Currently, Saudi Arabia is working to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on the oil industry. In 2020, it attracted nearly $5.5 billion in foreign investment, a 20% increase compared to the previous year. Moreover, Saudi Arabia is actively improving its business environment, enhancing its commercial legal framework, and launching large-scale privatization plans, while relaxing regulatory oversight on foreign investors in its capital markets.