The $20 billion project was officially announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in December 2021.

[4] Central Jeddah was officially announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on 17 December 2021 as part of Vision 2030.

In July 2022, JCDC announced that the stadium will be designed by GMP and urban development consultants Khatib and Alami.

[11] The Opera House is designed by Copenhagen-based Henning Larsen Architects, with the construction being awarded to Modern Building Leaders (MBL).

[12][13] The Oceanarium and Coral Farm are designed by US-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and will feature underwater exhibits.

[16] The areas proposed for the Jeddah Central project are allegedly being cleared by the authorities without fair compensation for its residents.