Raghwat Al Janoub Maintenance and Cleaning
Marble grinding and crystallisation in King Abdullah Economic City
King Abdullah Economic City is a new-build coastal city still under construction, with fresh marble floors installed in the high-speed rail station, the Esmeralda residential district, Bay La Sun village and industrial zones. New marble needs deep cleaning from cement residue and fine construction dust before any polishing can begin, and in a high-humidity coastal setting that pushes salt into the stone quickly.
Why grinding beats a surface polish
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Shine from the stone, not a layer
A surface polish shines for the first week, then flakes off at the doors and busy walkways.
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Scratches removed, not hidden
Deep scratches and sunken stains do not wipe away, because they sit inside the stone.
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A surface that resists Riyadh dust
Central Saudi dust is fine, mineral and constant, and it grinds against a soft polish all day until the shine dulls.
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Edges and skirtings matched
Many floor jobs leave the corners and skirtings dull, so the edge of every room gives the work away.
Why the job is different in King Abdullah Economic City
Marble in King Abdullah Economic City is newly laid and exposed to coastal humidity, so it requires deep cleaning from cement dust and construction residue before crystallisation polishing can be effective. The whole method is set out in our marble grinding and crystallisation guide.
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New buildings in rail station and residential districts
The Al-Haramain High Speed Railway Station, Esmeralda district and Bay La Sun village are all new-build with freshly installed marble floors. The new marble has not yet seen heavy use but carries traces of construction and fine dust from the active building site nearby.
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Coastal setting with high humidity and sea salt
The Red Sea location means very high humidity and sea salt that seep rapidly under marble floors. This requires special pre-treatment before polishing to protect the marble from salt damage over time.
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Industrial zones and port needing strong flooring
The industrial zone and port use heavy-duty marble specified to withstand vehicle and cargo traffic. This industrial-grade marble needs deep cleaning and polishing that provides extra protection against moisture and salt penetration.
What's Included
The city sits on the Red Sea coast between a large industrial port and a modern railway station, and coastal humidity plus sea salt penetrate new marble floors far faster than in inland cities.
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The stone type and its condition read
King Abdullah Economic City buildings are new-build, so fresh marble needs deep cleaning from cement and dust residue before grinding begins.
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Coarse grinding to take out the scratches
The coastal setting with high humidity and sea salt requires specialist pre-treatment before crystallisation polishing.
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Stepped through to the fine pads
The rail station and industrial zone need short polishing cycles because of heavy traffic loads.
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Crystallisation for a hard surface
Residential villages like Esmeralda and Bay La Sun have lighter usage and need longer intervals between polishing cycles than industrial areas.
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Edges and skirtings
Sea salt penetrates under marble quickly in coastal settings, so new spots may appear before the first polishing cycle is complete.
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A final seal on the pores
After crystallisation, floors are left to dry fully, and in coastal humidity this drying may take longer than in inland locations.
Landmarks of King Abdullah Economic City
Work teams schedule visits around the Al-Haramain Railway Station, Bay La Sun village, Esmeralda district and the industrial zone, so they reach each location in the new city without appointment conflicts between residential areas and the station.
- King Abdullah Economic City Port
- Al-Haramain High Speed Railway Station
- Bay La Sun Village
- Esmeralda Suburb
How we work
Survey the floor
Prepare the space
Grind and crystallise
Clean up and hand over
Some of our work
Photos from our team's work.
What is different about Makkah Region
Makkah Region reaches from the Red Sea coast at Jeddah, Rabigh, Al Lith and Al Qunfudhah to the holy city in its valley and up to Taif on the Hijaz escarpment. Jeddah's corniche towers, glass offices and the coral stone houses of Al Balad live in humid, salt laden air that films glass and pits metal. Makkah's hotel towers and marble courtyards stand in dry heat with constant pilgrim traffic and dust, while Taif's stone villas get fog, rain and cold nights on Al Hada. Salt residue and damp are the main enemies of stone and glass here.
Other services in King Abdullah Economic City
The room and the building around it are on one list.
