Riyadh Air has unveiled the first look at its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner cabin in a series of photos that capture the striking interior that will greet the airline’s first customers later this year.
Dubbed the “world’s first digital-native airline”, Riyadh Air revealed details about its Business Elite and Business product plus Premium Economy and Economy seating.
“The use of color and materials which reflect Saudi heritage combined with a deep attention to detail alongside unique technology and wonderful amenities will make flying a pleasure from Economy through to Business Elite,” the airline said on April 19, 2025.
The new look cabin configuration and appearance will match across all 40 of Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and will accommodate 290 guests.
There will be four Business Elite seats, with a double bed in the center front, and 24 in Business both in a 1-2-1 fully flat-bed layout using the Safran Unity design.
The seats will be 78-inches long and 22.5-inches wide with 52-inch-high walls and sliding privacy doors along with adjustable privacy dividers between center seats.
Premium Economy accommodates 39 seats in a 2-3-2 layout with a seat pitch of 38 inches and width of 19.2 inches.
Economy will have 223 seats in a 3-3-3 layout with a 31-inch pitch and width of 17.2 inches.
“Riyadh Air has always promised to deliver a world-class experience for our guests and the unveiling of our cabin interiors make this ambition a reality. The design, layout, and features of our new cabins are carefully crafted to ensure flights are as comfortable and enjoyable as possible,” said Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas.
He added: “From the ergonomic and luxurious fabrics in the seats to the high-end technology used in the entertainment systems, every facet of the cabins has been chosen to deliver relaxing luxury.”
4K OLED touchscreens will flow through the entire cabin with Business Elite passengers benefiting from a 32-inch screen.
Business class customers will have 22-inch screens and Premium Economy will have 15.6-in screens while Economy passengers will watch a 13.3-inch screen.
All seats in Business Elite and Business feature A/C power and two USB-C and one USB-A charging points.
“Premium Economy guests can look forward to privacy head wings, increased seat storage, versatile and expandable side table design, refined recliner lounge comfort with calf rest and 4 USB-C charging points, while the signature theme of all cabins is a distinctive canopy twist design that evokes the elegance of traditional Arabic tents. Economy will have 6-way adjustable headrests and 2 USB-C charging points,” the airline explained.
Riyadh Air loyalty members will enjoy Viasat’s seamless, free onboard streaming, social scrolling, web browsing, and gaming onboard, available from gate to gate and customers who sign up for the airline’s loyalty scheme will receive free Wi-Fi.
The carrier will also be the first airline to launch Panasonic Avionics’ fully integrated IFE interactive design and publishing tool – Modular Interactive (MI).
“Carefully selected materials, curated lighting, and a cohesive color palette come together to create a cabin that feels naturally inviting and unmistakably luxurious. Refined details tell a deeper story. Mocha Gold and veined stone accents in premium cabins offer a subtle, elegant contrast to rich purple textures,” Riyadh Air said.
The airline added: “A thoughtfully curated palette: dark indigo, mocha, iridescent tones, skyline blue, sunset peach, and lavender, evoke a rich sophistication, seamlessly weaving the identity of the city of Riyadh into a modern expression of luxury felt throughout every cabin.”
After receiving its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), Riyadh Air is set to announce its network and first flight date in the coming months.
