Everything you need to know about Saudi Arabia’s shiny new megaproject.
Saudi Arabia is filled with exciting megaprojects. The Jeddah Tower, poised to become the tallest building in the world upon its completion in 2028, has resumed construction, marking significant progress toward this historic milestone. Towering over 1,000 meters, the project is set to redefine Jeddah’s skyline and solidify Saudi Arabia’s status as a global leader in architectural innovation.
Kingdom Holding Company, the developer behind the ambitious project, announced on Monday that construction activities, including the critical concrete pouring phase, are back on track. The announcement was made by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, Chairman of Kingdom Holding, alongside CEO Eng. Talal Almaiman and representatives from key architectural and real estate firms.
Currently, work is focused on the 64th floor, with the construction team aiming to complete one floor every four days. This accelerated timeline aligns with the project’s 42-month schedule, underscoring the commitment to deliver this landmark on time.
The Jeddah Tower will form the centerpiece of a sprawling 5.3-million-square-meter Jeddah Economic City development designed to accommodate 75,000 to 100,000 residents. The sky-high structure aims to be 172 metres taller than Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, which is currently the world’s tallest building at 830 metres. In its first phase of development, the site covers an area of 1.5 square kilometres.
Originally named ‘Kingdom Tower,’ the Jeddah Economic Company Tower has been designed with three bases, each rising in continuous slopes to varying heights. This innovative design helps distribute the building’s weight and enhances stability against wind forces. Designed to imitate the contours of a sprouting desert plant, Jeddah Tower was the brainchild of American architect Adrian Smith. Upon completion, the project will include residential offerings ranging from one to six-bedroom units. The amenities will include shopping malls, boutique stalls, fine-dining restaurants, and sports facilities. Four Seasons Hotel, Jeddah Tower, will also be located inside the building. Plus, it will be home to the world’s highest observation deck.
Kingdom Holding Company stated that construction will take 42 months, and 63 of the 157 floors have already been built. When it is completed in 2028, the 1,000-meter-tall skyscraper in Jeddah will become the world’s tallest building.
Upon completion, the structure will join an elite group of “super skyscrapers”—buildings that reach heights of 600 meters or more. Only four such buildings exist currently: the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai Tower in China, and Makkah Royal Clock Tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
If you love megaprojects, check out all of the developments transforming Saudi Arabia. Thanks to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Saudi Vision 2030, the kingdom is home to some of the Middle East’s most impressive developments. The ever-expanding list includes Neom, Qiddiya, The Red Sea Project and more.
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