Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Vision 2030
The world's next tallest building — surpassing the Burj Khalifa
The Vision
Rising from the shores of the Red Sea in Jeddah Economic City, the Jeddah Tower is engineered to breach the 1,000-meter barrier — a feat never before achieved in human construction history.
Designed by the legendary firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture — the same visionaries behind the Burj Khalifa — this megatall skyscraper will house a luxury hotel, premium residences, Grade-A offices, and the world's highest observation deck.
With its distinctive three-petal footprint inspired by the palm frond — a symbol of new growth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — the tower is not just an engineering marvel. It is a statement of civilizational ambition.
Height
1,008 metres+
Over one full kilometer. Final height revealed on completion.
Total Floor Area
500,000 m²
Mixed-use across hotel, residences, offices & observatory
Foundation
270 piles · 110m deep
Drilled concrete piles anchoring a 5-metre thick raft
Architect
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill
The firm behind Dubai's Burj Khalifa
Developer
Jeddah Economic Company
Backed by Kingdom Holding (Prince Alwaleed bin Talal)
Timeline
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal announces plans for "Kingdom Tower" — a building taller than one kilometer, in Jeddah.
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture complete the iconic three-petal design. The project is rechristened Jeddah Tower.
Ground breaks on the 57-million sq ft Jeddah Economic City. The Saudi Binladin Group is appointed as main contractor.
Work is suspended at around the 63rd floor due to financial pressures and geopolitical uncertainty in the region.
Saudi Binladin Group re-awarded a SR 7.2 billion contract. Turner Construction brought in as project manager. The world holds its breath.
Full-scale construction resumes in January 2025 at a pace of one floor every three to five days. Façade cladding and MEP works begin. By December, 80 floors completed.
The tower crosses 100 floors in April 2026 — confirmed as over halfway complete. The structure is on track and rising steadily toward the sky.
The Jeddah Tower is expected to open its doors, claiming the title of the world's tallest building and becoming a permanent symbol of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
What's Inside
A world-class hospitality experience occupying the upper floors, with panoramic views of the Red Sea and the Hejaz mountains.
Ultra-premium residential apartments offering unmatched elevation living — some of the highest-altitude homes ever built.
Grade-A commercial space positioning businesses at the literal apex of the Arabian Peninsula's business hub.
The world's highest observation deck — higher than any structure ever built — offering a view across three countries.
A sophisticated vertical transportation network including double-deck elevators and high-speed sky lobbies.
Anchoring the 57-million square foot Jeddah Economic City development, the tower faces the ancient Red Sea coast.
Live Status — June 2026
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