On the rise: Jeddah Tower soars past Burj Khalifa's midpoint
A skyscraper set to become the world's tallest building is fast rising above the desert sands in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. After years of delays, Jeddah Tower, set for completion in 2028, has surpassed half the height of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, which is the world's tallest building at 828 metres. What is Jeddah Tower? Jeddah Tower, formerly called Kingdom Tower, is Saudi Arabia's answer to the Burj…
Jeddah Tower, once envisioned as Saudi Arabia's answer to the Burj Khalifa, is on track to become the world's tallest building. Standing at 828 metres, the Burj Khalifa currently holds the record, but Jeddah Tower, designed by architect Adrian Smith, aims to surpass this height. Currently at 107 floors or 430 metres, construction resumed in 2025 and is set to reach 167 floors and exceed 1,000 metres by 2028.
The tower, formerly known as Kingdom Tower, will feature luxury hotels, residences, office spaces, and a sky terrace. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the Saudi businessman behind the project, recently visited the site, expressing optimism about the completion. Beyond Jeddah, the Gulf region is poised for a skyscraper race, with Dubai's Burj Azizi and the Dubai Creek Tower also aiming to reach unprecedented heights. However, delays and logistical challenges pose hurdles for these ambitious projects.
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