Jeddah Tower crosses 116 floors, completion timeline moves

Jeddah Tower now stands at approximately 466 metres tall, having another 362 metres to reach the title of the world's tallest building. However, its anticipated completion date has been delayed by a few months to late 2028 from the previous August completion. Fabien Toscano, CEO of Jeddah Economic Company (JEC), announced that the tower had reached its 116th floor by September, leaving 41 out of the planned 157 floors to be constructed.

The planned height of the Jeddah Tower is around 1,008 metres, making it about 180 metres taller than Dubai's Burj Khalifa. The tower, designed by Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture, already surpassed the Petronas Towers in Malaysia in height. Delays have been attributed to rising procurement and construction costs, as well as the ongoing conflict in the Gulf.

Tower apartments are set to become available in 2027, whereas initial reports suggested 2026. Progress has accelerated recently, with engineers reporting the tower near 80 floors in January, confirming 100 floors and 400 metres in April, and reaching 454 metres and 113 floors by September. The current construction includes the concrete core, glass facade installation, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works.

The tower will feature luxury residences, commercial space, a Four Seasons hotel, and an observation deck, which will be the highest in the world. Despite a long history of delays, the project restarted in 2024, and the Saudi holding company Kingdom Holding has agreed to fund the remaining costs through internal resources and banking facilities.