Kathmandu. Dubai’s Burj Khalifa currently holds the title of the world’s tallest building. However, a skyscraper under construction in neighboring Saudi Arabia is set to break that record.
The Jeddah Tower, which is being built in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Economic City, is expected to be more than 1,000 meters high. Approximately 80 floors have been completed since construction resumed in 2025 and is on track to overtake Burj Khalifa.
The construction of the tower is going on at a rapid pace. A new floor is being added every 3 to 4 days.
According to Gulf News, the construction of this building is expected to be completed by 2028. The Jeddah Tower will be 172 to 180 meters taller than the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Currently, the Burj Khalifa holds the record for the tallest building in the world at 828 meters.
The original name of the Jeddah Tower was Kingdom Tower but the name was later changed.
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Once completed, the Jeddah Tower will be the world’s first building to reach a height of 1 kilometer. Saudi Arabia is also planning to build a two-kilometer-high Rise Tower. It is a flagship project under Saudi Vision 2030 led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).
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The tower in the Jeddah Economic City will have more than 160 floors. It will be used for a variety of purposes, including hotels, luxury accommodations, serviced apartments and high-end office space. One of its most notable features is the very high observation deck. It offers panoramic views of the Red Sea and the city below.
The tower is designed by Adrian Smith. He also co-designed the Burj Khalifa. The tower uses sustainable technology. These include energy-efficient systems and advanced cooling for desert weather. It will have an elevator traveling at a speed of 10 meters per second.
