Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Saudi's Jeddah Tower to surpass Burj Khalifa as world's tallest
Saudi Arabia is building a super tall building called Jeddah Tower.
It will be taller than the Burj Khalifa, which is the tallest building right now.
The tower will have over 130 floors and will be more than 1,000 meters tall.
It will have hotels, apartments, offices, and shops.
The building is designed to handle strong winds and heat.
It will also have really fast elevators.
The construction started a long time ago but stopped for a while.
Now, it has started again and is expected to be finished by 2028.
The tower is part of a plan to make Saudi Arabia's economy stronger and more diverse.
Jeddah Tower is set to surpass the Burj Khalifa as the world's tallest skyscraper, reaching over 1,000 meters in height.
The tower is designed to integrate various urban functions, including luxury hotels, elite apartments, corporate offices, and retail districts.
Construction resumed in 2024–2025 after delays, with an expected completion date of 2028.
The project is supported by prominent Saudi investors and aligns with Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the Saudi economy.
The tower features advanced engineering to handle wind pressure and heat, including an aerodynamic shape, reinforced core, and smart technology for safety and energy use.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, Thorson Tomasetti
- What
- Construction of Jeddah Tower, the world's tallest skyscraper
- When
- Construction resumed in 2024–2025, expected completion in 2028
- Where
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Why
- To turn Jeddah into an international tourism and commercial center, and to support Vision 2030, the national plan to diversify the Saudi economy away from petroleum
- Height
- Over 1,000 meters (3,280+ feet)
- Area
- 57 million square feet
- Floors
- 130+
- Completion
- Expected in 2028
- Elevators
- 59 high-speed elevators, including some of the world's fastest
- Escalators
- 12 escalators
- Architects
- Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
- Structural Design
- Thorson Tomasetti