Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Jeddah Tower: World's Tallest Building Details
Jeddah Tower is a super tall building being built in Saudi Arabia.
It will be over 1,000 meters tall, making it the tallest building in the world.
The tower will have many things inside, like a fancy hotel, apartments, offices, and shops.
It will also have a very high observation deck where people can look out over the city.
The building is designed to be strong and comfortable despite its height.
Construction started again in 2025 and is expected to finish by 2028.
Right now, the inside is still being built, and it's not open to the public yet.
Jeddah Tower is planned to be over 1,000 meters tall, making it the world's tallest building.
The tower will feature a luxury hotel, serviced apartments, offices, retail spaces, and an observation deck.
Construction resumed in January 2025 and is expected to be completed by 2028.
The building is designed to withstand harsh desert conditions and will have advanced vertical transport systems.
Jeddah Tower is part of a larger urban development project aimed at diversifying the region's economy.
- Who
- Developed by Kingdom Holding Company under Prince Alwaleed bin Talal
- What
- A mixed-use vertical city and the world's tallest building
- When
- Construction resumed in January 2025, expected completion in 2028
- Where
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, along the Red Sea coast
- Why
- To establish a global architectural landmark and diversify the region's economy
- Height
- Over 1,000 metres
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Architects
- Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
- Engineers
- Thornton Tomasetti
- Completion Date
- Expected 2028
- Floors
- 252
- Observation Deck Height
- 630 metres
- Elevator Speed
- 10-12 metres per second