Saudi Arabia's ambitious Jeddah Tower, formerly known as Kingdom Tower, has achieved a significant construction milestone, reaching its 107th floor. Standing at an impressive 430 meters (1,410 feet) tall, the mega-project is rapidly progressing towards its goal of becoming the world's first structure to exceed one kilometer in height, ultimately surpassing Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa.
Rapid Progress After Delays
This latest update marks one of the fastest construction phases since work resumed on the towering skyscraper. According to Prince Al Waleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company, who recently visited the site, construction is now moving at a steady pace after years of financial and contractor-related delays that stalled the project in 2018. Construction originally began in 2013, with work officially restarting in 2025.
Designed by a Master Architect
The visionary behind Jeddah Tower is Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG). Notably, Adrian Smith also holds the distinction of designing the Burj Khalifa, currently the world's tallest building at 828 meters. Once completed, Jeddah Tower is projected to be over 170 meters taller than its Dubai predecessor, reaching more than 1,000 meters (3,280+ feet) and featuring at least 157 floors.
A City Within a Tower
Jeddah Tower is conceived as a mixed-use marvel, housing a diverse range of luxury and commercial spaces. Plans include a 200-room luxury hotel, premium office facilities, service apartments, high-end residences, and multiple sky lobbies. Visitors will also be able to experience breathtaking panoramic views of the Red Sea from its observation decks, and the tower will even feature a helicopter pad. To manage its immense verticality, the skyscraper will be served by 59 high-speed elevators.
Overcoming Engineering Challenges
Constructing a building of such unprecedented scale presents immense engineering hurdles. Teams have had to address critical factors like extreme wind loads, long-term structural movement, and optimizing material usage. Structural engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti has highlighted the crucial role of advanced computational modeling and extensive wind-tunnel testing in developing a robust system capable of supporting what is destined to be the world's tallest building.
Anticipated Completion by 2028
With renewed momentum, crews are consistently adding new floors. If the current pace of construction continues as scheduled, the Jeddah Tower is expected to be completed in 2028, cementing its place in history as the tallest skyscraper ever built and redefining the limits of architectural ambition.