Jeddah Tower, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious supertall skyscraper, has reached a significant construction milestone, now standing at 430 metres. This progress positions the structure, planned to exceed 1,000 metres, as a strong contender for the title of the world’s tallest building, currently held by Dubai’s iconic 828-metre Burj Khalifa.
The latest update confirms that over 40% of the tower’s planned height has been completed. This advancement was recently highlighted by Saudi investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal following a visit to the construction site, offering one of the clearest public indications that construction is steadily continuing after years of challenges.
The Jeddah Economic City Tower is envisioned as the centrepiece of Jeddah Economic City, a vast 57-million-square-foot development designed to bolster Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in business and luxury tourism. The project is being developed by Jeddah Economic Company, which is backed by Prince Alwaleed’s Kingdom Holding Company. Collaboration with several prominent architectural and engineering firms, including Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture, Thornton Tomasetti, Langan International, Saudi Binladin Group, RWDI, and Dar, underscores the complex and international nature of this undertaking. Thornton Tomasetti is specifically providing structural design services for the landmark.
Upon its completion, Jeddah Tower is projected to become the first building globally to cross the one-kilometre height mark, significantly surpassing Burj Khalifa. The mixed-use tower will feature a comprehensive array of facilities, including residential properties, a luxury hotel, expansive office spaces, and one of the world’s highest observation decks, offering panoramic views.
Construction on Jeddah Tower commenced in 2013 but faced suspension in 2018 due to financial and contractor-related issues. Work officially resumed in 2025, with crews actively progressing on adding floors to the landmark structure. This renewed momentum has drawn considerable attention from the regional real estate sector and global skyscraper enthusiasts, eager to witness the culmination of this monumental engineering feat. The tower’s resurgence underscores a broader regional trend of investing in large-scale infrastructure and iconic developments.