Jeddah Tower, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious supertall skyscraper, has reached a significant construction milestone, now standing at 430 metres—over 40% of its planned height exceeding 1,000 metres . This progress positions the structure to challenge Dubai’s iconic 828-metre Burj Khalifa for the title of the world’s tallest building, with completion targeted for 2028 .
At a Glance: The Numbers
Construction Progress: From Hiatus to Momentum
The Timeline:
- 2013: Construction commenced
- 2018: Work suspended due to financial and contractor-related challenges
- 2025: Work officially resumed, with crews actively adding floors
- April 2026: Tower surpassed 100 floors and 400 metres
- July 2026: Tower reaches 430 metres
Current Status:
“Praise be to God, work is continuing, and we will complete the world’s tallest tower.” – Prince Alwaleed bin Talal
Key Engineering Updates:
What Will Jeddah Tower Include?
The mixed-use tower will feature a comprehensive array of facilities :
Design Features:
- Architectural Inspiration: Folded leaves of a desert plant
- Distinctive Three-Petal Design: Engineered to combat wind resistance and reduce structural loads
- Structural System: Innovative concrete-based system, avoiding traditional steel frameworks
- Material Scale: 80,000+ tonnes of steel; reinforced-concrete core sections several metres thick
- Foundation: 5-metre-thick concrete raft resting on 270 bored piles, each 1.8m diameter, extending 105m deep
Jeddah Economic City: The Broader Vision
Jeddah Tower will serve as the centrepiece of Jeddah Economic City, a 57-million-square-foot (5.3 million sqm) development designed to support Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in business and luxury tourism .
The Race for the World’s Tallest
| Building | Location | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa | Dubai | 828m | Current record holder |
| Jeddah Tower | Jeddah | 1,000m+ | Under construction, targeting 2028 |
| Rise Tower | Riyadh | 2,000m (proposed) | Planning stage |
“We will be pumping the highest concrete pump of any building on the planet.” – John Peronto, Managing Principal, Thornton Tomasetti
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Sources: Gulf News, Daily Qudrat, Brogan Group, PropertyNews.ae, The Mirror, Time Out Dubai, Newsweek, Dubai Standard, Aaj English TV, Sloboden Pecat.
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