Jeddah Tower, a tower as tall as Mount Uhud, will be the tallest tower in the world

2024-07-23 2024-07-23T19:34:08Z

Weather of Arabia - The Arab world witnessed a massive architectural revolution, and skyscrapers are a testament to technological progress and human creativity. Among these giant edifices, the “Jeddah Tower” in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stands out. It is a huge project that aspires to reach the sky and redefine the concept of high-rise construction. This tower, formerly known as the “Kingdom Tower” and the “Tilt Tower,” has undergone multiple name changes. Due to the developments that the project has witnessed over the past years, which included modifications in design, height, and owners.

The latest developments in Jeddah Tower

The Jeddah Tower is a skyscraper project under construction in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and aims to become the tallest building in the world, surpassing the height of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai by 180 meters. Below are the latest developments on this huge project:

February 2024: The Jeddah Economic Company set a deadline for submitting bids to obtain the contract to complete work on the tower, with the aim of reviving the project that has faced many challenges and delays over the past years.
April 2024: Media reports announced a Saudi consortium led by Arabco Real Estate Investment Company as one of the most likely candidates to obtain the contract to complete construction of the tower. Arabco has a proven track record in completing similar mega projects, which raises hope for tangible progress in building the Jeddah Tower.

Jeddah Tower specifications

The tower was designed by the famous architect Adrian Smith, who also participated in the design of Burj Khalifa. These are its most important specifications:

The tower is distinguished by its unique design inspired by the shape of a “fork” or “sword”.
The tower is 1,000 meters high, making it the tallest building in the world when completed, surpassing Burj Khalifa by 180 metres.
It includes many luxury facilities, including hotels, residential apartments, offices, observation decks, hanging gardens, and a mall.

With these specifications and developments, the Jeddah Tower remains an ambitious project that reflects the great potential of modern Arab architecture.