Jeddah Tower, unifinished skyscraper construction project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Tower is a skyscraper rising in Dschidda, Saudi Arabia, planned to reach 1000 meters. The structure shows a needle-like form with narrowing levels and pairs reinforced concrete with glass outer layers that catch sunlight.
Construction started in April 2013 after initial planning emerged around 2008 and the goal was set to surpass the existing height record. Following several years of interruption, including a longer pause beginning in 2018, work resumed in early 2025.
The name connects the port city to a project that represents departure and technological advance for many observers. Visitors experience how the geometry shapes the surrounding skyline and can see that the structure has become a talking point for locals and guests alike.
The tower stands in a larger development area on the city outskirts where new roads and infrastructure are emerging and access is not yet fully established. Visitors should note that the surroundings change constantly during the construction phase and entry depends on the progress of the work.
The foundation was driven up to 200 meters deep into the ground, necessary to carry the enormous weight and cope with the particular soil conditions of the region. The elevators in the building are set to reach a speed of ten meters per second, making them among the fastest worldwide.
Location: Jeddah
Architects: Adrian Smith
Architectural style: neo-futurism
Floors above the ground: 200
Floors below the ground: 4
Elevators: 59
Height: 1,000 m
Operator: Jeddah Economic Company
Address: P3MJ+PP7 Kingdom Tower, Obhur Al-Shamaliyah, Jeddah 23811, Saudi Arabia
GPS coordinates: 21.73400,39.08284
Latest update: December 4, 2025 16:18
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