Al Faisaliah Centre, Commercial skyscraper in Al-Olaya district, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Al Faisaliah Centre rises 267 meters into the sky with a pyramid shape and a glass sphere positioned at its summit.
The building marked a significant milestone as the first skyscraper in Saudi Arabia when it opened its doors in May 2000.
The center features a monumental stained glass wall designed by Brian Clarke, spanning 22,000 square feet in the atrial connecting space.
The complex integrates 30 floors of office spaces, a shopping mall, multiple dining establishments, and an observation deck at 200 meters.
The Globe restaurant sits within the distinctive spherical structure at the top, providing 360-degree views across the Saudi capital.
Location: Riyadh
Inception: May 14, 2000
Architects: Foster and Partners
Architectural style: high-tech architecture
Floors above the ground: 30
Elevators: 30
Height: 267 m
GPS coordinates: 24.69028,46.68528
Latest update: August 30, 2025 13:29
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