In a new step toward achieving an unprecedented architectural dream, construction work on the Jeddah Tower continues to make remarkable progress.
Concrete pouring has reached the 66th floor, with two new floors added in recent weeks.
This massive project, expected to become the tallest tower in the world at over 1,000 meters, represents a qualitative leap in the field of engineering and construction on an international level.
Jeddah Tower Specifications: An Engineering Masterpiece That Challenges the Impossible
The Jeddah Tower features a unique design and exceptional specifications that make it a strong competitor to the world’s tallest towers.
The most prominent of these specifications are:
Total Height: 1,008 meters (including the upper antenna).
Number of Floors: 167 usable floors.
Total Area: 243,000 square meters.
Number of Elevators: 59 high-speed elevators (with speeds up to 12 meters per second).
Construction Materials:
12,000 tons of structural steel.
80,000 cubic meters of reinforced concrete.
The tower will also include residential, hotel, and international office spaces, as well as panoramic observation decks offering visitors stunning views of Jeddah and the Red Sea.
Compared to the world’s tallest towers: Will it really be the tallest?
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is currently the world’s tallest tower at 828 meters, but the Jeddah Tower will surpass it by more than 180 meters upon completion.
Compared to the world’s most prominent towers
In the race for tallest towers around the world, the Jeddah Tower stands out as a strong contender for records, surpassing the world’s most prominent towers in its planned height.
While the Burj Khalifa in Dubai currently holds the title of the world’s tallest building at 828 meters and 163 floors, the Jeddah Tower will surpass it by more than 180 meters upon completion.
The Shanghai World Financial Center in China, at 632 meters, is second only to the Burj Khalifa, while the Petronas Towers in Malaysia are third at 452 meters.
It’s worth noting that the Burj Khalifa took six years to build (2004-2010), while the Jeddah Tower is expected to take approximately the same amount of time despite greater technical challenges.
The total area of the Jeddah Tower (243,000 m2) will be approximately 30% larger than that of the Burj Khalifa.
Current Construction Phases and Timeline
According to statements by the Jeddah Development and Construction Company (the project’s master developer):
The main structure is complete up to the 66th floor.
45% of the glass facades have been installed.
Interior fit-out work has begun on the lower floors.
Installation of 22 of the 59 elevators.
The next phases are expected to include:
End of 2025: Completion of the main concrete structure.
Mid-2026: Installation of the final top.
First quarter of 2027: Official opening.
Economic and Tourism Impact
Experts expect the Jeddah Tower to become one of the most important tourist and investment destinations in the region, as it will:
Attract 1.5 million visitors annually.
Create 12,000 direct job opportunities.
Raise the value of surrounding real estate by 40%.
Enhance Saudi Arabia’s position as a global investment destination.
Conclusion:
With construction progressing rapidly, Saudi Arabia’s dream of owning the world’s tallest tower appears closer than ever.
This giant edifice will not just be a super-tall building; it will also be a symbol of the Kingdom’s engineering and economic progress under Vision 2030.
Construction work on the Jeddah Tower is progressing significantly, with concrete pouring reaching the 66th floor. The tower, which will reach 1,008 meters (167 floors), will surpass the Burj Khalifa as the tallest building in the world. It includes a unique wind-resistant design and 59 high-speed elevators. It is expected to open in 2027, attracting 1.5 million visitors annually and boosting the Saudi economy.
