Rise Tower

Not to be confused with Torre Rise.
Rise Tower
برج رايز
Map
Interactive map of the Rise Tower area
General information
StatusStarted(ing) (2026)
LocationNorth Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates24°50′20″N 46°37′05″E / 24.838844°N 46.618058°E / 24.838844; 46.618058
Construction started2026 (Expected)
Estimated completion2060 (Expected)
CostUS$5 billion , 18.75 billion ﷼
Height
Height2,008 m (6,588 ft)
Technical details
Floor count400 (reported)
Design and construction
Architecture firmFoster and Partners,
HKS Architects
DeveloperPublic Investment Fund

Rise Tower (Arabic: برج رايز) is a planned megatall skyscraper in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Planned to be the first two-kilometre-tall building, it would surpass both Burj Khalifa by 1,172 m (3,845 ft) and Jeddah Tower by 1,000 m (3,300 ft) to become the world’s tallest building or structure.[1][2]

Location and site

Rise Tower is sited in North Riyadh within a broader mixed-use masterplan widely reported as the "North Pole" district, with proximity to King Khalid International Airport (KKIA).[3][4] and the capital’s northern growth corridor.[1][2] Popular-press explainers describe the district as a large “city of the future” concept anchored by a central business hub.[5][6]

Overview

In December 2022, industry publications like MEED reported that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) was considering a plan to build a record-breaking tower as part of an approximately 18 km2 (6.9 sq mi) development in North Riyadh, with preliminary cost estimates around US$5 billion.[3][4] In August 2023, almost six months after the announcement of New Murabba project, the designs of Rise Tower were unveiled by Mohammed al-Qahtani, the CEO of Saudi Arabia Holding Company. In 2025, coverage shifted to procurement: reporting mentioned tendering for the North Pole district and a ~2 km tower concept attributed to Foster + Partners.[1][2]

Design

Competition reporting and early renders attribute the concept design to Foster + Partners.[1] A 2-kilometre target height and a 678-storey programme have been reported by the trade press; official detailed specifications have not yet been published by the proponent.[1][2] The tower is positioned as a centrepiece for a new business district intended to complement major Riyadh initiatives in the lead-up to Expo 2030.[7][8]

Status

As of February 2026, no formal groundbreaking date, contract awards, or definitive specifications have been announced by the developer or PIF beyond reported tender activity.[1][2] PIF’s public list of giga-projects does not presently include North Pole or Rise Tower, indicating the scheme remains at proposal/competition stage.[9]

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Rogers, David (March 21, 2025). "Bidding opens for Saudi Arabia's 2km-tall tower". Global Construction Review. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Bidding starts for 'North Pole' surrounding Foster + Partners' 2km Riyadh megatall". Archinect. March 23, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Saudi Arabia plans 2km megatall tower in Riyadh". MEED. December 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Saudi PIF is planning to build a 2-km tall tower in Riyadh – report". Zawya. December 8, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  5. ^ "Skyscraper four times the height of the Empire State Building? What to know about Saudi Arabia's Rise Tower". Newsweek. June 12, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  6. ^ "3 tower projects in Saudi Arabia, UAE set to be 'taller than Burj Khalifa'". Gulf News. September 3, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  7. ^ "What's happening with The North Pole in Riyadh, Saudi?". Hotelier Middle East. August 15, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  8. ^ "Rise Tower Riyadh to be the world's tallest building". Time Out Riyadh. August 19, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  9. ^ "Giga-Projects". Public Investment Fund. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
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