This list of tallest buildings in Saudi Arabia ranks the tallest buildings in Saudi Arabia by height. The tallest building in Mecca is the 601 meter megatall skyscraper Clock Towers. It is the world's fourth tallest building and houses the Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower Hotel. The high rise construction boom has extended the skyline of in the past two decades, with the PIF Tower, completed in 2021, becoming Riyadh's tallest building at 385 meters. Riyadh is now the 4th city in the Middle East after Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. A total of 100 skyscrapers have been constructed since 2014 in the city.[1]
Tallest buildings
This section contains a list of completed and topped-out buildings in Saudi Arabia that stand at least 492 feet (150 m) tall, based on standard height measurement which includes spires and architectural details, but excludes antenna masts. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings.[2]
| Name | Image | City | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Royal Clock Tower | 
|
Mecca 21°25′08″N 39°49′35″E / 21.41889°N 39.82639°E |
601 m (1,972 ft) | 120 | 2012 | Government-owned complex of seven skyscraper hotels, tallest buildings of their kind in Saudi Arabia. Since its completion in 2012, the Clock Tower is the 4th-tallest building in the world.[3][4] |
| Public Investment Fund Tower | 
|
Riyadh 24°45′46″N 46°38′25″E / 24.7628°N 46.6403°E |
385 m (1,263 ft) | 80 | 2021 | Formerly known as Capital Market Authority Tower; tallest building in Riyadh, and the tallest office building in Saudi Arabia.[5][6] |
| Sumou Tower 1 | 
|
Jeddah | 310 m (1,017 ft) | 71 | 2025 | Tallest building in Jeddah. Structurally topped out, expected to be completed in 2025. |
| Burj Rafal | 
|
Riyadh 24°47′32″N 46°37′56″E / 24.79222°N 46.63222°E |
307.9 m (1,010 ft) | 68 | 2014 | Tallest residential building in Saudi Arabia.[7] |
| KAFD World Trade Center | 
|
Riyadh 24°45′47″N 46°38′26″E / 24.7630°N 46.6406°E |
304 m (997 ft) | 67 | 2022 | Formerly known as PPA 30 Parcel 1.15. |
| Kingdom Centre | 
|
Riyadh 24°42′41″N 46°40′28″E / 24.7113°N 46.6744°E |
302.3 m (992 ft) | 41 | 2002 | Tallest building in Saudi Arabia from 2002 to 2012, and the first supertall skyscraper in Saudi Arabia. |
| Sumou Tower 2 | 
|
Jeddah | 290 m (951 ft) | 63 | 2025 | Structurally topped out, expected to be completed in 2025. |
| Abraj Al Bait ZamZam Tower |
|
Mecca | 279 m (915 ft) | 58 | 2012 | Tallest hotel in Saudi Arabia. |
| Abraj Al Bait Hajar Tower |
|
Mecca 21°25′08″N 39°49′35″E / 21.41889°N 39.82639°E |
276 m (906 ft) | 54 | 2012 | |
| Al Faisaliah Center | 
|
Riyadh 24°41′25″N 46°41′07″E / 24.69028°N 46.68528°E |
266.9 m (876 ft) | 30 | 2000 | Tallest building in Saudi Arabia from 2000 to 2002. |
| Burj Assila / Shangri-La Hotel & Residences Jeddah | Jeddah 21°28′22″N 39°11′59″E / 21.4729°N 39.1996°E |
264.7 m (868 ft) | 65 | 2021 | Formerly known as Sail Tower; tallest hotel in Jeddah. | |
| Riyad Bank Tower | Riyadh | 264 m (866 ft) | 53 | 2023 | Formerly known as GCC Bank Headquarters. | |
| Tamkeen Tower | Riyadh 24°49′17″N 46°37′11″E / 24.8215°N 46.6198°E |
258.2 m (847 ft) | 58 | 2012 | Formerly known as ARIJ Tower. | |
| Aqua Tower | Jeddah | 251 m (823 ft) | 59 | 2025 | Tallest residential building in Jeddah. Topped out, but currently on hold. | |
| Al Majdoul Tower | 
|
Riyadh 24°44′21″N 46°39′33″E / 24.7391°N 46.6593°E |
244 m (801 ft) | 54 | 2019 | Tallest twisted building in Saudi Arabia. |
| The Headquarters Business Park | 
|
Jeddah 21°36′08″N 39°06′33″E / 21.6023°N 39.1093°E |
235.9 m (774 ft) | 55 | 2015 | Tallest office building in Jeddah. |
| Abraj Al Bait Maqam Tower |
|
Mecca 21°25′08″N 39°49′35″E / 21.41889°N 39.82639°E |
232.4 m (762 ft) | 61 | 2012 | Tallest residential building in Mecca, along with Abraj Al Bait Qibla Tower. |
| Abraj Al Bait Qibla Tower |
|
Mecca 21°25′08″N 39°49′35″E / 21.41889°N 39.82639°E |
232.4 m (762 ft) | 61 | 2012 | Tallest residential building in Mecca, along with Abraj Al Bait Maqam Tower. |
| Abraj Al Bait Safa Tower |
|
Mecca 21°25′08″N 39°49′35″E / 21.41889°N 39.82639°E |
232 m (761 ft) | 46 | 2007 | |
| Abraj Al Bait Marwah Tower |
|
Mecca 21°25′08″N 39°49′35″E / 21.41889°N 39.82639°E |
232 m (761 ft) | 46 | 2008 | |
| Samba Bank HQ Tower | Riyadh | 231.2 m (759 ft) | 40 | 2020 | Formerly known as Samba New Head Office and PPA 30 Parcel 1.18. | |
| Rafal Living Tower | Riyadh | 213 m (699 ft) | 62 | 2022 | Formerly known as Rafal Living by Kempinski and Sky Gardens by Rafal. | |
| Golden Tower | 
|
Jeddah 21°28′22″N 39°11′59″E / 21.4729°N 39.1996°E |
205 m (673 ft) | 49 | 2018 | |
| Al Rajhi Bank Tower | 
|
Riyadh | 205 m (673 ft) | 36 | 2017 | Also known as Al Rajhi Bank Headquarters. |
| Olaya Tower 2 | 
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Riyadh | 203.4 m (667 ft) | 36 | 2013 | |
| Dhahran Tower | 
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Al Khobar | 200 m (656 ft) | 46 | 2012 | Formerly known as Suwaiket Tower; tallest building in Al Khobar. |
| Al Nakheel Tower | Riyadh | 200 m (656 ft) | 26 | 2011 | ||
| Burj DAMAC | Riyadh | 200 m (656 ft) | 36 | 2016 | Formerly known as Exclusiva One. | |
| Tadawul Tower | Riyadh | 200 m (656 ft) | 43 | 2022 | Formerly known as Saudi Stock Exchange Headquarters and PPA 30 Parcel 1.17. | |
| Al-Obeikan Hilton Tower Hotel | Riyadh | 200 m (656 ft) | 35 | 2017 | Also known as Hilton Riyadh Olaya. | |
| Al Jawhara Tower | 
|
Jeddah 21°34′40″N 39°06′28″E / 21.5778°N 39.1079°E |
187 m (614 ft) | 48 | 2014 | |
| PPA 30 Parcel 4.09 | Riyadh | 182 m (597 ft) | 46 | 2015 | ||
| Beach Tower | Jeddah | 177 m (581 ft) | 36 | 2014 | ||
| King's Road Tower | 
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Jeddah | 170 m (558 ft) | 37 | 2011 | |
| Olaya Tower 1 |
|
Riyadh | 166.3 m (546 ft) | 34 | 2013 | |
| ETLAL Residence | Riyadh | 165 m (541 ft) | 40 | 2022 | Formerly known as Zamil Tower. | |
| Al Waseel Tower | Riyadh | 163.2 m (535 ft) | 21 | 2011 | Formerly known as Al Wassil Tower. | |
| Hamad Tower | 
|
Riyadh | 163 m (535 ft) | 39 | 2016 | |
| Villas in the Sky | Riyadh | 160 m (525 ft) | 32 | 2016 | ||
| Muqarnas Tower | Riyadh | 158 m (518 ft) | 36 | 2016 | ||
| Boudl Tower | 
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Riyadh | 155 m (509 ft) | 26 | 2017 | |
| Burj Al Anoud | 
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Riyadh | 155 m (509 ft) | 20 | 2005 | Formerly known as Alnood Tower. |
| Burj Al Anood 2 | Riyadh | 155 m (509 ft) | 20 | 2012 | Formerly known as Alnood Tower 2. | |
| Jabal Omar Hotel Tower 1 | Mecca | 152 m (499 ft) | 40 | 2023 | ||
| Jabal Omar Hotel Tower 2 | Mecca | 152 m (499 ft) | 40 | 2023 | ||
| Burj Al-Swailem | Riyadh | 151 m (495 ft) | 28 | 2017 | Tallest hotel in Riyadh. | |
| Bayat Plaza Tower 1 | Jeddah | 151 m (495 ft) | 34 | 2018 | ||
| DAMAC Esclusiva Luxury Serviced Apartments | Riyadh | 150 m (492 ft) | 30 | 2016 | ||
| Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences | Riyadh | 150 m (492 ft) | 37 | 2023 | ||
| Jabal Omar Residential Tower 1 | Mecca | 150 m (492 ft) | 35 | 2014 | ||
| Jabal Omar Residential Tower 2 | Mecca | 150 m (492 ft) | 35 | 2014 | ||
| Jabal Omar Residential Tower 3 | Mecca | 150 m (492 ft) | 35 | 2014 | ||
| Jabal Omar Residential Tower 4 | Mecca | 150 m (492 ft) | 35 | 2014 | ||
| Jabal Omar Residential Tower 5 | Mecca | 150 m (492 ft) | 35 | 2014 | ||
| Jabal Omar Residential Tower 6 | Mecca | 150 m (492 ft) | 35 | 2014 | ||
| AKH Tower | Dammam | 150 m (492 ft) | 37 | 2018 | Formerly known as AbdulKarim Tower; tallest building in Dammam. |
Tallest buildings under construction
| Rank | Name | City | Height | Floors | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeddah Tower | Jeddah | 1,008 m (3,307 ft) | 167 | 2028 |
| 2 | The Line | Neom | 488 m (1,601 ft) | 2030 | |
| 3 | Burj Almasa | Jeddah | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 93 | On Hold |
| 4 | Mukaab | Riyadh | 400 m (1,312 ft) | 2030 | |
| 5 | Fawaz Alhokair Tower | Riyadh | 354 m (1,161 ft) | 80 | |
| 6 | Sumou Tower 1 | Jeddah | 310 m (1,017 ft) | 71 | 2025 |
| 7 | Tuwaiq Tower | Riyadh | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 51 | 2025 |
| 8 | Sumou Tower 2 | Jeddah | 290 m (951 ft) | 63 | 2025 |
| 9 | Aqua Tower | Jeddah | 251 m (823 ft) | 59 | On Hold |
| 10 | Abraj Kudai | Mecca | 230 m (755 ft) | 45 | On Hold |
| 11 | Alinma Bank Tower | Riyadh | 213 m (699 ft) | 42 | 2027 |
| 12 | King Abdullah Beacon of Knowledge | Riyadh | 200 m (656 ft) | 49 | On Hold |
| 13 | Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Expansion | Jeddah | 190 m (623 ft) | 38 | 2021 |
| 14 | The Avenues T1 | Riyadh | 164 m (538 ft) | 35 | 2025 |
| 15 = | The Avenues T2 | Riyadh | 160 m (525 ft) | 35 | 2025 |
| 15 = | The Avenues T3 | Riyadh | 160 m (525 ft) | 35 | 2025 |
Tallest buildings approved
| Rank | Name | City | Height | Floors | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai Tower 1 | Jeddah | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 82 | On Hold |
| 2 = | Al Mada Tower 1 | Jeddah | 358 m (1,175 ft) | 76 | On Hold |
| 2 = | Al Mada Tower 2 | Jeddah | 358 m (1,175 ft) | 76 | On Hold |
| 4 | Riyadh Tower | Riyadh | 338 m (1,109 ft) | 73 | On Hold |
| 5 | Rawabi Abraj Al Bait | Mecca | 300 m (984 ft) | 66 | |
| 6 | Mirage Tower | Jeddah | 300 m (984 ft) | 60 | |
| 7 | Grand Hyatt Jeddah | Jeddah | 234 m (768 ft) | 48 | |
| 8 | Trump Tower Jeddah | Jeddah | 189 m (620 ft) | 47 | 2029 |
Tallest buildings proposed
| Rank | Name | City | Height | Floors | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rise Tower | Riyadh | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 678 | 2030 |
| 2 | Neom Wind Tower | Neom | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | - | - |
| 3 | The Blade | Riyadh | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 128 | - |
| 4 | Icon Tower | Jeddah | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 90 | - |
| 5 | Riyadh Tower | Riyadh | 389 m (1,276 ft) | 97 | - |
| 6 | Balcony Towers 1 | Riyadh | 350 m (1,150 ft) | 67 | - |
| 7 | Discovery Tower | Neom | 330 m (1,083 ft) | - | - |
| 8 | Epicon Towers 1 | Neom | 275 m (902 ft) | - | - |
| 9 | Al-Faisaliah Towers 2 | Riyadh | 250 m (820 ft) | - | - |
| 10 | Masic Corniche Tower | Jeddah | 245 m (804 ft) | 55 | - |
| 11 | Balcony Towers 2 | Riyadh | 230 m (755 ft) | 50 | - |
| 12 | Epicon Towers 2 | Neom | 225 m (738 ft) | - | - |
| 13 | Balcony Towers 3 | Riyadh | 184 m (604 ft) | 40 | - |
Horizontal skyscraper
Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammed bin Salman announced that the state will be building a long horizontal skyscraper.[8] Being officially presented under the name of The Line, the complex will be a linear smart city placed in Neom, Tabuk Province, which is designed to have no cars, streets or carbon emissions.[9]
See also
- List of tallest buildings in the world
- List of tallest structures in the Middle East
- List of tallest buildings in Asia
- List of tallest structures in the world by country
- List of buildings taller than 400 metres
- List of tallest buildings and structures in the world
- List of tallest hotels in the world
- List of tallest residential buildings in the world
References
- ^ "Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat – CTBUH". www.ctbuh.org. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ "Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat – CTBUH". www.ctbuh.org. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ The Tower Info. "Abraj Al Bait (Makkah Royal Clock Tower)". thetowerinfo.com. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ SkyScraperCenter. "Abraj Al-Bait Endowment". skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ Architizer, Inc (7 February 2019). "PIF Tower by Omrania". architizer.com. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ CityLab, Emily Nonko (2017-07-13). "Can a Sideways Elevator Help Designers Build Taller Skyscrapers?". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- ^ Fahy, Michael. "Riyadh's Burj Rafal to complete in September". ConstructionWeekOnline. Business Publishing Ltd. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
- ^ Jones, Rory (23 July 2022). "Inside Saudi Arabia's Plan to Build a Skyscraper That Stretches for 75 Miles". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ Summers, Nick (11 January 2021). "Saudi Arabia is planning a 100-mile line of car-free smart communities". Engadget. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
External links
- Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Documents most planned, built and under-construction skyscrapers
- Emporis[usurped], International database of various buildings
- Urbika, Includes many projects not documented by other websites
- SkyscraperPage, Database and diagrams of most skyscrapers