JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Economic Company Tower has reached a major construction milestone, surpassing 100 floors as work continues on what is set to become the world’s tallest building.
The tower has now risen to 102 floors and is progressing rapidly towards its planned height of more than one kilometre, making it the first building in history expected to exceed that mark.
Designed by renowned architectural firm Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill, the skyscraper will feature at least 157 floors and will significantly exceed the height of the current world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
Located in the coastal city of Jeddah, the tower forms the centrepiece of a major urban development project aimed at supporting Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification and tourism ambitions.
Once completed, the building will include luxury residences, office space, a high-end hotel and the world’s highest observation deck, offering panoramic views of the Red Sea and surrounding region.
Advanced engineering solutions
The project is being supported by advanced engineering solutions to ensure stability at unprecedented heights. The structure is built on a massive concrete foundation system supported by hundreds of deep piles extending more than 100 metres underground.
The tower will also feature 59 elevators and provide approximately 5.7 million square feet of floor space.
The Jeddah Economic Company Tower is one of several major development projects underway in Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom continues to invest in world-class infrastructure, tourism and urban transformation initiatives.
After years of planning and construction, the project is now moving steadily forward, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a centre for architectural innovation and large-scale development.
Upon completion, the tower is expected to become a global landmark and one of the most recognisable symbols of modern engineering and design.
