Jeddah Tower: Work Resumes on the World’s Tallest Skyscraper

Construction on the Jeddah Tower - set to become the world's tallest skyscraper - is back in motion. Designed by Chicago-based studio Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, the skyscraper was originally slated for completion in 2020, but construction stalled due to prolonged delays. Now, with work officially resuming, developer Kingdom Holding Company has announced a new completion target for 2028.

Planned to ascend to at least 1,001 metres, Jeddah Tower will surpass Dubai’s Burj Khalifa by at least 173 metres, claiming the title of the world’s tallest building. Formerly known as Kingdom Tower, this mixed-use skyscraper will house a Four Seasons hotel, office spaces, serviced apartments, luxury condominiums, and the world’s highest observatory, redefining Jeddah’s skyline with its pointed allure.

Draped in glass, the structure glides from a triangular footprint with a sleek, sloping façade, gradually tapering to a sharp peak. Subtle recesses carved through its surface lend it an asymmetrical allure that shifts with the light, creating a dynamic illusion, as if the tower itself is unfurling beneath the sun.

Photography Credit:  Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture