Burj Khalifa no longer world’s tallest building as Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower set to become…, it’s special because…

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower: Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower, expected to be completed by August 2028, is set to become the world’s tallest building. Designed by renowned architects Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill, the project will surpass Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and aim to transform the region’s economic landscape as the centerpiece of Jeddah Economic City. Expected to be a luxurious building, the Jeddah tower is expected to surpass Dubai’s Burj Khalifa as the world’s tallest building.

The tower’s design blends simplicity and grandeur, inspired by palm fronds and reflects Saudi Arabia’s concept of ‘new development’. It features a high-performance wall system that reduces energy consumption and panoramic views from shadow-creating notches. These elements make the building sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower vs Dubai’s Burj Khalifa?

When completed, the tower will rise 3,281 feet, 568 feet higher than the Burj Khalifa. It will include a luxury hotel, offices, apartments and condominiums. The observatory on the 157th floor will be the world’s tallest. The project, which began in 2013, was delayed due to COVID-19, but work is now back on track. The estimated cost is $1.2 billion. The tower will be equipped with an advanced elevator system with 59 elevators and 12 escalators, exemplifying speed and technological advancement.

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How will Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah tower help the city?

The completion of Jeddah Tower will create new opportunities for tourism, economic activity and employment in Saudi Arabia. The project will serve as a catalyst for further development in Jeddah Economic City and reinforce the country’s commitment to diversification and modernization.