In 2010, the Burj Khalifa tower was erected in Dubai , the height of which is 828 m. It was at that time the tallest building in the world. But today in many cities there is a construction of new, even more complex and high buildings. Especially a lot of such buildings are planned to be built in rich Arab countries, including in Saudi Arabia .
In 2010, the Burj Khalifa tower was erected in Dubai , the height of which is 828 m. It was at that time the tallest building in the world. But today in many cities there is a construction of new, even more complex and high buildings. Especially a lot of such buildings are planned to be built in rich Arab countries, including in Saudi Arabia .
9 tallest skyscrapers in Saudi Arabia
Arriving in this eastern country, it is worth seeing such tall buildings:
- Kingdom Tower - this skyscraper began to be built in the city of Jeddah in 2013. The building has 167 floors, and its height is about one kilometer! However, the exact size of the skyscraper will be known only after the building is put into operation. This building will become part of a multifunctional complex, which is planned to be completed by 2020.
- The Capital Market Authority Tower is located in Riyadh . It has 77 floors and the height of the building is 385 m. It will house the new financial and economic center of the entire Middle East.
- Burj Rafal - this building has 68 floors and 308 m of height. It is planned to be used as a luxury hotel with 350 rooms.
- Al Faisaly is another high-rise building of the country. Its height is 267 m and 44 floors. In the skyscraper are the hotel and offices.
- Suwaiket Tower is a high-rise building of 46 floors and a height of 200 m located in the city of El Khubar and is the tallest building in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia.
- Abraj al-Bayt is a luxurious 120-story hotel of the Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel. It is located in Mecca and is one of the tallest skyscrapers in Saudi Arabia. The skyscraper is also used to accommodate pilgrims who come here to participate in the annual hajj.
- The towers of Lamar - these twin skyscrapers in Jeddah are still under construction. One of the towers will have a height of 293 m (68 floors), and the second - 322 m (73 floors). In buildings, underground floors are planned, which will be used for parking cars.
- Burj Ar-Rajhi - this skyscraper began to be built in Riyadh in 2006. Upon completion, this building will be the fourth tallest in the entire kingdom. The height of this 50-storey building will be 250 m.
- The National Commercial Bank , built in Jeddah, has a height of 210 m. This Islamic development bank has 23 floors.