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Jeddah Tower and the Jeddah Central Project

Jeddah Tower is set to become the world's tallest building, rising above Jeddah's northern waterfront, while Jeddah Central is remaking the city's historic seafront with culture, sport and homes. Together they are reshaping Saudi Arabia's Red Sea gateway.

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At a glance

Jeddah Central and Jeddah Tower at a glance

Jeddah Tower height
Planned at more than 1,000 m
Jeddah Tower developer
Jeddah Economic Company
Construction
Resumed January 2025
Tower completion
To be confirmed (target announced: 2028)
Jeddah Central
About 5.7 sq km on the central Jeddah seafront
Jeddah Central developer
Jeddah Central Development Company (Public Investment Fund)

Jeddah Tower

Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, the firm led by the architect of the Burj Khalifa, Jeddah Tower is planned to pass 1,000 meters, overtaking Dubai's Burj Khalifa as the tallest building on earth. Its tapering, three-petal form is inspired by the leaves of a desert plant.

Construction restarted in January 2025 after a long pause, with the tower now rising floor by floor. The plan includes a luxury hotel, serviced apartments, luxury homes, offices and the world's highest observation deck. It is the centerpiece of Jeddah Economic City, a new district in the north of the city.

The Jeddah Corniche curves along the Red Sea past the floating mosque and the towers of the city.
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Jeddah Central

Jeddah Central is renewing a stretch of seafront close to the old city, linking the Corniche with new public spaces. Its four landmarks are an opera house, a museum, a sports stadium and an oceanarium, alongside a marina, beaches, hotels and homes.

It sits near Al-Balad, the UNESCO-listed historic district of coral-stone houses, and is designed to bring culture and leisure to the heart of the city. Read about the city itself in our Jeddah travel guide, and continue north along the coast to the Red Sea resorts.

Status at a glance

Under construction

Jeddah Tower

Jeddah Economic City, north Jeddah

Construction resumed in 2025. The developer's announced target is 2028; completion: To be confirmed.

Under construction

Jeddah Central: opera house, museum, stadium and oceanarium

Central Jeddah seafront

The four landmark venues of the waterfront plan. Opening dates: To be confirmed.

To be confirmed

Jeddah Central homes, hotels and marina

Central Jeddah seafront

Residential and hospitality districts along the water. Dates: To be confirmed.

For investors

Jeddah is one of the cities included in the designated zones for non-Saudi ownership under the 2026 law, and both projects include luxury homes. See our Saudi Arabia Luxury Real Estate and Premium Residency guide and branded residences. For the wider picture, return to Saudi Vision 2030 and the giga-projects.

Questions about Jeddah Tower

How tall will Jeddah Tower be?

It is planned at more than 1,000 meters, which would make it the tallest building in the world.

When will Jeddah Tower be finished?

The developer has announced a 2028 target; completion is To be confirmed.

Is Jeddah Central part of Jeddah Tower?

No. They are separate projects: Jeddah Tower is in the north of the city, Jeddah Central on the central seafront.

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