1,000-Metre Jeddah Tower Targets Completion in 2028

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower, planned to become the world’s tallest building at more than 1,000 metres, is targeting completion in 2028 as construction continues to move forward.According to the latest update from Kingdom Holding Company, the skyscraper reached its 120th floor and a height of approximately 482 metres by early November 2026.The company reported that more than 322,000 cubic metres of concrete had been poured, representing approximately 72% of the total planned concrete volume. More than 3,900 exterior glass panels had also been installed, accounting for about 14% of the planned façade.Construction is continuing on the tower’s structure, external façade, electrical and mechanical systems, while specialist work is also beginning on the Sky Terrace.The project is being developed by Jeddah Economic Company, with Saudi Binladin Group responsible for the main construction contract valued at SAR 7.2 billion, approximately $1.9 billion.Once completed, the tower is expected to exceed the 828-metre Burj Khalifa in Dubai and become the world’s tallest building.The skyscraper is planned to include a luxury hotel, residential apartments, office spaces and one of the world’s highest observation facilities overlooking the Red Sea. Construction resumed in January 2025 after several years of delays. The developer is now working towards completion in 2028, although the exact public opening date has not been confirmed.