Jeddah Tower surpasses 80 floors as construction accelerates toward 2028 completion

The Jeddah Tower has reached a major construction milestone, officially rising beyond the 80-floor mark as of January 2026, signaling renewed momentum for what is set to become the world’s tallest building.

After a prolonged construction halt that began in 2018, work on the landmark project resumed in early 2025 and has since accelerated significantly. Engineers report that the tower is now advancing at a rate of one new floor every three to four days, reflecting improved coordination, funding stability, and engineering progress.

Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, the firm behind Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the structure is engineered to reach a minimum height of 1,008 meters, making it the first man-made structure to exceed one kilometer. The tower’s innovative design addresses extreme wind loads, seismic forces, and vertical transportation challenges at an unprecedented scale.

According to industry projections and official statements from project engineers Thornton Tomasetti, the tower remains on track for completion in 2028. Once finished, Jeddah Tower will anchor the $20 billion Jeddah Economic City development, envisioned as a next-generation urban district.

Dubbed a “vertical city,” the skyscraper will house a Four Seasons hotel, ultra-luxury residences, office space, and the world’s highest observation deck, offering panoramic views of the Red Sea and the city of Jeddah.

The milestone reinforces Saudi Arabia’s commitment to mega-scale infrastructure and architectural leadership, positioning the kingdom at the forefront of global urban development.