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• 18 February 2020, 14:06

The World's Tallest Building Moves to a New Dimension After Burj Khalifa: Jeddah Tower

The dimensions of Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which has long held the title of the world's tallest building, seem to be tested again with a new structure called Jeddah Tower (formerly Kingdom Tower). This huge project, built in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will once again leave its mark on the construction world with its height.

Although the exact planned height of Jeddah Tower is unclear, it is thought to be designed to surpass the 828-metre Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Experts state that Jeddah Tower can exceed 1 kilometer when completed and will be the tallest building in the world.

The Jeddah Tower project was designed by Architect Adrian Smith and is financed by Kingdom Holding Company, one of Saudi Arabia's leading construction companies. The total cost of the project is estimated at $1.5 billion and is planned to be completed in 2023.

The construction of Jeddah Tower has faced many challenges since the project was first announced in 2013. Funding issues, technical difficulties, and changing design plans caused occasional delays on the project. However, construction is thought to be in its final stages and the final target is within reach.

Beyond being the world's tallest building, Jeddah Tower is also seen as a symbol of Saudi Arabia's modernization and economic diversification efforts. The project is one of efforts to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on the oil industry and invest in new sectors such as tourism.

Jeddah Tower is a project carried out in collaboration with many engineering and construction companies around the world, and represents a major transformation in the construction industry of Saudi Arabia. The completion of the project will be recognized as a remarkable construction achievement for Saudi Arabia on a global scale.