A proposed mega-project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, plans to build the Rise Tower, a structure reaching two kilometres in height.
Once completed, it is expected to become the world’s tallest building, surpassing the Burj Khalifa.
While the iconic symbol of Dubai stands at an incredible 828 metres, the Saudi Arabian project is slated to be 2,000 metres. Saudi Arabia also plans to complete a 1 km-tall tower in Jeddah, which would also surpass the Burj Khalifa in the tall building rankings.
Additionally, a report from 2024 mentioned that Emaar is potentially working on a new “super tower” in Dubai to rival the Burj Khalifa.
Global architectural firm HKS recently unveiled design proposals for the massive Saudi Public Investment Fund-backed project in Riyadh.
Riyadh’s plans for a massive world-record-breaking tower have been in the pipeline since 2023, but it remains a long way from the big opening date, with it still in the design phase.
Once complete, the Rise Tower will have 678 floors housing luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, observation decks and high-end offices.
It will be the centrepiece of a proposed 306 square kilometre ‘city of the future’ masterplan called the North Pole development.
