Jeddah Tower
Building Planned supertall skyscraper in Jeddah, intended record height
Planned on Jeddah’s Red Sea coast, Jeddah Tower was designed to exceed 1,000 meters. Construction began as a record-breaking vertical project but has been paused for several years; public access has never fully opened.
Jeddah Tower is a planned megatall skyscraper on the Red Sea coast of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, conceived to reach or exceed 1,000 metres and become the world’s tallest building. The project was launched in the 2000s, with construction commencing in the 2010s, and has since been paused.
The design envisions mixed-use floors including hotel, office and residential components together with observation levels and supporting infrastructure. Its planned height and mixed program were intended to create a landmark vertical city-scale building on the Jeddah waterfront.
Project development involved Saudi developers and international architects, with construction activity beginning in the mid-2010s before extended suspension. The initiative reflects regional ambitions for signature tall buildings and waterfront urban development.
The site is on Jeddah’s Red Sea coast on the northern side of the city, positioned to face the coastline and supplement wider urban development along the Jeddah Corniche.
- Status and scale: Planned to exceed one kilometre in height, the project began construction in the 2010s but has experienced long pauses and is not completed.
- Design and function: Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, intended as a mixed-use tower with hotel, offices and residences and to set a new global record for building height.
Tips for Visiting Jeddah Tower #
- Before planning a visit, check the tower's official status and public-access announcements-the site has been under long-term phased construction and access/opening can change.
- For skyline photos or a close view without entering the site, head to the Jeddah Corniche at sunset when the tower's silhouette and coastal lighting make for the best pictures and large crowds are spread out.
Best Time to Visit Jeddah Tower #
Visit during the cooler months (roughly November-February) for milder temperatures when exploring Jeddah and its coastal attractions.
Weather & Climate near Jeddah Tower #
Jeddah Tower's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and warm winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 17°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is warm, feeling like 27°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 33°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 29°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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