Saudi Arabia's skyscrapers aren't only offices and headquarters — many are grand hotel towers hosting the Kingdom's guests, from pilgrims in Makkah to business travellers and tourists in Riyadh and Jeddah.
This guide ranks the Kingdom's most notable hotel towers by height, led by one that holds a world title.
Hotel towers by height
| # | Tower | Height | Completed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makkah Royal Clock Tower | 601 m | 2012 | Completed |
| 2 | Rafal Tower | 308 m | 2014 | Completed |
| 3 | Tuwaiq Traditional Tower | 305 m | 2027 | Under construction |
| 4 | Abraj Al Bait ZamZam Tower | 279 m | 2012 | Completed |
| 5 | Abraj Al Bait Hajar Tower | 276 m | 2012 | Completed |
| 6 | Burj Assila | 265 m | 2021 | Completed |
| 7 | Al-Obeikan Hilton Tower Hotel | 200 m | 2017 | Completed |
| 8 | The Avenues T3 | 180 m | 2026 | Under construction |
| 9 | Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah North Tower | 179 m | 2023 | Completed |
| 10 | Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah South Tower | 179 m | 2023 | Completed |
| 11 | The Avenues Conrad Hotel | 178 m | 2026 | Under construction |
| 12 | The Avenues Waldorf Astoria Hotel | 173 m | 2026 | Under construction |
| 13 | Canopy Tower | 160 m | 2026 | Under construction |
| 14 | Al Swailem Tower / Hyatt Regency Riyadh | 151 m | 2017 | Completed |
| 15 | Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences | 150 m | 2023 | Completed |
| 16 | Al Hugayet Tower | 140 m | 2011 | Completed |
The Makkah Clock Tower: the world's tallest hotel
The Makkah Royal Clock Tower leads the Kingdom's — and the world's — hotel towers at 601 metres, as the tallest hotel on earth, overlooking the Grand Mosque to serve millions of pilgrims each year.
Within the Abraj Al Bait complex it is flanked by other hotel towers such as the ZamZam and Hajar towers, while the Jumeirah Jabal Omar towers add modern hotel capacity near the sanctuary.
Luxury hotels in Riyadh and Jeddah
In Riyadh, hotel towers carry global brands such as Hilton and Hyatt Regency, while the under-construction Avenues complex adds Conrad, Waldorf Astoria and Fairmont hotels. In Jeddah, Burj Assila combines hotel and residential use on the Corniche.
These towers reflect the growth of the Kingdom's hospitality sector under Vision 2030's tourism goals.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tallest hotel in the world?
The tallest hotel in the world is the Makkah Royal Clock Tower in Makkah, at 601 metres, overlooking the Grand Mosque.
Which hotel brands are in Riyadh's towers?
Riyadh's hotel towers include brands such as Hilton and Hyatt Regency, with Conrad, Waldorf Astoria and Fairmont coming soon in the Avenues complex.