The King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is Riyadh's newest financial district, a dense cluster of skyscrapers in the north of the capital designed to house the Kingdom's major financial and banking institutions.
The district is defined by its high built density and bold architecture, and stands as one of the clearest symbols of the economic transformation under Vision 2030.
KAFD towers by height
| # | Tower | Height | Completed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIF Tower | 385 m | 2021 | Completed |
| 2 | KAFD World Trade Center | 304 m | 2022 | Completed |
| 3 | Riyad Bank Tower | 264 m | 2023 | Completed |
| 4 | SNB Head Office | 231 m | 2020 | Completed |
| 5 | Alinma Bank Tower | 213 m | 2027 | Under construction |
| 6 | Tadawul Tower | 200 m | 2022 | Completed |
| 7 | Aramco Tower | 160 m | 2016 | Completed |
| 8 | Muqarnas Tower | 158 m | 2016 | Completed |
The PIF Tower: the heart of the district
The PIF Tower leads KAFD at 385 metres — the tallest completed building in all of Riyadh — and serves as the district's central landmark.
It is surrounded by the KAFD World Trade Center and major banking headquarters such as the Riyad Bank Tower and the SNB Head Office, making the district an integrated banking cluster.
A district designed for walkability and sustainability
KAFD was designed as a mixed-use district linked by elevated pedestrian walkways and a metro station, moving away from full car dependence, with many of its towers pursuing international sustainability certifications.
Its towers span offices, bank headquarters, hotels and residences — together forming one of the densest skyscraper clusters in the Kingdom.
Sleeping inside the financial district: the hotel wave
KAFD is no longer only a daytime work district. Kimpton KAFD Riyadh opened as the brand's debut in the Middle East, rising across 16 floors with four dining venues, an outdoor pool deck, a health club and flexible meeting and event space — and it ranks among the highest-rated hotels in Riyadh on review platforms.
It is joined within the district and its immediate surroundings by a number of other hospitality options, including W Riyadh and Mövenpick hotels and residences, alongside hospitality attached to the district's towers.
The shift matters for a practical reason: a district that used to empty out after working hours is becoming a place business visitors stay, which changes evening and weekend footfall for its restaurants and retail.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tallest tower in KAFD?
The tallest tower in KAFD is the PIF Tower at 385 metres, which is also the tallest completed building in Riyadh.
How many towers are in KAFD?
This guide documents the most significant KAFD towers in our database; the district combines bank headquarters, offices, hotels and residences.
Are there hotels inside KAFD?
Yes. The most prominent is Kimpton KAFD Riyadh, the brand's first hotel in the Middle East, across 16 floors with four dining venues, an outdoor pool deck and a health club. Other options in and around the district include W Riyadh and Mövenpick.