Among everything that sets Tuwaiq Heritage Tower apart in northern Riyadh, the mural that will carry the portrait of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on its facade is the most visible and the most talked-about detail. The mural is described as the world's largest by visible area on a building facade.
Saudi artist Badr Al-Balawi, one of the Kingdom's most prominent muralists, is the one executing the work. Photos from the mural in progress have been shared via Al Muhaidib Group accounts and multiple sources on X.
The tower profile on KSA Towers
| # | Tower | Height | Completed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuwaiq Heritage Tower | 305 m | 2027 | Under construction |
Why is this mural different?
Large murals are nothing new to world cities, but what sets the Tuwaiq mural apart is its scale — it covers a substantial portion of the facade of a 305-metre tower — and its subject, a portrait of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
That unprecedented scale is what earns the mural its description as the world's largest by visible area on a building facade, not merely a wall mural.
Who is Badr Al-Balawi?
Badr Al-Balawi is a Saudi mural specialist known for patriotic and social works across several cities in the Kingdom. His selection for the flagship mural on the Tuwaiq project reflects his standing in Saudi Arabia's visual-arts scene.
We recommend following his official accounts for real-time updates from the mural in progress, where he regularly shares behind-the-scenes and technical detail.
The mural and the tower's heritage identity
Tuwaiq Heritage Tower is designed with Najdi architectural vocabulary across its full facade, positioning itself as the world's tallest heritage tower. The mural adds a direct symbolic dimension to that design — tying a local heritage identity to the Crown Prince as the driving force behind Vision 2030.
In that sense the mural becomes part of the project's full identity, not merely a decorative addition on the facade.
Frequently asked questions
How large is the Tuwaiq Tower mural?
The mural is described as the world's largest on a building facade, covering a substantial portion of the main facade of a 305-metre tower.
Who is the artist executing the mural?
Saudi artist Badr Al-Balawi, one of the Kingdom's most prominent muralists.
Who is depicted in the mural?
The mural depicts His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.