Jeddah, the bride of the Red Sea, is Saudi Arabia's second-largest city and one of its main skyscraper hubs. Most of its towers line the Corniche along the Red Sea, forming a modern waterfront that complements the city's historic character.
This guide ranks Jeddah's tallest towers by height, from the giant projects under construction to the completed towers that have shaped the city's skyline over recent decades.
Jeddah's tallest towers, ranked
| # | Tower | Height | Completed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeddah Tower | 1000 m | 2028 | Under construction |
| 2 | Sumou Tower 1 | 310 m | 2026 | Under construction |
| 3 | Sumou Tower 2 | 290 m | 2026 | Under construction |
| 4 | Burj Assila | 265 m | 2021 | Completed |
| 5 | Raffles Residences Jeddah | 251 m | 2025 | Completed |
| 6 | The Headquarters Business Park | 236 m | 2015 | Completed |
| 7 | Golden Tower | 205 m | 2018 | Completed |
| 8 | Al Jawhara Tower | 187 m | 2014 | Completed |
| 9 | Beach Tower | 177 m | 2014 | Completed |
| 10 | King's Road Tower | 170 m | 2011 | Completed |
| 11 | National Commercial Bank Tower | 126 m | 1983 | Completed |
Jeddah Tower: reaching for a kilometre
Jeddah Tower leads the city — and the whole Kingdom — with a planned height of about one kilometre, set to be the first building ever to pass the 1,000-metre mark once complete. It sits north of Jeddah within the Jeddah Economic City development.
Beyond that mega-project, the tallest completed tower in Jeddah remains Burj Assila on the Corniche, finished in 2021.
The Corniche and an architectural legacy
Most of Jeddah's towers are concentrated along the Corniche — from the Sumou Towers and Burj Assila to the sail-shaped Headquarters Business Park and the Golden Tower — combining residential, office and hotel uses overlooking the sea.
The National Commercial Bank Tower, dating to 1983, is one of the pioneers of the city's modern high-rises: its triangular form turns its windows onto an internal atrium rather than the direct sun, making it a landmark in Jeddah's architectural history.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tallest tower in Jeddah?
The tallest is Jeddah Tower, at a planned height of about 1,000 metres, currently under construction. The tallest completed tower is Burj Assila at 265 metres.
Where are most of Jeddah's towers located?
Most of Jeddah's towers line the Corniche along the Red Sea, while Jeddah Tower sits north of the city within Jeddah Economic City.