Riyadh is the heart of Saudi Arabia's skyscraper boom, home to the country's largest concentration of high-rises across districts such as Al Olaya, King Fahd Road and the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).
Riyadh's skyscraper story began with Al Faisaliah Tower and the Kingdom Centre at the turn of the millennium, and is accelerating today with mega-projects like New Murabba and its landmark Mukaab.
Riyadh's tallest towers, ranked
| # | Tower | Height | Completed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rise Tower | 2008 m | 2040 | Proposed |
| 2 | The Mukaab | 400 m | 2040 | Under construction |
| 3 | PIF Tower | 385 m | 2021 | Completed |
| 4 | Rafal Tower | 308 m | 2014 | Completed |
| 5 | Tuwaiq Heritage Tower | 305 m | 2027 | Under construction |
| 6 | KAFD World Trade Center | 304 m | 2022 | Completed |
| 7 | Kingdom Centre | 302 m | 2002 | Completed |
| 8 | Al Faisaliah Tower | 267 m | 2000 | Completed |
| 9 | Riyad Bank Tower | 264 m | 2023 | Completed |
| 10 | Tamkeen Tower | 258 m | 2012 | Completed |
| 11 | Majdoul Tower | 244 m | 2019 | Completed |
| 12 | SNB Head Office | 231 m | 2020 | Completed |
| 13 | Sky Gardens by Rafal | 213 m | 2022 | Completed |
| 14 | Alinma Bank Tower | 213 m | 2027 | Under construction |
| 15 | Al Rajhi Bank Tower | 205 m | 2017 | Completed |
From Al Faisaliah to the PIF Tower
Al Faisaliah Tower was Riyadh's first modern skyscraper, completed in 2000 with its distinctive glass-sphere crown. It was followed in 2002 by the Kingdom Centre, 302 metres tall with its famous arch and Sky Bridge.
Today the PIF Tower leads Riyadh's completed towers at 385 metres, at the core of the King Abdullah Financial District, reflecting the capital's transformation into a regional financial hub.
New Murabba and the future skyline
The New Murabba project is the largest coming addition to Riyadh's skyline, centred on the Mukaab — a cube roughly 400 metres on each side — set to become one of the capital's defining future landmarks.
Alongside it, the Al Olaya and KAFD districts keep welcoming new office and residential towers, keeping Riyadh's skyline in constant change year after year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tallest tower in Riyadh?
Riyadh's tallest completed building is the PIF Tower at 385 metres. It is expected to be surpassed by the Mukaab in the New Murabba project once complete.
How tall is the Kingdom Centre?
The Kingdom Centre is 302 metres tall with 99 floors, completed in 2002, and is known for its upper arch and Sky Bridge.