Saudi Arabia is living through one of the fastest skyscraper-building waves anywhere in the world, driven by Vision 2030 projects and the rapid growth of Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province. The country's tallest towers are spread across five main cities, each with its own architectural character.
This guide ranks the Kingdom's most significant skyscrapers by height, distinguishing completed towers from those still under construction — because some of the very tallest projects have not opened yet.
Saudi Arabia's tallest towers, ranked
| # | Tower | Height | Completed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeddah Tower | 1000 m | 2028 | Under construction |
| 2 | Makkah Royal Clock Tower | 601 m | 2012 | Completed |
| 3 | The Mukaab | 400 m | 2040 | Under construction |
| 4 | PIF Tower | 385 m | 2021 | Completed |
| 5 | Sumou Tower 1 | 310 m | 2026 | Under construction |
| 6 | Rafal Tower | 308 m | 2014 | Completed |
| 7 | Tuwaiq Traditional Tower | 305 m | 2027 | Under construction |
| 8 | KAFD World Trade Center | 304 m | 2022 | Completed |
| 9 | Kingdom Centre | 302 m | 2002 | Completed |
| 10 | Sumou Tower 2 | 290 m | 2026 | Under construction |
| 11 | Abraj Al Bait ZamZam Tower | 279 m | 2012 | Completed |
| 12 | Abraj Al Bait Hajar Tower | 276 m | 2012 | Completed |
| 13 | Al Faisaliah Tower | 267 m | 2000 | Completed |
| 14 | Burj Assila | 265 m | 2021 | Completed |
| 15 | Riyad Bank Tower | 264 m | 2023 | Completed |
Jeddah Tower: the first building past one kilometre
Jeddah Tower (formerly Kingdom Tower) tops the list with a planned height of roughly one kilometre, making it — once complete — the first building in history to pass the 1,000-metre mark. It anchors the Jeddah Economic City development north of the city.
Because the tower is still under construction, the tallest actually completed building in the Kingdom remains the Makkah Royal Clock Tower overlooking the Grand Mosque.
Riyadh, Makkah and the Eastern Province
Riyadh has the largest number of skyscrapers in the Kingdom, led by the PIF Tower as the capital's tallest completed building, alongside icons such as the Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliah Tower. Makkah is defined by the Abraj Al Bait complex around the Grand Mosque, while the Eastern Province is marked by the Gulf-facing towers of Al Khobar and Dammam.
You can explore each city through our dedicated guides, or open any tower's profile for its full details.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tallest tower in Saudi Arabia?
The tallest is Jeddah Tower, at a planned height of about 1,000 metres, currently under construction. The tallest completed building is the Makkah Royal Clock Tower at 601 metres.
How tall is the Makkah Royal Clock Tower?
The Makkah Royal Clock Tower is 601 metres tall and was completed in 2012, making it the tallest completed building in the Kingdom.