Sky-high expectations are set for the forthcoming “Rise Tower” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which builders plan to have surpass the current world’s tallest building by hundreds of feet. The building is anticipated to be an astounding 6,561 feet high – over 1.2 miles upward.
The planned height for the project would make the Rise Tower over four times the height of the Empire State Building in New York City. The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund-backed project is reportedly estimated to cost $5 billion to construct and is proposed to be completed by 2030. The global architectural firm HKS, Inc., is spearheading the design of the building.
Also in Saudi Arabia, the forthcoming Jeddah Tower is anticipated to reach the skies, standing at an awe-inspiring 3,821 feet high. The developers behind the latter build, Chicago’s Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG), claim the construction price tag is an estimated $1.2 billion. The source added that the Jeddah Tower (located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) will be home to a luxury hotel, condominiums, serviced apartments, office space, and a record-breaking observatory “sky terrace” on the 157th floor.
Notably, the world’s current tallest building is the 2,722-foot-high Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The city additionally plans to open the tallest hotel in the world later this year, which will stand at 1,237 feet.
What Else Is There To Know About The Rise Tower In Saudi Arabia?
Builders of the Rise Tower reportedly plan for it to be located in a newly established district of North Riyadh, which will be called the North Pole. The Rise and Jeddah towers are reportedly part of a government initiative established by Saudi Arabia’s leaders in 2016, called “Vision 2030.” The initiative’s website states in part that “Vision 2030 is a blueprint that is diversifying the economy, empowering citizens, creating a vibrant environment for both local and international investors, and establishing Saudi Arabia as a global leader.” As suggested by the initiative’s name, the Saudi government aims for all projects within its scope to be completed by the end of 2030.
