Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

Facts

Population

4,205,961 (2019)

First 150m+ Building

Al Faisaliah Center (2000)

Tallest Building

PIF Tower (385 m)

Rankings

by no. of 150m+ completed buildings

Tallest City in

the World

Tallest City in

Middle East

Tallest City in

Saudi Arabia

Buildings

RANK	Name	Height
1	The Mukaab	400 m / 1,312 ft
2	PIF Tower	385 m / 1,263 ft
3	Burj Rafal	307.9 m / 1,010 ft
4	KAFD World Trade Center	304 m / 997 ft
5	Kingdom Centre	302.3 m / 992 ft
6	Al Faisaliah Center	266.9 m / 876 ft
7	Riyad Bank Tower	264 m / 866 ft
8	Tamkeen Tower	258.2 m / 847 ft
9	Al Majdoul Tower	244 m / 801 ft
10	Samba Bank HQ Tower	231.2 m / 758 ft

Building Completions Timeline

Riyadh CVU Members

Logo	Name	Level	# of 150m+ buildings	Fields Of Expertise ACAD: Academic / University ARCH: Architecture BACS: Building Automation Control Systems BMNT: Building Maintenance CIV: Civil Engineering COMP: Computers / IT / Software CON: Construction / Contractor COST: Cost Consulting DEV: Developer ENGO: Engineering, Other ENVE: Environmental Engineering ENVP: Environmental Protection FAC: Façade Design / Engineering FIN: Financial Industry FIRE: Fire Engineering GEO: Geotechnic / Foundations HIST: Historical Preservation INSU: Insurance / Risk INTR: Interior Design LAND: Landscape Architecture LEGL: Legal MRKT: Marketing / Sales MATR: Materials / Products / Systems Supplier MEP: Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing NONP: Non-Profit Org. / Assoc. / Gov't OWN: Owner (Buildings, Land) PMNG: Project Management PROP: Property Management RES: Research Institute SEC: Security Consultancy SEIS: Seismic Design STRC: Structural Engineering SURV: Surveying TRAN: Transportation / Urban Infrastructure URB: Urban Design VERC: Vertical Transportation Consultant WIND: Wind Engineering OTHR: Other FACS: Façade Systems VERS: Vertical Transportation Supplier ENGM: Engineering, Multi-discipline
	NEOM	Platinum	0	DEV • CON
	Mobtakeron Realty	Silver	0	DEV

Global News

24 November 2025

Cost Consultant Named for Next Phase of The Avenues – Riyadh Project

AtkinsRéalis has been appointed cost consultant for Phase II of The Avenues – Riyadh, advancing one of Saudi Arabia’s largest mixed-use developments and underscoring the...

03 November 2025

Hilton Announces Tempo by Hilton Riyadh Al Narjis and Surpasses 100-Hotel Milestone in Saudi Arabia

Hilton shared on 27 October a major milestone in Saudi Arabia with the upcoming debut of Tempo by Hilton Riyadh Al Narjis, alongside surpassing 100...

18 March 2025

Firms Invited to Bid on Proposed 2 Km Skyscraper in Riyadh

Firms have been invited by the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to bid on a project management consultancy (PMC) contract for a 2-kilometer tall...

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