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Saudi Arabia

Middle East

Riyadh

Mecca

Jeddah

Facts

Population

29,195,895 (2012)

Area

2,206,714 km² • 852,012 mi²

Density

13.2 people per km²

34.3 people per mi²

GDP

$718.47 billion (2013)

First 150m+ Building

Al Faisaliah Center (2000)

Tallest Building

Makkah Royal Clock Tower (601 m)

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Riyadh

Rankings

by no. of 150m+ completed buildings

Tallest City in

the World

Tallest City in

Middle East

Buildings

RANK	Name	Height
1	Jeddah Tower	1,000 m / 3,281 ft
2	Makkah Royal Clock Tower	601 m / 1,972 ft
3	The Mukaab	400 m / 1,312 ft
4	PIF Tower	385 m / 1,263 ft
5	Sumou Tower 1	310 m / 1,017 ft
6	Burj Rafal	307.9 m / 1,010 ft
7	KAFD World Trade Center	304 m / 997 ft
8	Kingdom Centre	302.3 m / 992 ft
9	Sumou Tower 2	290 m / 951 ft
10	Abraj Al Bait ZamZam Tower	279 m / 915 ft

Building Completions Timeline

Saudi Arabia CVU Members

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
Jeddah Economic Company	Platinum	1	DEV • OWN • PROP
NEOM	Platinum	0	DEV • CON
PERI	Platinum	74	ENGM • MATR
Jeddah Central Development Company	Silver	0	DEV
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...

04 June 2025

US-Based Contractor will Manage 1000+ Meter Jeddah Tower Project

Construction of the long-stalled Jeddah Tower—set to surpass 1,000 meters in height—has officially resumed, with U.S.-based Turner appointed as project manager. Turner previously managed the...

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