Jeddah Tower: The skyscraper taller than three Eiffel Towers

The Jeddah Tower, set to be completed by 2028, aims to become the world’s tallest skyscraper, surpassing Dubai’s Burj Khalifa by approximately 180 meters. Standing over 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) tall—equivalent to stacking three Eiffel Towers plus a 40-story building—it will dominate the Saudi Arabian skyline along the Red Sea. The tower is the centerpiece of the $20 billion Jeddah Economic City project and symbolizes Saudi Arabia’s push toward modernization and economic transformation. Designed by Adrian Smith, who also designed the Burj Khalifa, the tower features a unique Y-shaped, three-petal footprint inspired by desert plant fronds, optimizing aerodynamic efficiency to withstand intense winds at unprecedented heights. Construction faced a significant halt but resumed in January 2025 under new management, with progress reaching the 70th floor by September 2025 and a pace that supports the 2028 completion goal. Engineering the Jeddah Tower involves groundbreaking