15/08/2026
THE GCC IS BUILDING INTO THE SKY
5 towers.
2 countries.
All above 500 metres.
Saudi Arabia and Dubai are now home to some of the most ambitious skyscrapers currently rising anywhere in the world.
1.JEDDAH TOWER
1,000+ METRES
📍 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Designed to become the first building in history to exceed one kilometre in height.
The tower has already passed the 100-floor mark and is expected to overtake Burj Khalifa as the tallest building on Earth.
Expected completion: 2028
Planned floors: 167+
2.BURJ AZIZI
725 METRES
📍 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
One of Dubai’s biggest new skyline statements.
The 725-metre mixed-use tower will combine luxury residences, hospitality, retail and observation facilities.
Expected completion: 2028
3.BURJ BINGHATTI
JACOB & CO RESIDENCES
595 METRES
📍 Business Bay, Dubai
An ultra-luxury branded residential tower created by Binghatti and Jacob & Co.
At approximately 595 metres, it is targeting a place among the world’s tallest residential skyscrapers.
Completion: 2027
4.TIGER SKY TOWER
532 METRES
📍 Business Bay, Dubai
This tower is not just about height.
It is planned to include:
116+ floors
An indoor rainforest
A record-setting infinity pool
Luxury residences and penthouses.
Expected completion: 2029
5.SIX SENSES RESIDENCES
DUBAI MARINA
517 METRES
📍 Dubai Marina
The fifth tower in the ranking combines extreme height with a completely different angle:
wellness-focused luxury living.
At roughly 517 metres, it is designed to become one of the tallest residential towers in the world.