# Jeddah Tower construction progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jeddah-tower-construction-milestones
> Updated: 2026-08-21T08:21:44.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 4.

Construction of the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia is progressing toward its goal of becoming the first building to exceed one kilometer in height. After a seven-year hiatus that began in 2018, work resumed in early 2025 following a new contract worth over US$2 billion. This pause was linked to a massive anti-corruption campaign in 2017 that resulted in the detention of various executives and co-financiers associated with the project.

Recent milestones show the tower has surpassed 420 meters and reached 430 meters, with approximately 107 floors completed. The central core is reportedly rising at a rate of about one story per week. Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, the skyscraper is intended to surpass the Burj Khalifa as the world’s tallest structure. The project, which includes residential, office, and luxury hotel spaces, is currently targeted for completion in 2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Jeddah Tower construction stalled by Saudi anti-corruption campaign

Construction of the Jeddah Tower, designed to surpass one kilometer in height, was halted in 2018 due to a major anti-corruption crackdown in Saudi Arabia. Work has since resumed with a 2028 target.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeddah-tower-construction-stalled-by-saudi-anti-corruption-campaign

### 2026-08-05: Jeddah Tower reaches 430 m as construction pushes toward 1‑km milestone

Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia has risen to 430 m and 107 floors, moving toward its planned one‑kilometre height with completion expected in 2028.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeddah-tower-reaches-430-m-as-construction-pushes-toward-1km-milestone

### 2026-07-29: Jeddah Tower hits 430 m, moving toward world‑tallest record

Jeddah Tower has risen to 430 m, over 40 % of its planned height, moving toward a record‑breaking one‑kilometre stature and a challenge to the Burj Khalifa, with construction back on track after a 2018 pause.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeddah-tower-hits-430-m-moving-toward-worldtallest-record

### 2026-07-26: Jeddah Tower rises past 420 m, on track for 1‑km record in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia has topped 420 m, reaching 106 floors as construction pushes toward a 1‑km record, with completion aimed for 2028.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeddah-tower-rises-past-420-m-on-track-for-1km-record-in-saudi-arabia

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