In the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Jeddah Tower is under construction, attracting public attention due to its astonishing construction speed. This tower aims to overtake the Burj Khalifa, which is currently the world's tallest building.
The Jeddah Tower is planned to reach a height of approximately 1000 meters, which is about 180 meters higher than the current record holder, the Burj Khalifa (828 meters). For comparison, this will be roughly 13 times taller than the Qutub Minar in Delhi.
According to the latest report from September 2026, the tower has already reached the 113th floor and a height of 454 meters. The most surprising aspect is that the construction team completes one new floor on average every five days, meaning in less than a week.
This pace has been made possible by a meticulously planned process that includes concrete pouring, rebar installation, and lifting heavy machinery hundreds of meters. These operations are carried out in a set cycle, and powerful cranes are the foundation of the entire project, delivering construction materials to great heights.
The tower has demonstrated rapid progress: in April 2026, it surpassed the mark of 100 floors and 400 meters. After that, it reached the 113th floor in just 4-5 months, indicating an acceleration in the pace of work. Approximately 5200 workers are currently employed on the construction site around the clock.
The company states that the Jeddah Tower will be fully completed by 2028. When finished, it will not only be the world's tallest building but also an outstanding example of human engineering ingenuity.