Picture yourself standing in Riyadh, shading your eyes from the desert sun as you tilt your head back, way back to spot the top of a building so tall it vanishes into the blue. That’s the bold vision behind Rise Tower, a nearly 2-km-high skyscraper set to change not just Riyadh’s skyline, but the world’s idea of what’s possible.
Riyadh’s Sky-High Dreams With A Tower That Could Touch The Clouds
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For over a decade, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa has worn the tallest-building crown at 828 metres. But Rise Tower is about to double that, turning the impossible into reality. Anchoring the ambitious North Pole project, a 306-square-kilometre development backed by the Public Investment Fund, Rise Tower will sit at the heart of a futuristic neighbourhood where families live, businesses grow, and visitors experience a city unlike anything they’ve seen before.
A New Challenger For The Tallest Crown
Remember those childhood cartoons where everyone zipped around in flying cars? Well, swap the doodles for real life, that’s exactly what the North Pole project is bringing to the table. From hopping into an air taxi for your morning commute to letting a self-driving car whisk you across town. A high-speed underground metro will have you there before your coffee cools. And it’s not all gadgets and tech, this futuristic setup is woven into a neighbourhood designed for real people, where cutting-edge convenience meets the warmth and connection of community living.
Building Big, But Building Green
What truly sets Rise Tower apart isn’t just how high it reaches, but how thoughtfully it’s being built. Think wide, walkable streets where you actually want to stroll, smooth cycling lanes, and efficient public transport that keeps cars (and emissions) off the road.
An Experience Above The Clouds With A 2-Km-High Skyscraper
Imagine stepping into an elevator for several minutes of pure ascent, rising higher than most planes fly until you step out onto an observation deck with views that stretch beyond the horizon.
The plans include luxury hotels where you literally sleep above the clouds, fine-dining restaurants with the most exclusive tables in the world, and office spaces. And with Expo 2030 just around the corner, Rise Tower’s location near King Khalid International Airport ensures it will be one of the first things visitors see when they arrive.
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From Vision To Reality
Key areas of the North Pole project aim for completion by 2030, with Rise Tower opening in phases soon after. When it’s finally complete, Rise Tower won’t just be Riyadh’s showpiece; it will stand as a bold reminder that dreams here have no ceiling.
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