Jeddah Economic City
Jeddah Economic City, previously known as Kingdom City, is a 5,202,570 m2 (56,000,000 sq ft) project approved for construction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The project is designed by the Kingdom Holding Company, a firm owned by Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal. Jeddah Economic City will host both commercial and residential development including homes, hotels, and offices.
Concept art of the completed city | |
| Location | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 21.73°N 39.08°E |
| Status | Under construction |
| Constructed | 2013 (construction start) |
| Estimated completion | 2030 |
| Use | Multi use |
| Website | Official Website |
| Companies | |
| Architect | HOK Architects |
| Owner | Al-Waleed bin Talal Kingdom Holding Company |
| Technical details | |
| Cost | $30 billion (SR75 billion) |
| Buildings | Jeddah Tower |
| Size | 5,202,570 m2 (56,000,000 sq ft) (originally 23,000,000 m2 (247,569,940 sq ft)) |
The centerpiece of the development will be Jeddah Tower, planned to be the tallest building in the world upon its completion. The entire project is estimated to cost $20 billion (SR75 billion).
Construction of the project began with the Jeddah tower in 2013 and is expected to be completed around 2030.
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