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  • Dubai Dominates UAE with All 10 Tallest Skyscrapers Under Construction

    Dubai Dominates UAE with All 10 Tallest Skyscrapers Under Construction

    Dubai continues to dominate the global skyscraper race with an unprecedented pipeline of supertall towers that will reshape the emirate’s skyline by the end of the decade. According to data from Skyscraper Center released on July 29, 2026, six of the world’s 20 tallest buildings under construction are in Dubai, underscoring the city’s leadership in vertical development.

    The 725-metre Burj Azizi, developed by Azizi Developments on Sheikh Zayed Road, tops the list and is set to become the world’s second-tallest building after the Burj Khalifa when completed in 2028. The mixed-use tower will combine luxury residences, a hotel, offices, retail and observation facilities.

    Binghatti Developers leads the private sector push with multiple entries, including the 595-metre Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co. Residences in Business Bay, expected in 2027, and the 341-metre Mercedes-Benz Places in Meydan, scheduled for 2028. The developer’s partnership strategy with luxury brands reflects Dubai’s focus on attracting ultra-high-net-worth buyers.

    Tiger Properties’ 532-metre Tiger Sky Tower in Business Bay, due in 2029, will feature a unique indoor rainforest attraction alongside luxury residences and a hotel. Select Group’s 517-metre Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina, expected in 2028, will offer wellness-focused living across more than 120 storeys.

    London Gate’s 450-metre Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower in Dubai Marina, targeting 2027 completion, will become the world’s tallest branded residential clock tower, created in partnership with the Swiss luxury watchmaker.

    The remaining towers in the top ten include Binghatti’s 357-metre Skyblade in Downtown Dubai (2029), the 350-metre Trump International Hotel & Tower developed by Dar Global (2031), East & West Properties’ 348-metre Rixos Financial Center Road Dubai Residences (2028), Al Habtoor Group’s 345-metre Al Habtoor Tower overlooking Dubai Water Canal (2027), and the Mercedes-Benz branded tower in Meydan.

    The concentration of luxury-branded developments—featuring partnerships with Jacob & Co., Mercedes-Benz, Franck Muller, Rixos, Six Senses, and the Trump Organization—illustrates Dubai’s strategy of combining real estate with international prestige brands to maximize appeal to global investors.

    Most projects integrate multiple uses including residences, five-star hotels, observation decks, restaurants and retail to maximize land value and tourism appeal. This vertical expansion comes as Dubai residential rents declined 6.2 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026 following substantial new supply delivery.

    The development pipeline reinforces Dubai’s position as the city with the world’s largest concentration of ultra-tall buildings outside China, with all top ten towers concentrated in prime locations including Business Bay, Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road and Meydan.

    The completion timeline spans from 2027 to 2031, with the majority of towers scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2029, adding significant luxury residential and hospitality inventory to a market that recorded 87,800 real estate transactions worth Dh291.7 billion in the first half of 2026.

  • Jeddah Tower Reaches 430 Metres in Race to Surpass Burj Khalifa

    Jeddah Tower Reaches 430 Metres in Race to Surpass Burj Khalifa

    The construction milestone was confirmed by Saudi investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal following a site inspection on July 29, 2026, offering one of the clearest public signals that work on the long-delayed project is gathering momentum.

    “Praise be to God, work is continuing, and we will complete the world’s tallest tower,” Prince Alwaleed said after meeting project teams at the construction site in Jeddah.

    The tower, which began construction in 2013, was suspended in 2018 due to financial and contractor-related challenges. Work resumed in 2025, with crews continuing to add floors to the landmark mixed-use development located within Jeddah Economic City.

    A New Global Icon

    Once completed, Jeddah Tower will exceed 1,000 metres in height, making it the first building in the world to cross the one-kilometre mark. The structure will house residential properties, a luxury hotel, office space, and one of the world’s highest observation decks.

    The tower will serve as the centrepiece of Jeddah Economic City, a 57-million-square-foot development designed to support Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in business and luxury tourism. The project is being developed by Jeddah Economic Company, which is backed by Prince Alwaleed’s Kingdom Holding Company.

    Design and Construction Teams

    Jeddah Economic Company is working with Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture, the firm behind Burj Khalifa’s design, alongside Thornton Tomasetti for structural engineering, Langan International, RWDI, Dar, and contractor Saudi Binladin Group.

    Current estimates point to completion around 2028, although the final timeline remains dependent on the pace of construction and project execution.

    Regional Context

    The progress on Jeddah Tower comes as the Gulf region continues to see significant activity in supertall construction. Dubai remains home to multiple skyscrapers under development, while Abu Dhabi has launched major waterfront projects as part of broader economic diversification strategies.

    Jeddah Tower’s advancement reflects Saudi Arabia’s push to establish itself as a key destination for international business and tourism, aligning with the kingdom’s Vision 2030 economic transformation agenda.

    With the structure now standing at 430 metres and construction teams accelerating work, the race to claim the title of the world’s tallest building has entered a new phase—one that will see the Gulf skyline reshaped once again.