Kingdom Tower

The Kingdom Tower is a commercial skyscraper located on King Fahd Road in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This building, which was inaugurated in 2002, is one of the urban and architectural landmarks of the city. At 300 m high, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view from the two glass facades surrounding the bridge at the top.

The tallest tower of the Kingdom is usually lit with colors of regional and international flags in celebration of special occasions. It also became a destination for holding art events and festivals. For example, the Belgian artist Koert Vermeulen participated in Nour Riyadh, one of the programs of the Riyadh Art Project in March 2021, through his artwork that was entitled Star in Motion.

This tower was designed by architect Scott Perry in collaboration with Bechtel Saudi company.  It is one of the most iconic tourist attractions in Riyadh. The Kingdom Tower consists of ninety-nine floors with various amenities such as: The Four Seasons Hotel, wedding and event halls, private offices, residential apartments, a commercial complex, restaurants, and cafes. The exterior is wrapped in 85 thousand m of glass façades which makes it look like a shiny pendant.

The Kingdom Tower provides recreational and commercial facilities that attract tourists, including:

The Sky Bridge: It overlooks the city of Riyadh from the top of the tower in all directions. Made of steel and glass, it stretches sixty-five meters and weighs 300 tons. It can be accessed via two elevators. The first takes fifty seconds to reach 180 m, while the other requires less than forty seconds for the rest of the distance. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Riyadh from the top of the bridge. The tower can be accessed from Saturday to Thursday from 12:00 to 10:30 pm, with a fee of SAR69 for adults and SAR23 for children under ten years of age.

Cinema: The tower includes cinema halls with a special VIP lounge, and several entertainment services for visitors, in addition to a number of local and international restaurants and cafes.

The Four Seasons Hotel: It includes 274 rooms and suites with a view of Riyadh. It offers a health center, studio, restaurant, and children's buffet, in addition to special trips for guests, such as the Edge of the World.