Planned to be built northwest of central Riyadh, the 19 square kilometer development has been designed as a new downtown area of the Saudi capital.
Described as the "new face of Riyadh", it will be built around the Mukaab structure, which will be "one of the largest structures built in the world".
The structure will be 400 meters high, officially making it a super-tall skyscraper, and 400 meters long on each side. It will become the tallest building in the city.
The cube-shaped building will be enclosed in a facade made of overlapping triangular shapes that has been informed by the modern Najdi architectural style.
It will contain two million square meters of retail, cultural and tourist attractions and have a nearly floor-to-ceiling atrium space containing a spiral tower.
The Mukaab skyscraper is part of the wider Murabba district announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, chairman of the newly formed New Murabba Development Company.
The larger development will contain over 100.000 residential units and 9.000 hotel rooms along with over 980.000 square feet of retail and 1,4 million square feet of office space.
It will also include 80 entertainment and cultural venues, a university of technology and design, a multi-purpose immersive theater and an “iconic” museum.
According to the Saudi Arabian government, the project is expected to be completed by 2030.
It is one of several mega projects currently under development in Saudi Arabia funded by its Public Investment Fund as part of the Saudi Vision 2030 plan to diversify the country's economy
The Mukaab is much more than an imposing structure; it represents a vision for the future that the Saudi government hopes will stimulate economic growth and promote sustainable development. The building is designed to be a self-contained city within a city, with residential, commercial and entertainment facilities all housed under one roof.
The unique design of the Mukaab, with its 400 meters on each side, is not only an architectural marvel, but also an attempt to create a space that is both visually striking and sustainable. The cubic shape of the building means it will take up less land space, leaving more room for green areas and public spaces. Furthermore, the building will be powered entirely by renewable energy sources, reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable living.
The Mukaab is a massive and ambitious project that represents both the potential and challenges of modernization in Saudi Arabia. It is a symbol of the country's ambition and its desire to take its place on the world stage as a leader in innovation and development sustainability. The project is not without its detractors, but its significance cannot be denied. The Mukaab and other similar projects invite us to consider the future of our cities and our world and to imagine new and innovative ways of living and working together.
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