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Saudi's Mukaab: World Largest Cube-Shaped Building in Riyadh

The world's largest building, the New Murabba Development, is set to be completed by 2030, spanning 11 kilometers in northwest Riyadh. The project, part of a $50 billion urban development project.

Architectural Marvel & Scale

  • Standing 400 meters (1,300 feet) tall and 366 meters (1,200 feet) wide
  • Will be world's largest building with 2 million square meters of floor space
  • Equivalent to housing 20 Empire State Buildings
  • Features a central atrium with a spiraling tower
  • Exterior design inspired by traditional Najdi architecture
  • Construction is 86% complete in groundworks phase

New Murabba Development

  • Part of larger $50 billion urban development project
  • Located in northwest Riyadh, spanning 11 kilometers

Plans include:

    • 104,000 residential units
    • 9,000 hotel rooms
    • 140,000 square meters of office space
    • 98,000 square meters of retail space
    • Cultural venues, university, and museum
    • Green spaces within 15-minute walking distance
  • Designed as premium hospitality destination
  • Project scheduled for completion by 2030

Economic & Technological Impact

  • Key component of Saudi Vision 2030 initiative
  • Expected to contribute $51 billion to non-oil GDP
  • Will create approximately 334,000 jobs

Features advanced technology integration:

    • AI-driven immersive experiences
    • Massive exterior screens similar to Las Vegas Sphere
    • Virtual reality capabilities for displaying realistic imagery
    • Interior can project holograms, digital landscapes
  • Aims to blend technology, innovation, and sustainability
  • Overseen by New Murabba Development Company (NMDC) under Public Investment Fund

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