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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