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Saudi Arabia is building the world's tallest skyscraper — here's what it will look like

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Jeddah Tower 3

At 2,717 feet, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai reigns as the tallest tower in the world.

But by 2020, a new skyscraper may claim that title. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is building a high-rise that will stretch 3,280 feet into the sky.

Called the Jeddah Tower, the building will serve as the centerpiece for a larger redevelopment called the Jeddah Economic City.

Check it out below.

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The tower is under construction in Jeddah, a port city in Saudi Arabia.



Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture designed the skyscraper, which will feature a pointy summit and over 200 floors.

Source: Business Insider



Inside, it will have restaurants, hotel rooms, apartments, and a shopping mall.



See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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