Tower · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al Faisaliyah Center
Al-Faisaliah Tower is a 267-metre-high commercial skyscraper and mixed-use complex located in the Al-Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Built 2000.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Type | Tower |
| Built | 2000 |
| Architect | Foster and Partners |
| Height | Height: 267 m |
| Coordinates | 24.6903° N, 46.6853° E |
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What Al Faisaliyah Center is known for
Al-Faisaliah Tower is a 267-metre-high commercial skyscraper and mixed-use complex located in the Al-Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
About Al Faisaliyah Center
Al-Faisaliah Tower is a 267-metre-high commercial skyscraper and mixed-use complex located in the Al-Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Designed by Foster + Partners, the tower is the centerpiece of the Al-Faisaliah Center development. The building's design was inspired by the form of the Umar ibn al-Khattab Mosque in Al-Jouf Province, and its lobby contains a stained-glass installation created by architectural artist Brian Clarke in collaboration with Norman Foster. Completed in 2000, Al-Faisaliah Tower was the first skyscraper built in Saudi Arabia.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Riyadh |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | King Khaled International Airport (RUH) |
| Distance from the airport | 18.6 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
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- King Khalid International Airport (RUH) · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 18.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Al Faisaliyah Center?
Al-Faisaliah Tower is a 267-metre-high commercial skyscraper and mixed-use complex located in the Al-Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Where is Al Faisaliyah Center located?
Al Faisaliyah Center is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Its coordinates are 24.6903° N, 46.6853° E.
How do I get to Al Faisaliyah Center?
The nearest town is Riyadh, and the nearest airport is King Khaled International Airport (RUH), about 18.6 miles away (straight line).
When was Al Faisaliyah Center built?
Al Faisaliyah Center was built 2000.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Faisaliah_Tower — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2303314 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.