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Saudi Arabia Unveils Design for the Mukaab, a Cube-Shaped Large-Scale Skyscraper situated in Riyadh
- The Mukaab is a cube-shaped building and the heart of the new Murabba district in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The Mukaab is aiming to be the largest structure constructed in the world, with a total of 400 meters in width, height, and length.
- The project is expected to generate more than 104,000 housing homes, 980,000 square meters of retail space, and 1.4 million square meters of leisure and office space.
The Saudi Arabian government has revealed the concept for the Mukaab that is a cube-shaped building that will be the heart of the new Murabba district located in the city of Riyadh. The Mukaab is aiming to be the largest structure constructed in the world, with a total of 400 meters in width, height, and length. The structure will be located on Riyadh’s North West located in an area of 19 square km which will be one of the biggest Downtown developments anywhere in the world. The Mukaab tower and The Murabba district were revealed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister and Chairman of the New Murabba Development Company (NMDC) .
The New Murabba district will feature green areas, as well as cycle and walking paths to offer sustainable transport options for local residents. The area will have its own transportation system that is designed to provide the ability to work, live, and entertainment options within a walking distance of 15 minutes. Cultural facilities include a brand new museum as well as a design and technology university, as well as an immersive theater that is among more than 80 entertainment and cultural venues. The project is expected to generate more than 104,000 housing homes, in addition to 980,000 square metres of retail space, 1.4 million square meters of leisure and office space along with community spaces
In the center of the Murabba district, the Mukaab skyscraper aims to become an iconic landmark. After completion the cube-shaped structure is thought to be the largest constructed construction in the entire world. The structure was created for the integration of technological advances to create a calming and relaxing experience within the 2 million square metres of surface. The exterior triangular-shaped cladding was an inspiration from the contemporary Najdi design style.
The most prominent aspect of the interior of Mukaab is a spiraling structure that will be enclosed with a structure made of technology to give visitors an experience that is immersive. The building will also have many retail, cultural, and other tourist attractions, as well as hotels and residential areas, commercial space, and leisure facilities. The construction is scheduled to complete by the year 2030 as per the official statement from Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabian government.
Apart from in addition to the Mukaab, Saudi Arabia has revealed a number of other projects, which are funded by the Public Investment Fund as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to diversify its economy and decrease its dependence on oil. A major debate among the plans announced is Neom the 170-kilometer tall skyscraper connecting the coast of the Red Sea to the mountains and the upper valleys in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Other projects include Oxagon the Octagonal floating port city and Trojena which is a year-round outdoor skiing and adventure destination.