Neom

Top 11 Mega Projects in the Middle East 2025​​​​​​​

Middle East Mega Project

MEGA PROJECT

NEOM A $500 Billion Futuristic Smart City Located In Northwest Saudi Arabia. Neom Covers Over 26,500 Sq Km And Is Designed To Be Powered Entirely By Renewable Energy. It Focuses On Sustainability, Innovation, AI, And Clean Energy. Major Zones Include The Line, Oxagon (An Industrial Floating City), And Trojena (A Mountain Resort For Tourism And Sports). Construction Began In 2019 And Will Continue In Phases Until 2045

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The Line A $100 Billion Zero-Carbon Linear City That Is 170 Km Long And Only 200 Meters Wide. Designed To Have No Roads Or Cars, The Line Will House 9 Million People And Use AI And Smart Infrastructure. It Is A Key Part Of Neom. Construction Started In 2021 And Will Progress In Stages.

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The Line​​​​​​​

Dubai Creek Tower​​​​​​​

Estimated Budget: $1.5 Billion. Dubai Creek Tower Aims To Be Taller Than Burj Khalifa And Serve As A New Global Icon. It Will Include Observation Decks, Luxury Facilities, And Link To The Dubai Creek Harbour. The Tower’s Design Is Inspired By Islamic Minarets. Construction Started In 2016 But Was Delayed; Completion Is Expected Post-2025.

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Qiddiya Entertainment City​​​​​​​

Estimated Budget: $10 Billion. Qiddiya Covers 334 Sq Km And Will Feature Theme Parks (Including Six Flags), Water Parks, A Formula 1 Track, Arts Centers, And Hotels. It Is A Key Project Of Saudi Vision 2030. Construction Began In 2019 With Phase One Opening Expected In 2024.

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King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Is a Modern Financial and Commercial Hub Located in the Heart of Riyadh, Built With the Aim of Becoming the Financial Capital of the Middle East. The Project Features Over 50 State-of-the-Art Towers Designed to House the Headquarters of Banks, Insurance Companies, Investment Institutions, and International Businesses. In Addition to Its Striking Architecture, KAFD Incorporates Cutting-Edge Infrastructure, Sustainable Design Principles, and World-Class Amenities, Including Retail Spaces, Luxury Hotels, Conference Facilities, and Public Parks. Serving as a Catalyst for Economic Growth, KAFD Reflects Saudi Arabia’s Vision to Position Riyadh as a Global Financial Center and a Leading Destination for Business, Investment, and Innovation. KAFD also includes luxury hotels, residential areas, shopping centers, cultural venues, and an automated transportation system. The district is built to global sustainability standards and is a key part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 for economic diversification.

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King Abdullah Financial District​​​​​​​

Lusail City

Lusail City Estimated Budget: $45 Billion. Lusail Spans 38 Sq Km And Is Designed As A Smart, Sustainable City With Over 200,000 Residents. It Includes Stadiums, Residential Areas, Commercial Zones, And A Marina. It Played A Key Role In Hosting The FIFA World Cup 2022. Construction Began In The Early 2000s.

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Expo City Dubai​​​​​​​

It Is Being Transformed Into A Smart, Mixed-Use City Focused On Business, Culture, And Sustainability. This Development Includes Innovation Hubs, Residential Districts, And Event Venues. The Redevelopment Project To Create A Forward-Looking And Sustainable City Began Immediately After The Expo Ended. Expo City Dubai Is A Smart, Future-Oriented, And Sustainable City Developed Based On The Legacy Of The Global Expo 2020 Dubai Event. This Project Is Designed As An International Center For Innovation, Commerce, Education, And Environmental Sustainability And Is Part Of Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan. Key Features Of The Project: Headquarters Of International Companies Specialized Spaces For Exhibitions And Conferences Smart Residential Areas With Modern Amenities Cultural, Educational, And Recreational Centers Strong Focus On Green Technologies And Sustainable Infrastructure The City Also Functions As A Free Economic Zone, Aiming To Attract Investors And Innovative Companies From Around The World.

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Amwaj Islands

Amwaj Island Budget: $1.5 Billion. A Group Of Man-Made Islands Covering About 4 Sq Km Designed For Residential, Retail, And Tourism Use. It Includes Luxury Villas, Beaches, Hotels, And Marinas. Development Started In The Early 2000s.

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Baghdad Renaissance Project​​​​​​​

The Baghdad Renaissance Project Is a Comprehensive Urban Reconstruction and Revitalization Plan in the Capital of Iraq, Aimed at Transforming Baghdad Into a Modern, Sustainable, and Attractive City for Living and Business. The Project Seeks to Improve Urban, Residential, Commercial, and Cultural Infrastructures, Providing Better Living Spaces and Diverse Amenities for Residents. Key Features: Reconstruction and Development of Residential and Commercial Areas Creation of Modern Cultural and Recreational Spaces Improvement of Transportation Infrastructure and Urban Services Focus on Advanced Technologies and Environmental Sustainability Enhancement of Quality of Life and Attraction of Domestic and Foreign Investments The Baghdad Renaissance Project Symbolizes Hope and Urban Transformation in Iraq and Plays a Vital Role in the Sustainable Reconstruction and Development of the Capital.

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Estimated Budget: $800 Million. The Expansion Will Increase Passenger Capacity And Link Tabuk To Neom. It Covers Several New Terminals And Runways. Work Began In 2022 And Is Planned To Finish By 2026.

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Tabuk Airport Expansion​​​​​​​

Burj Khalifa
UAE

Jeddah Tower
​​​​​​​Saudi Arabia

Dubai Creek
​​​​​​​UAE

Oblisco Tower
​​​​​​​Egypt

Oblisco Tower​​​​​​​

Oblisco Capitale Tower Is a Proposed Megatall Skyscraper Planned for Egypt’s New Administrative Capital. If Completed, It Would Stand 1,000 Meters Tall, Making It One of the Tallest Buildings in the World. The Tower’s Unique Design Is Inspired by Ancient Egyptian Obelisks and the Lotus Flower, Seamlessly Combining Tradition With Futuristic Architecture. It Will Feature Luxury Hotels, Premium Office Spaces, Exclusive Residential Units, and Panoramic Observation Decks. The Project Represents Egypt’s Ambition to Lead in Urban Development and to Attract Global Attention to Its New Capital City. Beyond Its Impressive Scale, Oblisco Capitale Tower Aims to Serve as a Cultural and Architectural Landmark, Symbolizing Innovation, Economic Growth, and the Nation’s Vision for a Modern, World-Class Urban Environment.

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Height/Area/Budget/Year:
​​​​​​​500 Billion USD / 26,500+ Sq Km / Started 2019, Completion by 2045​​​​​​​

Height/Length/Budget/Year:
​​​​​​​170 Km / 100 Billion USD / Started 2021

Height/Length/Budget/Year:
928+ m /  1.5 Billion USD /  2016

Height/Length/Budget/Year:
1000 Meters / TBD /  Proposed

Height/Length/Budget/Year:
334 Sq Km / 10 Billion USD / 2019

Height/Length/Budget/Year:
38 Sq Km / 45 Billion USD / 2000s

Height/Length/Budget/Year:
1.6 Sq Km / 7.8 Billion USD / 2006

Height/Length/Budget/Year:
4.38 Sq Km / 7 Billion USD / 2022

Height/Length/Budget/Year:
~4 Sq Km / 1.5 Billion USD / 2000s

Height/Length/Budget/Year:
25 Billion USD / 2021

Height/Length/Budget/Year:
800 Million USD / 2022 / Expected 2026

International Commerce Centre
Hong Kong – 484 m

Shanghai World Financial Center
​​​​​​​Shanghai, China – 492 m

Taipei 101
Taipei, Taiwan – 508 m

Dalian Greenland Center
Dalian, China – 518 m

Zhongguo Zun
​​​​​​​Beijing, China – 528 m

Tianjin Chow Tai Fook Binhai Center
​​​​​​​Tianjin, China – 530 m

CTF Finance Center
​​​​​​​Guangzhou, China – 530 m

Nordstrom Tower
​​​​​​​New York City, USA – 541 m

One World Trade Center
​​​​​​​New York City, USA – 541 m

Lotte World Tower
​​​​​​​Seoul, South Korea – 555 m

Pearl of the North
​​​​​​​Shenyang, China – 568 m

Goldin Finance 117
​​​​​​​Tianjin, China – 597 m

Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel
Mecca, Saudi Arabia – 601 m

Shanghai Tower
​​​​​​​Shanghai, China – 632 m

Signature Tower Jakarta
​​​​​​​Jakarta, Indonesia – 638 m

Burj Khalifa
​​​​​​​Dubai, UAE – 828 m

Kingdom Tower
​​​​​​​Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 1,000+ m

Shush Daniel Tower
Chabahar Tourist Zone, Iran – 1280 m

Wuhan Greenland Center
​​​​​​​Wuhan, China – 636 m

Ping An Finance Center
​​​​​​​Shenzhen, China – 660 m

Suzhou Zhongnan Center
​​​​​​​Suzhou, China – 729 m

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