Al Faisaliah Tower
برج الفيصلية
Saudi Arabia's first skyscraper. Its golden glass globe at the top houses an observation deck and restaurant, and it faces the Kingdom Centre Tower across the road.
Designed by Norman Foster and completed in 2000, برج الفيصلية stands about 267 m tall and was the Kingdom's first skyscraper. Its golden glass sphere, known as “The Globe,” holds a restaurant and an observation level with views over Riyadh and the Kingdom Centre Tower. The base houses a shopping center and the Al Faisaliah Hotel. Access to the globe usually requires a restaurant reservation or an observation ticket, and prices vary on site. It is on King Fahd Road in the Olaya district, reachable by Metro, and pairs well with a same-day visit to the Kingdom Centre Tower.
Opening hours
Viewing level about 16:00–23:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- King Fahad National Library
- Kingdom Centre
- Murabba Palace
- National Museum of Saudi Arabia
- Riyadh Zoo
- King Abdullah Park
- Qasr Al Hukm & Deera Square
- Al Masmak Palace