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Al Faisaliah Tower

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Al-Faisaliah Tower is a 267-metre commercial skyscraper in Riyadh's Al-Olaya district, completed in 2000 as Saudi Arabia's first skyscraper. It is the centerpiece of the Al-Faisaliah Center, which includes a five-star hotel, a three-storey retail mall, and a banqueting and conference hall. From the observation deck at 200 metres, you get a panoramic view of Riyadh.

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  • Observation deck at 200 metres with panoramic views of Riyadh
  • The Globe restaurant in the sphere above the deck, offering 360-degree city views
  • A 22,000 sq. ft. stained-glass installation by artist Brian Clarke in the atrium connecting the hotel and tower
  • The tower's form inspired by the Umar ibn al-Khattab Mosque

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  • The complex includes a five-star hotel, a three-storey retail mall, and a banqueting and conference hall.
  • The Globe restaurant, located in the sphere above the observation deck, offers 360-degree views of the city.

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Commissioned by Abdullah Al-Faisal and designed by Foster + Partners, construction began in 1997 and was completed in May 2000. The tower was the tallest in Saudi Arabia from 2000 to 2002. Its design was inspired by the Umar ibn al-Khattab Mosque in Al-Jouf Province.

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What is the height of Al-Faisaliah Tower?

It is 267 metres high.

When was the tower completed?

It was completed in May 2000.

Who designed the stained-glass installation in the lobby?

Architectural artist Brian Clarke, in collaboration with Norman Foster.

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