Kingdom Centre

Kingdom Centre is a 99-story skyscraper in the al-Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Completed in 2002, it was the tallest tower in the country at the time. The building houses the Al-Mamlaka shopping mall, offices, the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, and luxury apartments. A glass skybridge at the top offers an observation deck with views of the city.

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• The inverted parabolic arch at the top of the tower, spanned by a glass skybridge with an observation deck.
• The Al-Mamlaka shopping mall, with over 150 stores across three levels, including a women-only level.
• The King Abdullah Mosque, the world's most elevated mosque from ground level.
• The building's distinctive 'bottle opener' shape, created by the opening at the top.
• The high-performance curtain wall made from silver, butt-jointed reflective glazing that helps control heat gain.

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• The skybridge is accessible via two elevators after paying admission fees.
• Kingdom Centre is located at the northern end of Olaya, between King Fahd Road and Olaya Road, Riyadh's main upscale shopping strip.

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The tower was developed by Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal and designed by Ellerbe Becket and Omrania, selected through an international design competition. Its design was inspired by the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and the Eiffel Tower.