The country’s Sports Boulevard Foundation has approved plans for the world’s tallest sports tower, complete with facilities for ice hockey, tennis, basketball, indoor sky-diving and even baseball.
The Global Sports Tower, the tallest sports tower in the world and a key landmark of the Sports Boulevard project, will play a significant role in achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The ambitious 130m-tall tower will also have the world’s tallest indoor climbing wall and the highest running track on its roof. The tower is set to enhance the quality of life in Riyadh, positioning the city as one of the top 10 economies globally.
The project is envisioned as a bridge to a futuristic urban environment for Riyadh, promising to positively influence the Kingdom’s economy and elevate its international standing. The Sports Boulevard project extends for more than 135km on Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road, connecting Wadi Hanifah in the West with Wadi Al Sulai in the East through a grid of safe green pathways for pedestrians, cyclists, athletes, and horse riders.
The project includes more than 4.4 million square meters of greenery and open spaces and up to 50 multidisciplinary sports facilities. In addition, there are several unique destinations and investment zones, totalling an area that exceeds three million square meters.
The world’s first sports tower of such scale will contribute to achieving the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030, which commits to creating a sustainable, regenerative environment that enhances the quality of life.
