Saudi Arabia to unveil a one-of-a-kind cube shaped building

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Saudi Arabia has revealed plans for a proposed cube-shaped building called “The Mukaab” in Riyadh, the capital city, that can hold 20 Empire State Buildings. The structure will be 400 meters high and 400 meters long on each side covering 19 square kilometres. The completed structure will have over 100,000 residential apartments, 9,000 hotel rooms, 1.4 million square meters of office space, and an additional 980,000 square meters of retail space. It will also feature community facilities, hospitality hubs, and tourist attractions. The project is backed by the Public Investment Fund.

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Saudi Arabia has revealed plans for a proposed cube-shaped building in Riyadh, the capital city, that is capable of holding 20 Empire State Buildings. The structure, named “The Mukaab,” is touted as the world’s first immersive and experiential destination, acting as a gateway to another world. The skyscraper will feature a spiral tower inside its hollowed-out centre.



The structure will be 400 meters high and 400 meters long on each side, making it one of the largest buildings ever constructed. The development, covering 19 square kilometres and backed by the Public Investment Fund, will have an intricate interior to match its striking exterior.



According to the proposed plans, the completed structure will have over 100,000 residential apartments, 9,000 hotel rooms, 1.4 million square meters of office space, and an additional 980,000 square meters of retail space. It will also feature community facilities, hospitality hubs, and tourist attractions.



The complex, spanning 19 square kilometres, will be built to the northwest of central Riyadh and will serve as a new downtown area for the city. It will be centred around the Mukaab building, which is expected to be one of the largest structures in the world and is being touted as the “new face of Riyadh.” This supertall skyscraper will be 400 meters high and 400 meters long on each side.

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