The board of directors of the Sports Boulevard Foundation (SBF), chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, who also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors, has approved the designs for the Global Sports Tower. This prominent landmark will be part of the broader Sports Boulevard project located along Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road.
Impressive specs
The Global Sports Tower is set to become the tallest sports tower in the world, standing at an impressive height of 130 meters. With a total internal area of 84,000 square meters, the tower will house more than 30 different sports facilities, including the world’s tallest indoor climbing wall measuring 98 meters. This wall will cater to climbers of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals, offering them the opportunity to enjoy this rapidly growing sport. The tower will be crowned with the world’s highest running track, a fully digitized circuit of 250 meters, providing athletes with a unique training experience while enjoying panoramic views of Riyadh.
Contributions to Saudi Vision 2030, Riyadh’s global positioning
The Global Sports Tower, as the tallest sports tower globally and a key landmark of the Sports Boulevard project, will play a significant role in achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The tower is expected to enhance the quality of life in Riyadh, positioning the city as one of the top 10 economies worldwide.
The #GlobalSportsTower will provide world-class facilities designed to cater to the needs of any sports enthusiasts from beginners to athletes 🤾🏻♀️ #Sports_Boulevard pic.twitter.com/PD05nFlVxc
— Sports Boulevard (@SportsBlvdEn) July 10, 2024
Transformative urban project
The Sports Boulevard is a groundbreaking project that aims to offer a unique destination integrating all aspects of life. Moreover, this 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.
Expansive scale and features
The Sports Boulevard project extends for more than 135 km along 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. Additionally, the project includes more than 4.4 million square meters of greenery and open spaces, as well as up to 50 multidisciplinary sports facilities. Additionally, there are several unique destinations and investment zones, totaling an area that exceeds 3 million square meters.
Elevating sports accessibility and enriching lives.
The world’s first sports tower stands as a landmark in Riyadh's journey towards sustainable urban regeneration.#Sports_Boulevard #QualityOfLife #GlobalSportsTower pic.twitter.com/19MExA0r84
— Sports Boulevard (@SportsBlvdEn) July 10, 2024
Aligning with Saudi Vision 2030, promoting sports culture
The world’s first sports tower of such scale will contribute to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to create a sustainable, regenerative environment that enhances the quality of life. This includes promoting a real sports renaissance that not only elevates the Kingdom’s international ambitions but also provides facilities to encourage grassroots sports participation.
Architectural design: Blending originality and modernity
The tower’s unique architectural design adheres to the Sports Boulevard Design Code, driven by the principles of Salmani architecture, which combines originality and modernity. This further makes the Global Sports Tower a distinctive landmark on Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road and across the entirety of Riyadh.
Enhancing quality of life through sports and community enablement
The tower aims to achieve the goals of the Sports Boulevard project and improve the quality of life in Riyadh by promoting sports and enabling the community through the provision of world-class facilities that contribute to fostering a sports culture among all members of society.
A Landmark project for Riyadh
Furthermore, the Sports Boulevard is one of Riyadh’s mega projects launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, on March 19, 2019. Chaired by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the project is committed to improving the quality of life for the city’s residents and visitors by offering them integrated infrastructure and pedestrian pathways, cycling pathways, horse-riding trails, and more.
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