At the 99th-floor summit of Riyadh, witnessing the future of the desert city｜A visit to Kingdom Centre

Standing on the 99th floor of Kingdom Centre for the first time, I truly felt like I was "floating above the desert." The Sky Bridge at the top connects the two towers with a suspended steel walkway in between, offering a breathtaking view of Riyadh's urban landscape beneath my feet—where golden sands, lush greenery, and skyscrapers intertwine, creating a vista so vast it leaves you breathless.

This 302-meter-tall landmark isn’t just the pride of the city; to me, it feels like a window into Saudi Arabia’s modernization. At its base lies a high-end shopping mall, where international brands blend seamlessly with local perfumeries, jewelry stores, and cafés, embodying Riyadh’s unique sophistication.

Inside the tower is the most "desert-metropolitan" hotel I’ve ever stayed in—the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. The rooms offer panoramic views of this golden city, with dazzling sunlight by day and glittering lights by night.

For anyone visiting Riyadh, I’d highly recommend starting with Kingdom Centre. Here, you can feel the essence of Saudi tradition alongside the future it’s stepping into.

Post by MarkusHaugland | Jul 31, 2025