RIYADH: The much-anticipated Trump Tower Jeddah has entered the pre-construction phase, confirmed Eric Trump, son of the US president, marking a major step forward for one of Saudi Arabia’s most high-profile luxury developments.
Set to rise 47 floors along the Red Sea coast, the building is being developed by London-listed Dar Global in partnership with the Trump Organization.
The project will include high-end residences and is intended to enhance the luxury housing landscape in the Kingdom’s western port city. According to Trump, the development will involve an investment of “many, many, many hundreds of millions of dollars.”
“The building (Trump Tower) in Jeddah is absolutely amazing. It’s one of the most beautiful buildings anywhere in the world, and we just started,” Trump, who is also the executive vice president of the Trump Organization, said in a video interview with Al-Eqtisadiah.
He added: “We’ve got all the plans and we just started the pre-construction works. This is going to be by far the nicest building in Jeddah and really a building that we’re incredibly proud of as a family.”
The Jeddah tower is the second major project between Dar Global and the Trump Organization, following the Trump International Oman at the $4 billion AIDA development.
Speaking during the launch of Trump Tower Jeddah in December, Dar Global CEO Ziad El-Chaar said: “Jeddah is undergoing a remarkable evolution, moving from traditional housing to dynamic high-rises, mixed-use developments that reflect modern living preferences.”
Trump Tower Jeddah marks the latest regional expansion for the real estate brand, coming on the heels of the recently launched Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai — the first branded residential tower on the city’s iconic Sheikh Zayed Road.
The Dubai property is part of Dar Global’s growing premium portfolio and underscores the Trump Organization’s deepening ties in the Gulf.
Speaking about the Dubai project during his regional tour, Trump said: “The opportunities are endless. You can build the greatest buildings anywhere in the world, and that’s what we’re going to do.”
He added: “Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai (is) the best building anywhere you buy, the best hotel. We’re going to redefine the standard, and I love doing it here.”