5 Facts About Jeddah Tower That You Might Not Have Known

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What Is Jeddah Tower

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When Is Expected To Be Completed

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Fact About Jeddah Tower

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1. Home To Highest Observatory

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2. Humongous Foundation Tiles

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3. Functional Shape

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4. Double Decker Elevators!

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5. Made With A Lot Of Steel

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We really can’t wait to see the marvellous structure, when complete!

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