Riyadh is home to stunning buildings that have become a source of income and have contributed to its economy. Among them is the Kingdom Tower, which is undoubtedly not for the faint-hearted. The high-speed lifts will fly you up to the 99th-floor Sky Bridge at 180km/h. The Kingdom Tower is the 5th tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia and the second tallest in Riyadh, dominating the skyline at 992 feet.
This is undoubtedly one of the top business hubs and a shopping destination. Visitors come in to have a grand meal, browse stores, and visit the 77th floor to pray at the mosque. The Sky Bridge will let you experience Riyadh from above and soak in its glory and beauty.
The high-speed elevators with pleasant twinkling lights will whisk you to the 99th floor, into the Sky Bridge. The elevators have been designed uniquely, and some of them also represent the shooting stars! That in itself is quite an experience!
Stepping out of the elevator, visitors will come across the 360-degree panoramic view of the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The experience that visitors get is almost like viewing Riyadh from the sky because of the glass. To get the most out of your experience, visitors mostly see the sunset and bask in Nature’s beauty while also admiring the magnificent and elegant man-made structures dominating Riyadh.
Being the tallest building in Riyadh, Kingdom Tower has never disappointed any visitor. Not only does it offer a view from the Sky Bridge on the 99th floor, but it is also a proper destination for visitors and locals to shop, dine, and pray.
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The Sky Bridge is known for its magnificent glass and steel structure and the breathtaking view it offers to every visitor as soon as they get out of the elevator. Visit the Sky Tower to take a look at no-filter Riyadh or to capture amazing pictures for your social media handles.
How to reach the Sky Bridge?
The entrance and the ticket desk of Sky Bridge are tucked between the luxury stores of Carolina Herrera and Mont Blanc. The cost of the ticket is 63 SAR or US$16.79. Only cash is accepted at the ticket center. However, most people indeed carry only cards, and if you are one among them, you do not need to worry. You can use the ATMs in the Kingdom Tower to withdraw cash.
From this ticket desk, visitors will be escorted into the first high-speed elevator. They will be whizzed up to the King Abdullah Mosque (the highest mosque globally) on the 77th floor. From there, they are transferred to the second elevator, and with the elevator doors opening, they will find themselves on Sky Bridge, surrounded by the capital city, Riyadh.
The Sky Bridge can be visited from Saturday to Thursday between 12 pm and 11 pm and Friday between 4 pm and 11 pm. If you want to enjoy the views from the Sky Bridge thoroughly, try going during the weekdays to avoid the crowd. Also, consider visiting when the sky is clear to see and admire Riyadh as far as your eyes can travel.
Visiting in the evening is also a great idea. You will be welcomed by sparkling lights on the ceiling of Sky Bridge and an illuminated Riyadh. The beautiful view will help you live in the moment.
You can also grab your favorite snack from the food court at the basement level and shop to your heart’s fill in Kingdom Tower. In Saudi Arabia, missing the Sky Bridge is not an option!
