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Meet Mukaab, the colossal 400-meter cube that is the key piece of Saudi Arabia's ambitious New Murabba project
If the United Arab Emirates caught the world's attention with spectacular scratches, the Saudi Arabia decided to elevate the concept of megaconstructions to another level. Among the country's major projects for the coming years is the faceab , a cube of impressive dimensions that, when completed, will have space for accommodation or equivalent 20 buildings like the Empire State, according to ign.
Mukaab is not just big – it redefines bigness. With 400 meters high, wide and long , the cube was designed to maximize every inch of the interior. The idea is that it is a “city inside a cube", with 400 thousand square meters of commercial, residential and entertainment area . At the heart of the structure, a spiral tower brings a futuristic and exotic touch, while internal gardens and living areas offer an innovative urban planning experience.
A cube that is a city: Mukaab and New Murabba
The Mukaab is a centerpiece of an even more ambitious project, the New Murabba . Situated in an area of 19 km² , the complex will house more than 100 homes, 980 m² of shops, 1,4 million m² of offices and 1,8 million m² of cultural and leisure spaces. Scheduled to be completed by 2030, the project is part of the Vision 2030 strategy from Saudi Arabia, which seeks to diversify the economy and reduce dependence on oil.
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Construction of Mukaab is already at a fast pace: more than 3 million hours of work were dedicated to the project, with 86% of excavation completed . In a recent statement, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), responsible for the execution, highlighted that the 10 million cubic meters of land , with 250 excavators and 400 teams working on site daily.
Mukaab: a self-sufficient and modern city
In addition to its monumental size, the Mukaab is designed to be a self-sufficient urban center. With internal transport systems, living areas, leisure areas and a modern infrastructure , it is being planned to offer a unique and immersive experience to residents and visitors. “Imagine a shopping mall, a neighborhood and a theme park – all rolled into one and all in one cube!” joke the developers.
This “cube-city” houses hotels, restaurants, green areas and much more, without visitors even needing to leave the structure to live the complete experience of a mini-world.
Economic Impact and Mukaab’s Role in Saudi Diversification
O New Murabba, with Mukaab as its main attraction, is not just a modern monument; it is a strategy to generate jobs and transfers to the economy. It is estimated that the project will create 334 thousand direct jobs , a necessity for the Saudi Arabia, which seeks sources of oil revenue. With New Murabba, the country plans to attract tourists, investors and residents to this new urban region, taking advantage of the trend of mega-constructions as an economic strategy.
For those who follow the growing relevance of Saudi Arabia in the construction of pharaonic projects , Mukaab and New Murabba are the ultimate expression of the Saudi ambition to “redesign” the concept of urbanism and architecture.”They don't just want to build buildings – they want to build futuristic, self-sustaining cities inside iconic structures.”, comments an expert.
The last piece of the puzzle: Vision 2030 and next steps
With Mukaab, Saudi Arabia takes another bold step towards the future planned by Vision 2030 . This transformation plan seeks to make the country a global hub of innovation, culture and tourism , integrating grand undertakings such as The Line and Neom. The expectation is that, in the coming years, the world will help to complete these projects, which are giving the country a new face.
While we wait for the progress of the faceab and New Murabba, what can already be said is that Saudi Arabia is determined to consolidate itself as one of the most innovative and visionary countries in the world. It remains to be seen how these megaprojects will transform not only the urban landscape, but also the economy and the country's position on the global stage.
