Burj Rafal (Rafal Tower) – Project Description
Burj Rafal, often referred to simply as Rafal Tower, is a prestigious mixed‑use skyscraper located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, along the bustling King Fahd Road, near the city’s key business and commercial districts.
📌 Overview
Type: Mixed‑use development (Hotel, Residential, Offices & Retail)
Height: ~308 m (1,010 ft)
Floors: 70 storeys (68 above ground + 2 basement levels)
Completion: 2014 (opened in June 2013 / early 2014)
Architect: P&T Group
Developer: Rafal Real Estate Development Company (RAFAL)
Burj Rafal was designed as one of Riyadh’s most iconic high‑rise projects, combining luxury hospitality with premium residences and commercial space. The tower has become a landmark along Riyadh’s skyline due to its height, prominent location, and mixed‑use program.
🏨 Hotel & Hospitality
A major portion of the tower serves as a luxury hotel, operated under a prestigious brand (originally Kempinski). The hotel component includes:
~350+ luxury guest rooms and suites
Fine dining and upscale restaurant spaces
Conference and event facilities
Spa and wellness amenities
Leisure spaces such as pools and gyms
This combination makes Burj Rafal not just an architectural icon, but also a destination for hospitality, events, and business travel.
🏢 Mixed‑Use Features
Beyond the hotel:
Commercial offices
Serviced apartments
Retail spaces and cafés
High‑end facilities for residents and visitors
These elements create a vertical community that blends work, leisure, and living spaces in one tower.
🏙️ Design & Architecture
Burj Rafal’s modern architectural style balances sleek contemporary design with regional influences. Its curtain‑wall glass façade and concrete steel structure provide:
Panoramic city views
Efficient floor layouts
A prestigious silhouette visible across Riyadh’s skyline
The building’s high‑performance systems also integrate advanced structural engineering, safety systems, and modern vertical transportation (high‑speed elevators).
📍 Location & Significance
Strategically located on King Fahd Road — Riyadh’s main north‑south artery — the tower benefits from:
Proximity to business districts
Easy access to Riyadh’s major highways
High‑visibility placement in the city center
Its mixed‑use nature and prime placement make it a preferred address for residents, visitors, businesses, and tourists.