Burj Rafal

Burj Rafal is a skyscraper hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It opened in January 2014, its 70 floors constructed on an exclusive 20,000 sqm plot.

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About

The skyscraper has about 350 rooms and is the tallest residential building in Riyadh. It is also one of the tallest hotels in the world. The building had a total cost of about $320 million.

Design

Burj Rafal's design incorporates a glass façade complemented by local stone cladding on the podium, reflecting a contemporary interpretation of local architectural traditions. The tower's structural system utilizes concrete and steel, ensuring stability and resilience. Sustainability features include energy-efficient systems, occupancy-based lighting controls, and the reuse of condensate water from air conditioning systems for irrigation.