The Trump Organisation has announced plans for a 70-storey Trump Tower in Tbilisi, a significant undertaking poised to reshape the city’s skyline. This venture, described as a mixed-use development featuring luxury residences, retail, dining, and lifestyle amenities, will be executed in collaboration with a consortium of local Georgian companies and the US-based Sapir Organisation.
If realised, the project would become the tallest skyscraper in the Caucasus, considerably exceeding Azerbaijan’s Baku Tower. This ambitious scale positions Tbilisi as a prospective regional leader in high-end urban development, drawing attention to its evolving architectural landscape and aspirations for international prominence.
The organisation frames Trump Tower Tbilisi as a clear signal of the city's emergence as a crucial business hub and a strategic gateway between Eastern Europe and Asia. It also highlights Tbilisi’s increasing appeal among international buyers of luxury properties, aligning with the Trump brand's global identity.
The narrative put forth by the Trump Organisation consistently positions Tbilisi at a critical geopolitical and economic nexus. It suggests the tower will play a definitive role in establishing the Georgian capital as a centre for international investment, culture, and elevated living, further integrating it into global markets.
Located in Tbilisi’s Saburtalo district, the proposed tower would overlook a currently dilapidated Central Park, which is subject to ongoing, uncompleted renovation efforts. This placement aligns the project with several other high-profile developments already underway in the vicinity, indicating a broader trend of urban revitalisation in the area.
Eric Trump, executive vice president, underscored the organisation’s commitment to extending its legacy of luxury real estate development. He affirmed that the Trump name remains synonymous with high-end properties globally, and this Tbilisi project is presented as a continuation of that established standard of excellence.
Beyond the specific development, the Trump Organisation praised Georgia’s broader investment climate, terming it especially attractive for international investors and second-home buyers. Tbilisi, in particular, was likened to emerging luxury markets such as Lisbon and early-stage Dubai, recognising its expanding hospitality and lifestyle offerings.
The organisation’s commentary also extended to Georgia's rich cultural heritage, including its ancient winemaking traditions, historic architecture, and dynamic culinary scene. This holistic portrayal aims to position the country not merely as an investment opportunity but as a "city of the future" with a deep cultural foundation.
This announcement follows previous, ultimately unsuccessful real estate ventures by the Trump Organisation in the region. Plans for a Trump Tower in Batumi, announced in 2012, stalled and were withdrawn in 2017; similarly, a Trump-branded hotel project in Baku saw its affiliation terminated in 2016.
Both previous withdrawals occurred after Donald Trump's election to the US presidency, reportedly to mitigate potential conflicts of interest. The Batumi project was subsequently rebranded and taken over by the Georgian Co-Investment Fund, backed by prominent Georgian political figure Bidzina Ivanishvili, with completion now anticipated by the decade's end.
The present proposal for Trump Tower Tbilisi inevitably reopens questions regarding the potential for conflicts of interest, despite Trump nominally divesting ownership in 2017. Significant scrutiny persists concerning his personal financial beneficiaries from the organisation's ongoing activities, particularly during and after his public office tenure.
Furthermore, the Trump Organisation has recently faced considerable legal challenges in the US, including a substantial $355 million fine ordered after a New York civil fraud trial in 2024. These legal entanglements introduce an additional layer of complexity and reputational risk to its international partnerships.