1 / 12It’s well known that Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa holds the title of the tallest building in the world, but did you know that the second tallest building was due to be completed in 2023 and is located in Asia? In case you didn’t know, let’s take a look at the 11 tallest buildings in the world, where they are located, how high they are and how many floors they have. Read on to learn some interesting facts about the world’s tallest building. (Representative image: Reuters)
2 / 121. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | At 828 metres tall, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. It has 163 floors and offers a variety of options such as office spaces, residential apartments, a hotel managed by Armani and much more. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 122. Merdeka 118, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Merdeka 118 was completed in 2023 and stands at 644 metres tall, making it the second tallest building in the world. It has 118 floors and is a prominent landmark on the Kuala Lumpur skyline. (Image: Shutterstock)
4 / 123. Shanghai Tower, Shanghai, China | The Shanghai Tower rises to 632 metres, making it the tallest building in China and the third tallest in the world. It stands 128 floors above ground, demonstrating its impressive vertical reach. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 124. Makkah Royal Clock Tower, Makkah, Saudi Arabia | The Royal Clock Tower in Mecca is 601 metres tall, making it the fourth tallest structure in the world. It has 120 floors and dominates the Mecca skyline. (Image: Reuters)
6 / 125. Ping An Financial Center, Shenzhen, China | Standing at 599 meters tall, the Ping An Financial Center is the fifth tallest building in the world. It has 115 floors, making it a significant addition to Shenzhen’s architectural landscape. (Image: Shutterstock)
7 / 126. Lotte World Tower, Seoul, South Korea | The Lotte World Tower stands at 555 metres tall, making it the tallest building in South Korea. It has 123 floors and is a striking presence in Seoul’s cityscape. (Image: Reuters)
8 / 127. One World Trade Center, New York, USA | One World Trade Center stands at 541 metres (1,793 feet) tall, making it the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. It stands 104 stories above ground level and symbolises resilience and architectural advancement in New York City. (IMAGE: Reuters)
9 / 128. Guangzhou CTF Financial Center, Guangzhou, China | The Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre stands at 530 metres and is one of the tallest buildings in the world. It has 111 floors and adds to Guangzhou’s growing skyline. (Image: Shutterstock)
10 / 128. Tianjin CTF Financial Center, Tianjin, China | Tianjin CTF Finance Centre, which ranks eighth at 530 meters tall, is tied with Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre in height. It also has 98 floors, enhancing Tianjin’s architectural prominence. (Image: Shutterstock)
11 / 1210. CITIC Tower, Beijing, China | CITIC Tower reaches a height of 528 metres, making it one of the tallest buildings in Beijing. It has 108 floors and contributes to the modern skyline of the city. (Image: Reuters)
12 / 1211. TAIPEI 101, Taipei, Taiwan | The 508-metre-high TAIPEI 101 once held the title of the world’s tallest building. It stands at 101 storeys and symbolises Taipei’s distinctive architectural style. (Image: Reuters)
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