[2] this is a list of the tallest buildings. Burj khalifa has been the tallest building in the world by any measurement since its completion in 2009, it is estimated that it still can keep holding this title for the next 3 to 4 years, then it will possibly be surpassed by the jeddah tower in saudi arabia in 2028. Use the filters below to create a tallest buildings list You can view detailed information on a building by clicking its name View the seminal tall buildings ctbuh features as case studies To create detailed lists and outputs, use the explore data tool
Full definitions can be found in the ctbuh height criteria. Discover the top 10 tallest buildings in the world in 2025, from the burj khalifa to china zun, with heights, locations, and fascinating facts. Discover the top 10 tallest buildings in the world in 2025, including burj khalifa and merdeka 118 Explore heights, floor counts, completion years, and architectural highlights in this skyscraper ranking guide. The burj khalifa in dubai, soaring at 828 meters (2,717 feet), currently holds the title of the tallest building in the world, completed in 2010. Standing at an unfathomable height of 2,722 feet (829.8 meters) (just over half a mile) and with 163 floors, the burj khalifa in dubai is the tallest skyscraper on our planet.
This iconic structure features a unique design inspired by islamic architecture and houses a mix of residential, office, and hotel spaces, along with observation decks offering breathtaking views. The engineers of the burj khalifa, dubai, for example, used a buttressed core, a kind of concrete spine that runs through an entire structure, to build the tallest building in the world. Below is a list of the ten tallest buildings worldwide, each representing a significant milestone in skyscraper development.
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