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The Burj Khalifa [a] (known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration) is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the world's tallest structure.With a total height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft, or just over half a mile) and a roof height (excluding antenna, but including a 242.6 m spire) [2] of 828 m (2,717 ft), the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since ...
The tallest building in the world, as of 2025, is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.The title of "world's tallest building" has been held by various buildings in modern times, including Lincoln Cathedral in Lincoln, England, and the Empire State Building and the original World Trade Center, both in New York City.
The United States would remain the location of the world's tallest building throughout the 20th century until 1998, when the Petronas Towers were completed. Since then, two other buildings have gained the title: Taipei 101 in 2004 and Burj Khalifa in 2010. [4]
The tallest building in Asia (and the tallest in the world) is Burj Khalifa, which stands 828 m (2,717 ft) and was opened on January 4, 2010, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Nearly three-quarters of the 50 tallest skyscrapers in the world are located in Asia.
Nakheel was believed to be engaging in a strategy of secrecy similar to that employed by Emaar with Burj Khalifa. According to officials at Nakheel , the tower was originally designed to be at least 700 m (2,300 ft) tall and have more than 160 floors, [ citation needed ] although an early render showed the tower with more than 200 floors.
Burj Khalifa: 828 metres (2,717 ft) 163 2010 Dubai: This building was topped out on January 16, 2009, becoming the tallest building in the world. [6] [7] [8] 2 Marina 101: 425 metres (1,394 ft) 101 2017 Dubai Officially opened in 2016 but was actually completed in late 2017. 3 Princess Tower: 413 metres (1,355 ft) 101 2012 Dubai
Burj Khalifa is the centrepiece of The Dubai Downtown. At 828 m (2,717 ft), it is the tallest building in the world and the tallest human-made structure ever built. Construction began on 21 September 2004, and was completed and ready for occupancy by 4 January 2010. Burj Khalifa is estimated to have cost US$1.5 billion. [8]
Tallest building in the European Union from 2012 to 2020 United States: One World Trade Center [277] [278] [279] New York City: 541.3 m (1,776 ft) 104 2014 Tallest building in the Americas, and tallest office building in the world. Tallest building in the OECD from 2014 to 2017. Uruguay: Torre Antel [280] [281] [282] Montevideo: 157.6 m (517 ft ...