The latest global ranking revealed the top 100 tallest skyscrapers in the world.
Rising 828 metres with 163 floors, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE, continues to hold the title of the world’s tallest building.
Merdeka, also called PNB 118, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, stands as the world’s second-tallest building and the tallest in Southeast Asia with a height of 678.9 metres.
China’s Shanghai Tower, with 128 floors reaching 632 metres, now ranks as the world’s third-tallest building.
Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Clock Royal Tower, home to the world’s largest clock, rises 601 metres with 120 floors, making it the fourth-tallest building in the world and the second-tallest in the Middle East.
China’s Ping An Finance Centre is a marvel of stainless steel and glass. This ultra-slender skyscraper was designed to be the centerpiece of Shenzhen’s business district, featuring one of the world’s fastest elevator systems.
South Korea’s Lotte World Tower rises to 555 metre. Drawing inspiration from traditional Korean ceramics and calligraphy, this sleek, tapered building contains a mix of retail, luxury residences, and a prestigious “six-star” hotel overlooking the Han River.
USA’s One World Trade Center stands at a symbolic 1,776 feet, it is a testament to resilience. Its unique octagonal shape and reinforced concrete base make it one of the safest skyscrapers ever built.
China’s Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre holds the eighth position with a height of 541 metre. This multi-use skyscraper uses terracotta mullions for its exterior, providing environmental benefits. It is part of a “twin tower” pair that anchors the city’s bustling Zhujiang New Town.
